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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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