2021

ANSI Approves New Standard for Large Occupant Public and Lounge Seating

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The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approved BIFMA’s new safety and performance standard for large occupant public and lounge seating – ANSI/BIFMA X5.41-2021 – on June 2, 2021. Public and lounge seating is used in indoor public places – e.g., waiting rooms, reception areas and transit lounges. The definition includes single seat units and multiple […]

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SGS Launches New In-Situ EMC and EMI Services for EE Manufacturers

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to announce the launch of new mobile units for delivering In-Situ Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) testing services to sites across the United States. Through investment in state-of-the-art mobile testing equipment, they have been able to extend their specialist EE capabilities to

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Health Canada Aims to Eliminate the Use of Flame Retardants in Certain Consumer Products

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Stakeholders are reminded Health Canada has published a notice concerning compliance with flammability performance requirements for specified goods under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA). The intention of the notice is to the encourage manufacturers, importers, advertisers and sellers of these products to achieve compliance without using flame retardant chemicals, or by using safe

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SGS Opens Dedicated European Face Mask Testing Laboratory

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SGS, the world’s leading testing and certification company, has announced the opening of a dedicated and fully accredited testing laboratory for face masks in Helsinki. Consumer demand for face masks has increased in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The protection they afford both wearers and those near them, means many countries have mandated the

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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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