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What Does Brexit Mean for Electrical and Electronic Product Restricted Substance Compliance?

The UK government has published guidance to help manufacturers and importers placing electrical and electronic (EE) products onto the UK market after the end of the Brexit transition arrangements on December 31, 2020. From January 1, 2021, EE products that are currently subject to CE marking should bear the new UKCA (Conformity Assessment) mark. A […]

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SGS Launches a New Service to Test the Efficacy of Foot Antiperspirant Products

SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, has launched a bespoke new testing service to enable manufacturers of antiperspirants for feet to test and certify the efficacy of their products. National and international authorities require that efficacy claims of cosmetic products should be substantiated scientifically. However, despite an increasing number of foot-specific

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EU Introduces New Test Standard for ‘Accelerated Wear and Corrosion for Nickel Release from Coated Items’

The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has published a new method for simulating wear and corrosion for the detection of nickel release from coated items. Published in September 2020, EN 12472:2020 ‘Method for the simulation of accelerated wear and corrosion for the detection of nickel release from coated items’, should be used prior to detecting

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California Bans 24 Substances from Cosmetic Products

On September 30, 2020, the US state of California banned 24 substances from inclusion in cosmetic products. AB2762 Cosmetic Products: Safety will come into effect on January 1, 2025. It prohibits the manufacturing, selling, delivering, holding, or offering for sale in commerce any cosmetic products that contains any of eleven intentionally added substances or the

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Vietnam Releases Draft Technical Regulation to Restrict Lead Content in Paints

Vietnam signals its intention to regulate lead content in paint products with a draft technical regulation – Vietnam National Technical Regulations on Limiting Lead Content in Paints (QCVN:2020/BCT). The draft technical regulation includes various important provisions: Defining the methods for sampling and lead determination: Sampling – TCVN 2090:2015 (ISO 15528:2013) Determination – CPSC-CH-E100309-01 Reducing the

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Health Canada Updates Industry Safety Requirements Guide for Children’s Toys and Related Products

Health Canada has published and updated version of its industry guide to help manufacturers of children’s toys and related products conform to the requirements under the Toys Regulation (SOR/2011-17). “Industry Guide to Health Canada’s Safety Requirements for Children’s Toys and Related Products” was published on August 27, 2020. It contains several updates, including: Corrections to

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US CPSC Refuses Flammability Testing Exemption for Spandex

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has concluded an exemption from flammability testing for spandex-containing products was not justified. The decision was published on September 30, 2020, in “Briefing Package – Status Update: 16 CFR Part 1610 Rule Update and Final Action for Exempting Spandex from Testing.” The CPSC had issued a Request for

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Seven Generic Fiber Names Added to List in US Textile Fiber Products Identification Act

On November 5, 2020, an updated Rules and Regulations under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act comes into effect, incorporating the latest version of the relevant ISO standard, ISO 2076:2013(E) Textiles – Man-made fibers – generic names. Under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act (16 CFR 303) certain textile products offered for sale in the

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Taiwan Issues Revised List of Permitted Colorants for Cosmetics

Taiwan has issued a revised list of colorants that are permitted for use in cosmetic products. Released on September 29, 2020 by the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA), Notice No. 109160537 revises its List of Colorants Permitted for use in Cosmetic Products. These revisions include: Addition of 70 new colorants with which application areas

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New Californian Right-to-Know Rules for Cosmetics Manufacturers

On September 30, 2020, the US state of California signed into law a right-to-know act that requires cosmetics manufacturers to disclose a specific list of chemicals used in fragrances and flavors. SB-312 Cosmetic Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient Right to Know Act of 2020 requires manufacturers who distribute cosmetic products within the state of California to

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