California introduces regulations to restrict perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in food contact materials and articles derived from plant fibers. The law also requires the disclosing of designated chemicals contained in cookware. The State Governor sighed AB 1200 into law on October 5, 2021. It adds a new Chapter 15 ‘Chemicals of Concern in Food […]
Denmark publishes three Executive Orders relating to persistent organic pollutants (POP). These repeal two previous Executive orders and clarify the Danish market’s adherence to European Union (EU) Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 (POP Recast Regulation). Published on October 5, 2021, the three Executive Orders are: BEK no1894 of 10/04/2021 ‘Performance of Tasks under Regulation (EU) 2019/1021’ BEK
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The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has issued a Notice of Temporary Rulemaking (NTR) by approving Temporary Administrative Order (TAO) PH 40-2021 ‘Clarification related to the reporting of children’s products under the Toxic Free Kids Act’. The TAO makes two important amendments to OAR 333-016-2060, which are: Clarification of the term ‘unit’ as being the same
SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published an overview of recent amendments to Georgia’s technical regulation on toy safety – Resolution No. 47/2020. Resolution No. 47/2020 contains safety requirements based on Directive 2009/48/EC, the so-called European Toy Safety Directive. (TSD). Since its publishing in January 2020 there have been several amendments,
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The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in India is currently consulting over a proposal to expand the number of substances in food contact plastic subject to a specific migration limit. The proposal was issue in a notification on September 6, 2021, and the ministry will be accepting comments until November 5, 2021. If accepted,
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France has introduced reforms to the logos it requires on packaging and products to simplify sorting and recycling. Published on June 29, 2021, Decree 2021-835 details implementing requirements for Art. L541-9-3 of the Environmental Code as amended by the anti-wastage and circular economy law (AGEC Law). Principal changes include: ‘Green Dot’ (‘Le Point Vert’) –
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The Swedish government has announced the abandoning of its proposed chemical tax on clothing and footwear due to practical difficulties associated with its introduction. The tax was originally going to be introduced in April 2021, before being postponed until January 1, 2022, because of the pandemic. It was to be applied to all clothing and
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SGS is pleased to announce a complimentary webinar ‘Bring comfort, compliance and innovation to your home textiles’ on October 21, 2021. This event covers key industry issues for manufacturers, including regulatory updates, sustainability and global product verification. In commercial and domestic markets, competition has never been greater for textiles which deliver quality, safety and compliance.
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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is delighted to announce its appearance at A+A 2021 in Dusseldorf. From October 26-29, 2021, information about the company’s comprehensive testing and certification solutions for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be available to international manufacturers and suppliers at Germany’s biggest trade fair. European PPE Competence Center
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Utah has become the first US state to require a sterilization permit for quilted clothing and apparel and from January 1, 2022. The sterilization permit number must be included on the textile label. The sterilization permit number will be issued by Utah’s Department of Agriculture and Food. It will identify the sterilizing facility, person, or
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