Thailand’s Ministry of Industry has mandated the use of TIS 969-2562 (2019) as the new standard for the rubber nipples used on feeding bottles. According to the standard, rubber nipples for feeding bottles must conform to provisions relating to: Migration of eight elements: Antimony (Sb): no more than 15 mg/kg Arsenic (As): no more than […]
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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published an article looking at the issues surrounding resource use and the need for greater sustainability and more durable clothing. It is predicted that by 2050 we will be consuming resources as if we had three planets. This is unsustainable and governments are starting to
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Canada implements formaldehyde emission regulation for composite wood panels, laminated products, and finished goods containing these products. The ‘Formaldehyde Emissions from Composite Wood Products Regulations’ were published on July 7, 2021. The provisions in this law mirror many of the elements of the US Toxic Substances Control Act Title VI ‘Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood
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The US state of Minnesota has banned intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from food packaging. Minnesota becomes the latest US jurisdiction to regulate PFAS in food contact materials and articles, joining Connecticut, Maine, New York, San Francisco, Vermont and Washington. SF 20 was signed into law by the governor in June 2021, amending
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Thailand’s Ministry of Industry has mandated the use of TIS 1025-2562 (2019) as the standard for pacifiers. Largely based on EN 1400:2013+A1:2014, this industry standard contains requirements relating to: Materials Construction Performance Packaging Product information [if !supportLists] The standard requires specific pacifier materials/components to conform to certain chemicals/tests concerning: Migration of 17 elements Release of
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The US state of Connecticut has prohibited perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in food contact materials and articles. Substitute for Raised Senate Bill No. 837 (Act No. 21-191) became law on June 28, 2021, repealing Section 22a-255i ‘Section 22a-255i ‘Sale of packaging components or packaging composed of lead, cadmium, mercury or hexavalent chromium’. The new
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The US state of Maine bans the sale of carpets, rugs and fabrics with intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Bill LD 1503 became public law – “An Act to Stop Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Pollution” – on July 15, 2021. Provisions include: January 1, 2023 – manufacturers of products containing an intentionally added
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In May 2021, the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) published the 22nd edition of its Restricted Substances List (RSL). The RSL covers regulations and laws operating in major global markets that restrict or ban specific substances in apparel, footwear and home textiles. The latest version covers 12 categories of product and over 250 chemicals.
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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a summary of the changes made to the Candidate List by the European Chemical Agency (ECHA). On July 8, 2021, the ECHA added the following eight substances of very high concern (SVHC). Some represent a group of chemicals, bringing the total number of substances
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SGS publishes a summary of some recent settlement agreements concerning consumer products in relation to California Proposition 65. While only parties named in the agreement are legally bound by its contents, other stakeholders are advised to remain informed in order to avoid potential future legal issues. Prop 65, or the ‘Safe Drinking Water and Toxic
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