August 2020

China Releases Mandatory VOC Standards for Coatings, Adhesives, Inks and Cleaning Agents

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China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) and its Standardization Administration have published nine mandatory volatile organic compound (VOC) standards for a variety of products. The standards include methodologies and limits for VOCs and other harmful substances in: Interior floor coatings – GB 38468-2019 Marine coatings – GB 38469-2019 Woodcare coatings – GB 18581-2020 Architectural […]

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ISO Safety of Toys Standard Aligned with EU and ASTM Standards

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In June 2020, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) published two amendments to its Safety of Toys standard – ISO 8124-1:2018. ISO 8124-1:2018 Safety of toys — Part 1: Safety aspects related to mechanical and physical properties – applies to any product or material designed or clearly intended for use in play by children aged

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EU Adds 37 Entries to its CLP Regulation on Substances and Mixtures

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The European Union (EU) has published an ‘Adaptation to Technical Progress’ (ATP) that will amend Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 on the Classification, Labeling and Packaging of Substances and Mixtures (CLP Regulation). Published on August 11, 2020, Regulation (EU) 2020/1182 amends the CLP Regulation by changing the list of chemicals falling under the scope of Annex VI.

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SGS Helps Hand Sanitizer Manufacturers Understand Regulatory Changes in Response to COVID-19

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SGS, the world’s leading provider of testing and certification services, offers a range of solutions to help manufacturers produce safe, effective, and compliant hand sanitizers. After handwashing, using hand sanitizers is one of the best ways to ensure SARS-CoV-2, the virus that spreads COVID-19, is rendered harmless. Most hand sanitizers are alcohol-based, often using ethanol

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SGS Launches Service to Help Buyers Inspect International Suppliers

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SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, has launched the Buying Assistance Program, a new service to help consumer goods manufacturers successfully source suppliers for their global supply chains. SGS’s Buying Assistance Program, devised for the toys and hardgoods sector, fills a gap that has become readily apparent during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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E-Commerce Sellers Must Get Ready for EU Regulation 2019/1020

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European Union (EU) Regulation 2019/1020 on market surveillance and compliance of products will come into force on July 16, 2021. It will have a profound effect on the way distance sellers can supply their goods to EU markets. Regulation 2019/1020 was adopted on June 20, 2019, amending: Directive 2004/42/EC – volatile organic compound emissions from

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China Overhauls Cosmetics Industry with Supervision and Administration Regulation

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After a five year wait, the Chinese Ministry of Justice has approved a new Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation, paving the way for several important changes to the cosmetics industry. Significant changes include: Special cosmetics products – cosmetics with a special purpose, see below, will require registration with the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA). Products

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EU Proposes Regulations on C9-C14 PFCAs Under REACH

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The European Union (EU) has published a draft proposal that, if approved, would regulate perfluorocarboxylic acids containing 9 to 14 carbon atoms in the chain (C9-C14 PFCAs), their salts and related substances. C9-C14 PFCAs are a family of substitutes for perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), its salts and related substances. According to the definitions, C9-C14 PFCAs and

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SGS Reviews Hand Disinfectant Recalls After EU Market Surveillance

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The European Union (EU) has recalled some hand disinfectants, otherwise known as hand sanitizers, from markets following market surveillance. Several hand disinfectants have been withdrawn from sale across the EU under RAPEX, the EU’s rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products. Market surveillance found these products to be non-compliant in various ways, rendering them potentially

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Animal Testing of Cosmetics Banned in Australia

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Australia’s Government has implemented a ban on testing cosmetic products on animals. On July 1, 2020, Australia replaced its National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) with the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS). This relates to the introduction, either via importation or manufacture, of industrial chemicals into Australia. On the same day, the

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