October 2020

Seven Generic Fiber Names Added to List in US Textile Fiber Products Identification Act

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On November 5, 2020, an updated Rules and Regulations under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act comes into effect, incorporating the latest version of the relevant ISO standard, ISO 2076:2013(E) Textiles – Man-made fibers – generic names. Under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act (16 CFR 303) certain textile products offered for sale in the […]

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US CPSC Refuses Flammability Testing Exemption for Spandex

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The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has concluded an exemption from flammability testing for spandex-containing products was not justified. The decision was published on September 30, 2020, in “Briefing Package – Status Update: 16 CFR Part 1610 Rule Update and Final Action for Exempting Spandex from Testing.” The CPSC had issued a Request for

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New Californian Right-to-Know Rules for Cosmetics Manufacturers

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On September 30, 2020, the US state of California signed into law a right-to-know act that requires cosmetics manufacturers to disclose a specific list of chemicals used in fragrances and flavors. SB-312 Cosmetic Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient Right to Know Act of 2020 requires manufacturers who distribute cosmetic products within the state of California to

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Taiwan Issues Revised List of Permitted Colorants for Cosmetics

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Taiwan has issued a revised list of colorants that are permitted for use in cosmetic products. Released on September 29, 2020 by the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA), Notice No. 109160537 revises its List of Colorants Permitted for use in Cosmetic Products. These revisions include: Addition of 70 new colorants with which application areas

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SGS gains IECEE Test Laboratory Qualification to test and certify electronic furniture

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SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, is one of the first organizations to gain the IECEE Test Laboratory Qualification to test and certify electronic furniture against IEC 60335-2-116:2019 standards within the Certification Body (CB) scheme. A rise in the volume of furniture with electrically motorized parts reaching global markets has increased

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Canadian Competition Bureau Proposes Updates to Textile Labeling and Advertising Regulations

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Canada’s Competition Bureau is proposing changes to the Textile Labeling and Advertising Regulations (TLAR) that would simplify the labelling of upholstered and stuffed articles. The Textile Labelling Act (TLA) and TLAR specify the mandatory labelling requirements for all consumer textile products offered onto the market in Canada. The aim is to allow consumers to make

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Leather Gloves Subject to California Proposition 65 Settlement Over Chromium VI

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California Proposition 65 (Prop 65) settlement and consent judgements issued in relation to two 60-day notices concerning consumer exposure to chromium IV (Cr (VI)) in leather gloves. Cr (VI) has been on the Prop 65 List of chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects and/or reproductive harm since 1987. Chromium is a versatile tanning agent

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China’s Minimum Wage Levels Remain Stable in Response to Epidemic

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China’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security released the Minimum Wage Standards for All Regions on April 26, 2020. The figures go up to March 31, 2020 and show that, broadly, minimum wage levels have remained stable. Until March 31, 2020, only three regions have increased their minimum wage standards: Fujian province Qinghai province

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EU Revises POPs Recast Regulation

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The European Union (EU) has recently published several amendments to Regulation (EU) 2019/1021, the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Recast Regulation. These amendments include: Regulation (EU) 2020/1203 – revises the exemption requirements for perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS). Changes include the deletion of the third paragraph in point 4 and the replacing of the first paragraph with: [if

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