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 […]
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The European Union (EU) has revised Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 on Classification, Labeling and Packaging of Substances and Mixtures (CLP Regulation). The changes brought in by the amendment, published in Regulation (EU) 2021/849 as an adaptation to technical and scientific progress (ATP) makes changes to Table 3, Part 3 in Annex XVI of the CLP Regulation
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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
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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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