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New Tax on Clothing and Footwear Proposed in Sweden

The Swedish Government has announced proposals to impose a tax on clothing and footwear that contain Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs) under the EU’s REACH regulations. Under the proposals, there will be a default taxation on all clothing and footwear that is produced in, or imported into, Sweden. The default will be SEK 40 […]

US CPSC Updates Mandatory Safety Standard for Portable Bed Rails

Hardlines / June 2, 2020

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has incorporated the latest version of ASTM F2085 into its mandatory safety standard for portable bed rails. ASTM F2085-19 – Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Portable Bed Rails – defines a portable bed rail as: “[A] portable railing installed on the side of an adult bed and/or on

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