2021

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

Softlines /

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, […]

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

SGS to Host Webinar on Global Chemical Requirements for Electricals & Electronics

Connectivity /

SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, is pleased to be hosting two sessions of this live webinar on July 8, 2021, “Interpretation of Multinational RoHS Directives and International Type Approval (ITA) Service”. Restriction of hazardous Substances (RoHS) has its roots in the European Union (EU) from 2003. The goal of RoHS

SGS to Host Webinar on Global Chemical Requirements for Electricals & Electronics Read More »

Nevada Introduces Restrictions on PFAS and OFR in Some Consumer Goods

Consumer Products /

Stakeholders are advised that perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and (additive) organohalogenated flame retardants (OFR) are to be regulated in a wide variety of consumer products in the US state of Nevada. The state governor signed AB 97 (Chapter 112, 2021 Session) into law on May 27, 2021. This act amends the state’s Revised Statutes

Nevada Introduces Restrictions on PFAS and OFR in Some Consumer Goods Read More »

PFOA and its Salts Designed Class I Specified Chemical Substance in Japan

Softlines /

Stakeholders are advised that Japan has designated 2,2,2-trichloro-1-(2-chlorophenyl)-1-(4-chlorophenyl) ethanol (o,p’-Dicofol) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and its salts as Class I Specified Chemical Substances under the “Act on the Evaluation of Chemical Substances and Regulation of Their Manufacture, Etc.” (also known as the “Chemical Substance Control Law” (CSCL). Class I Specified Chemical Substances are those substances

PFOA and its Salts Designed Class I Specified Chemical Substance in Japan Read More »

New Requirements for Food Contact Materials and Articles in Brazil

Hardlines /

Manufacturers and suppliers of food contact packaging, utensils, lids and metallic equipment are advised of Brazil’s amendments to its Technical Regulation. Brazil’s Ministry of Health and National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) published Resolution of the Collegiate Board of Directors (RDC) No. 498 of May 20, 2021, on May 26, 2021. This amends RDC No. 20/2007

New Requirements for Food Contact Materials and Articles in Brazil Read More »

EU Directive Restricts Aniline in Certain Toy Materials

Consumer Products, Hardlines /

The European Union (EU) has published Directive (EU) 2021/903 to restrict aniline in specific toy materials falling under Appendix C to Annex II of Directive 2009/48/EC, the so-called European Toy Safety Directive (TSD). According to the EU CLP Regulation, aniline is a substance that is carcinogenic category 2 and mutagenic category 2. It is found

EU Directive Restricts Aniline in Certain Toy Materials Read More »

EU Makes Changes to List of Standards for Presumption of Conformity with Toy Safety Directive

Hardlines /

The European Union (EU) has made three changes to its list of standards demonstrating presumption of conformity with Directive 2009/48/EC, the so-called Toy Safety Directive (TSD). The changes were published on May 31, 2021, in Implementation Decision (EU) 2021/867. The three changes are: Inclusion of EN 71-7:2014+A3:2020 for finger paints. There is a six-month transitional

EU Makes Changes to List of Standards for Presumption of Conformity with Toy Safety Directive Read More »

Scroll to Top