August 2020

Stricter Restrictions on Toxics in Packaging Proposed by US TPCH

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The US Toxics in Packaging Clearinghouse (TPCH) has opened a consultation on its proposal to regulate perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and phthalates in packaging and packaging materials. Issued on July 9, 2020, the draft update proposes the addition of several provisions to its ‘Model Toxics in Packaging Legislation’, including: Prohibiting intentionally added PFAS Restricting […]

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EU Publishes Draft Revision to CLP Regulation on Substances and Mixtures

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The European Union (EU) has published a draft regulation that, if accepted, will revise Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 on Classification, Labeling and Packaging of Substances and Mixtures (CLP Regulation). The draft legislation has several important changes, including: 22 entries added to Table 3 in Part 3 of Annex VI – List of Harmonized Classification and Labeling

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Ecuador Issues Revised Draft Technical Regulation on Food Contact Ceramics

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Ecuador has announced a revised proposal that, if accepted, will update its technical regulation for food contact ceramics. The latest proposal, designated Ecuadorian Technical Regulation RTE UNEN 010 (2R) – ‘Ceramic Tableware Intended to Come into Contact with Food’, was circulated attached to World Trade Organization (WTO) document no. 20-4675 on July 8, 2020. It

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Mandatory RoHS Requirements Become Effective in Eurasian Economic Union

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Since March 1, 2020, it has been mandatory for electrical and radioelectronic products being marketed within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) to conform to the region’s new RoHS requirements. The EAEU’s Technical Regulation TR EAEU 037/2016 – Technical Regulations of the Eurasian Economic Union on Restriction of the Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and

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SGS Warns Textile and Footwear Manufacturers and Suppliers About 2022 EU Market Surveillance Plans

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SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, is warning manufacturers of textiles, garments, and footwear about the European Chemicals Agency’s (ECHA’s) plans for market surveillance in 2022. Following the publishing of Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 on market surveillance and product compliance in June 2019, the European Union (EU) has strengthened and modernized its

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Unsafe Particle Filter Masks Recalled in the EU

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The European Union (EU) has recently recalled several particle filter masks for non-compliance via its Rapid Alert System for dangerous non-food products (RAPEX). Market surveillance performed by EU Member States has found that these masks failed to conform to requirements in: Regulation (EU) 2016/425 – Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) EN 149 – harmonized standard for

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