2021

Vermont Regulates PFAS and Other Chemicals in Certain Goods

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The US state of Vermont has approved new regulations covering the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and other substances in certain consumer products. S.20 – ‘An Act relating to restrictions on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances and other chemicals of concern in consumer products’ – was signed into law by the state governor on […]

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Moldova Updates List of Toy Safety Standards

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Moldova has updated its list of standards that demonstrate compliance with its Technical Regulation on toy safety. Published in April 2021, Order No. 39 of March 31, 2021, contains both Moldovan and European (EN) standards. The updated list contains the following standards – Moldovan (European): ‘Physical and mechanical’ – SM EN 71-1+A1:2018 (EN 71-1:2014+A1:2018) ‘Flammability’

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SGS Officially Opens its New Filtration Laboratory in Suzhou, China

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SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, is pleased to announce the opening of its new filtration performance laboratory in Suzhou, China. On May 20, 2021, SGS staff were joined by VIPs for the laboratory’s official opening. Attendees included Ms. Liu Hua, Suzhou Industrial Park Administrative Committee, Mr. Tian Xueling, Vice President

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Brazil Proposes Changes to Metal Cookware Regulations & Requirements

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SGS has published a comprehensive overview of Brazil’s proposed changes to its rules and regulations covering metal cookware. Brazil’s Ministry of Economy/National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (INMETRO) released details of its proposed changes in April 2021. If accepted these will impact: INMETRO Ordinance 398/2012 ‘Technical Regulation’ INMETRO Ordinance 419/2012 ‘Conformity Assessment Requirements’ [if

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EU Releases New Standard for Enhanced Visibility Clothing

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The European Union (EU) has published a new standard for protective clothing designed to give the wearers enhanced visibility in medium risk situations. The new standard – EN 17353:2020 – Protective clothing – Enhanced visibility equipment for medium risk situations – Test methods and requirements – replaces two standards: EN 1150:1999 – Protective clothing –

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China Updates Standard for Down-Filled Garments

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company has published an overview of the changes brought in with China’s new national product standard for down filled garments – GB/T 14272-2021. Included in China’s No. 3 announcement of approved national standards in 2021, this standard replaces the 2011 previous iteration and will come into effect

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China Abolishes Multiple Standards with New Protective Footwear Standard

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a useful overview of the changes that will be brought in by China’s updated product standard for protective footwear – GB 21148-2020. The new standard was published on July 23, 2020, by the State Administration for Market Supervision and Administration and the State Standardization

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Health Canada Proposes Amendments to Carriage and Stroller Regulations

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Health Canada is consulting stakeholders over proposed amendments to its regulation covering baby carriages and strollers – SOR/2016-167. The proposed changes are designed to strengthen health and safety, more closely align Canadian regulations with trading partners, and address stakeholder identified nuisances. They include: Replacing the mechanical requirements with one of the following (incorporated by ambulatory

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EU Updates Standard for Olfactory Board Games, Cosmetic Kits and Gustative Games

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Suppliers of olfactory board games, cosmetic toy kits and gustative games are reminded the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has recently published an updated version of their safety standard – EN 71-13:2021. Issued in April 2021, the 2021 iteration of the standard covers the use of substances and mixtures in these products and their supplementary

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Ukraine Introduces Restrictions on Lead in Paint and Varnish

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Ukraine introduces restrictions on lead in paint and varnishes that will come into effect on November 7, 2021. Published on May 7, 2021, Resolution No. 432 of April 28, 2021 – ‘Technical Regulation on the restriction of lead in paints, varnishes and raw materials’ – includes several important provisions. It applies to paints and raw

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