October 2020

European Chemical Agency Launches Consultation on Two Potential SVHCs

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The European Chemical Agency (ECHA) has launched a public consultation on the proposal to include two new substances on the Candidate List. The two substances are: Bis(2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethyl)ether (Tetraglyme) – ninth glycol ether identified as the Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC) if the proposal is accepted Dioctyltin dilaurate, stannane, dioctyl-, bis(coco acyloxy) derivs., and any […]

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Vermont Issues Guidance for CHCC Reporting Under Children’s Products Rule

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The US state of Vermont’s Department of Health (DoH) has published guidance to help economic operators in the children’s product sector comply with the latest reporting requirements relating to chemicals of high concern to children (CHCC) in the Children’s Product Rule. The guidance document – September 2020 Chemical Disclosure Guidance for Manufacturers – contains multiple

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France Specifies Requirements for Face Masks with Windows

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On July 22, 2020, the French Government updated its Cross Ministries Note relating to ‘community masks’ to include specific requirements for face masks with a clear window. According to the update, masks with a clear window must conform to the following criteria: Impermeable material must not exceed 50% of the mask surface Impermeable material must

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SGS announces new accreditation for energy efficiency certification in Latin America

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SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, has gained accreditation to provide energy efficiency product certification to two countries in Latin America: Ecuador and Costa Rica. SGS Brazil will undertake the certification process which in Ecuador covers the scope for air conditioners and in Costa Rica covers refrigerators and freezers. This accreditation

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EU Could Introduce Aniline Restrictions for Some Toy Materials

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European Union (EU) releases proposal to restrict aniline in specific toy materials. According to the proposal circulated by the World Trade Organization (WTO) on September 8, 2020, the EU proposes aniline restrictions on textiles and leather materials, and in finger paints. These will be restricted under Appendix C to Annex II of Directive 2009/48/EC, the

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Ukraine Seeks Closer Alignment with EU Toy Safety Regulations

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Ukraine has published a draft resolution that, if accepted, will bring its toy safety legislation into closer alignment with the European Union’s Directive 2009/48/EC, the so-called European Toy Safety Directive (TSD). The draft resolution – Draft Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine On Amendments to the Technical Regulations for Toy Safety – was

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SGS to host an online global Juvenile Products Safety Forum

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SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, is hosting 14 webinars from October 19-23, 2020, in their Global Juvenile Products Safety Forum. To keep you safe and for your convenience, SGS has arranged live online webinars that you can view from wherever you are. Aimed at retailers, brand owners, designers and manufacturers

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