Consumer Products

The US state of Massachusetts has introduced restrictions on eleven flame retardants (FRs) in five categories of consumer product. Signed into law by the governor on January 1, 2021, the law regulates the following FRs: 2-Ethylhexyl-2,3,4,5-tetrabromobenzoate (TBB) Antimony trioxide Bis(2-ethylhexyl)-3,4,5,6-tetrabromophthalate (TBPH) Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) Octabromodiphenyl ether (Octa-BDE) Pentabromodiphenyl ether (Penta-BDE) Short Chain Chlorinated Paraffins (SCCP) Tetrabromobisphenol […]

SGS is reminding businesses operating in California about Proposition 65 (Prop 65) settlement agreements for shovels, tote bags, and wheelchairs with vinyl components. Settle agreements exist between two parties and are not legally binding on businesses not named within the settlement. However, it is advisable for companies operating in California to use them as a

SGS publishes an overview of Chinese minimum wage standards in 2020, clearly showing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2018, fifteen provinces and cities raised their minimum wage standards. In 2019, seven regions raised their minimum wage standards. In 2020, only three provinces – Fujian Province, Qinghai Province and the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region

SGS is advising companies operating in California, USA, to stay informed on settlement agreements being made in relation to a variety of substances under California Proposition 65 (Prop 65). Settle agreements exist between two parties and are not legally binding on businesses not named within the settlement. However, it is advisable for companies operating in

India has published a revised version of its draft Chemicals (Management and Safety) Rules. Currently at the drafting stage, Chemicals (Management and Safety) Rules, 20xx, applies to all substances, substances in mixtures, and intermediates that are manufactured, imported, placed or intended to be made available in Indian at a quantity greater than one tonne per

On September 1, 2020, China’s revised law on the Prevention and Control of Environmental Pollution in Solid Wastes (2020) Amendment) came into effect. The amendment was adopted by the 17th meeting of the Standing Committee of the 13th National People’s Congress of the People’s Republic of China on April 29, 2020. It has brought into

Switzerland has revised it national legislation on persistent organic pollutants (POPs) with the transposing of three ‘Decisions’ from the Stockholm Convention on POP chemicals. Signed in 2001 and effective in 2004, the Stockholm Convention is an international environmental treaty that aims to eliminate or restrict the production and use of POPs. The goal is to