US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) amends the Federal Standard for the Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress Pads, 16 CFR part 1632, to mandate the use of the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) revised Standard Reference Material cigarette, SRM 1196a, as the ignition source for testing. The change became necessary because the original […]
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European Union (EU) has expanded the scope of its restrictions on eight polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in granules or mulches used in synthetic turf pitch infill materials. The eight PAHs are: Benzo[a]pyrene (BaP) Benzo[e]pyrene (BeP) Benzo[a]anthracene (BaA) Chrysene (CHR) Benzo[b]fluoranthene (BbFA) Benzo[j]fluoranthene (BjFA) Benzo[k]fluoranthene (BkFA) Dibenzo[a,h]fluoranthene (DBAhA) [if !supportLists] Published on July 21, 2021, Regulation
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Switzerland has published Official Collection 2021 425, amending Ordinance of the Federal Department of Home Affairs (FDHA) on the Safety of Toys (Toys Ordinance). This update to the Toys Ordinance includes several changes, including: Revisions to the two lists of allergenic fragrances Strengthened aluminum migration limits for all three categories of toy materials: Category I
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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published an article looking at the problems surrounding global illicit trade, detailing why their new FIT IPR solution offers a more efficient and cost-effective solution for rights holders. Fake products cost the global economy USD 4.2 trillion every year. This impacts economies, brands and individuals.
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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published an article looking at why high-quality plumbing products are important for consumers, manufacturers and the environment. One trillion gallons of water is lost in household leaks every year in the US. Old and poor plumbing products are inefficient, something that has become very clear
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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published an article looking at the challenges facing manufacturers of electrical and electronic products in a connected world and details a holistic approach to improving a product’s life cycle. The voice of the consumer is increasingly powerful in a connected world. Greater choice and the
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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has joined forces with Eurotunnel to create a unique ‘UK Landbridge Package’ for companies seeking to use the Channel Tunnel to export and import between Ireland and continental Europe. The new ‘UK Landbridge Package’ is available through SGS TransitNet, the company’s transit monitoring service. The package
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The US Federal trade Commission (FTC) published a final rule on July 14, 2021, establishing a rule regarding ‘Made in USA’ claims and the penalties that can be applied to those that violate the rule. Final rule 16CRF 323 was issued following a consultation in 2020 in which the FTC received 700+ comments. Commenting, Commissioner
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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published an article that looks at the need for efficient air filtration in urban environments and details their solutions for manufacturers. Urban pollution and COVID-19 have focused attention on the need for efficient air filtration. SGS’s Consumer Compact article looks at the trends surrounding greater
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SGS presents a complimentary webinar on September 28, 2021, which offers an Introduction to the 4C Model of Chemical Management Performance Benchmarking and Improvement. This event is an introduction to the challenges of understanding chemicals in the textile industries and improving management of supply chains, and how to meet them. A lack of technical knowledge
