July 2021

SGS Summarizes California Prop 65 Agreements Over Phthalates in Consumer Products

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SGS publishes a summary of recent settlement agreements made in relation to phthalates under California Proposition 65 (Prop 65). While settlement agreements are only legally binding on the named parties, all businesses operating in California are advised to remain cognisant of them to avoid future legal problems. Passed in November 1986, Prop 65, or the […]

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SGS teams up with UNIQLO in China to Launch First Independent Checked Mark for Infant Clothing

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has joined forces with UNIQLO in China to announce the retailer’s first Independently Checked Mark (IC Mark) for infant clothing. The SGS IC Mark is a globally recognized, voluntary product certification scheme that gives manufacturers and retailers greater ability to demonstrate their focus on quality and

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China Enforces Ban on Flame Retardant HBCDD

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China will enforce its ban on the flame retardant hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD) from December 26, 2021. HBCDD has a variety of uses: Expanded polystyrene (EPS) and extruded polystyrene (XPS) for insulation and construction Back-coatings for upholstery and other interior textiles Automotive applications. [if !supportLists] The ban prohibited the manufacture, use, import and export of HBCDD. China

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South Korea Consults Over Food Contact Material Standard Amendments

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South Korea is holding a consultation over proposed changes to its food contact material standards. Comments will be accepted until July 27, 2021. Proposed changes include: Polyketones added as a new material under synthetic resins: Lead: no more than 1.0 mg/L Potassium permanganate consumption: no more than 10.0 mg/L Overall migration: no more than 30

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China Implements New Footwear Product Standard for Slippers

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The Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology issued an updated version of its product standard for slippers – QB/T 4552-2020 – on December 9, 2020. This came into effect on April 1, 2021, thereby replaced the previous iteration – QB/T 4552-2013. QB/T 4552-2020 applies to all forms of daily use slipper, except disposable slippers.

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China’s Restricted Substance National Standard for Consumer Products Comes into Effect

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China has introduced a new national standard covering the use and control of restricted substances in consumer products. Issued as part of the Standardization Administration of China’s No. 26 announcement in 2020, GB/T 39498-2020 – Guidelines for the use and control of key chemical substances in consumer products – came into effect on June 1,

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