June 2020

US FDA Issues New Enforcement Policy for Face Masks and Respirators

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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has again revised its guidance relating to face masks and N-95 respirators. The latest guidance, issued in “Enforcement Policy for Face Masks and Respirators During the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency (Revised)”, discontinues policies previously published in March 2020 and April 2020. Stakeholders should be aware the

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US Updates Safety Standard for Children’s Folding Chairs and Stools

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US updates its safety standard for children’s folding chairs and stools. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has published a direct rule revising its safety standard for children’s folding chairs and stools. Direct final rule 16 CFR 1232 amends the standard by incorporating the latest version of ASTM F2613-19 – Standard Consumer Safety Specification

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New National Tent Standard Covering Flammability and Labeling Published in Canada

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Canada introduces new national standard for tent flammability and labelling requirements. Published in April 2020 by the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) CAN/CGSB-182.1-2020 – Flammability and Labeling Requirements for Tents – aims to improve tent safety and minimize fire hazards. It applies to both tents for outdoor use and those tents that are intended for

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US Updates Hand-Held Infant Carrier Safety Standard

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The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a direct final rule updating its safety standard for hand-held infant carriers. Direct final rule 16 CFR 1225 incorporates the latest version of ASTM International’s ‘Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Hand-Held Infant Carriers’ – ASTM F2050-19 – into the safety standard without modifications. ‘Hand-held infant carrier’

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Human Factor Guidance for Manufacturers Published in the US and Canada

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Following a consultation in 2018, the US and Canada have published a joint guidance document to help consumer product manufacturers integrate human factor principles into their product development process. Published by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada, the document provides industry with comprehensive guidance on how to apply human factor principles

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PFAS Chemicals Banned in Food Contact Paper and Board in Denmark

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Denmark has published new legislation to prohibit the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), sometimes known as PFAS chemicals, in food contact materials and articles made from paper and board. The ban was announced on May 27, 2020, with the publishing of Order No. 681 of May 25, 2020 – ‘Executive Order on Food

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Certain Polycarbonate Eyewear Products Get SUD for BPA in California

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The Californian Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA), part of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has issued a Safe Use Determination (SUD) for bisphenol A (BPA) in certain polycarbonate eyewear products. The SUD covers exposure relating to BPA from a variety of eyewear products by companies who are members of The Vision Council (TVC).

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China Issues New National Standard for Children’s Masks

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China has published a new national standard for the technical specifications related to children’s face masks. The new standard – GB/T 38880-2020 – applies to children’s face masks that can filter particles and block germs, pollen, and droplets. It covers products aimed at children between 6 years and 14 years but does not include masks

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China Implements New Mandatory National Standard for Static Protective Clothing

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China’s standardization administration has published a new mandatory national standard for protective clothing – static protective clothing. The new standard – GB 12014-2019 – covers protective clothing that is used in dangerous environments, where electric shock, fire, or explosion may be caused by static electricity. It does not cover static protective clothing that uses nonwoven

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Maryland USA Revises and Expands its Flame-Retardant Law

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The US state of Maryland has revised its flame-retardant law with a new definition for ‘childcare product’ and additional restrictions on the use of flame retardants in four categories of consumer good. Under Health-General § 24-306, the definition of ‘childcare product’ now means a consumer product intended for use by a child under the age

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