Suppliers of children’s clothing with small, attached components to markets in the European Union (EU) are advised that the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has developed four new documents that should be referred to when ensuring compliance with the General Product Safety Directive (GPSD). The four documents – one EU standard and three Technical Specifications […]
Health Canada has issued guidance to help operators understand how it introduce enforcement of SOR 2019-97, the new Corded Window Coverings Regulations (CWCR). Published on October 16, 2020, the guidance applies to operators in the corded window covering product industry, who will need to comply with the new regulation when it comes into effect on
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SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, is leading the way in the detection of chemicals in baby diapers, sanitary products and tampons with the launch of its new, international EDANA NWSP 360.0 method. Designed to help manufacturers of Absorbent Hygiene Products (AHPs) offer greater reassurance to consumers, NWSP 360.0 is the
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Switzerland publishes a new positive list containing approximately 5,000 substances that can be used for packaging ink under its food contact legislation. RO 2020 4811 was published under Official Collection No. 149 of November 24, 2020, replacing Appendix 10 to RS 817.023.21. The new list contains 53 more substances than its predecessor. Packaging inks are
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New York State has signed into law a prohibition on adding perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS substances) to some food packaging materials and articles. The governor signed into law S8817 (companion A4739-C) on December 2, 2020. It amends the state’s Environmental Conservation Law and adds new § 37-0209 to prohibit PFAS substances in food packaging.
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The European Union (EU) has updated its list of standards for products in support of the General Product Safety Directive (GPSD, Directive 2001/95/EC). The amendment revises the standards in two entries and adds three new standards for children’s products to Annex I of Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/1698. This annex contains a list of standards for
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The Norwegian Environment Agency has released a report into hazardous substances found in electrical and electronic equipment (EEE), and sports and leisure goods that are sold online. This is the second report into hazardous substances in consumer goods sold online that the agency has released in 2020. The first, issued on April 30, 2020, found
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Hong Kong has launched a public consultation into proposed changes to its Toys and Children’s Safety Ordinance. If accepted, the proposed changes will update the safety standards that toys (Schedule 1), and three categories of Schedule 2 Products, are obliged to conform to under the Ordinance. The changes relate to the following products (proposed new
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The Standardization Administration of China (SAC) has published a new mandatory standard for infant feeding bottle and teats. Issued on October 21, 2020, the standard – GB 38995-2020 – covers the safety and performance requirements for: Infant feeding bottles Teats Drinking accessories made of plastic, glass, metal, ceramic and silicone rubber [if !supportLists] It does
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SGS warns Californian businesses about thirteen California Proposition 65 (Prop 65) 60-day notices of violation that have been issued against manufacturers and suppliers of electronic device cases. The 60-day notices of violation relate to a failure to provide a ‘clear and reasonable warning’ about possible consumer exposure to Bisphenol A (BPA). A 60-day notice of
