The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has published a new method for simulating wear and corrosion for the detection of nickel release from coated items. Published in September 2020, EN 12472:2020 ‘Method for the simulation of accelerated wear and corrosion for the detection of nickel release from coated items’, should be used prior to detecting […]
SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, has launched a bespoke new testing service to enable manufacturers of antiperspirants for feet to test and certify the efficacy of their products. National and international authorities require that efficacy claims of cosmetic products should be substantiated scientifically. However, despite an increasing number of foot-specific
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On September 30, 2020, the US state of California banned 24 substances from inclusion in cosmetic products. AB2762 Cosmetic Products: Safety will come into effect on January 1, 2025. It prohibits the manufacturing, selling, delivering, holding, or offering for sale in commerce any cosmetic products that contains any of eleven intentionally added substances or the
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Vietnam signals its intention to regulate lead content in paint products with a draft technical regulation – Vietnam National Technical Regulations on Limiting Lead Content in Paints (QCVN:2020/BCT). The draft technical regulation includes various important provisions: Defining the methods for sampling and lead determination: Sampling – TCVN 2090:2015 (ISO 15528:2013) Determination – CPSC-CH-E100309-01 Reducing the
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Health Canada has published and updated version of its industry guide to help manufacturers of children’s toys and related products conform to the requirements under the Toys Regulation (SOR/2011-17). “Industry Guide to Health Canada’s Safety Requirements for Children’s Toys and Related Products” was published on August 27, 2020. It contains several updates, including: Corrections to
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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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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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 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, 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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