Denmark introduces carrier bag charges as part of an update to the provisions of its packaging law. The new law, published as Order No. 766 of May 30, 2020, includes a completely new Chapter 3 §12, which covers carrier bag charges. Most of the rest of the provisions in the new Order remain largely unchanged […]
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SGS, the world’s leading inspection, testing and certification company, has today launched ‘Trusted. Tested.’ – a high impact, brand awareness campaign to engage consumers in the vital role of testing, inspection and certification on the everyday products they purchase. With the strapline ‘It’s only trusted because it’s tested’, the campaign showcases more than 50 everyday
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has again revised its guidance relating to face masks and N-95 respirators. The latest guidance, issued in “Enforcement Policy for Face Masks and Respirators During the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency (Revised)”, discontinues policies previously published in March 2020 and April 2020. Stakeholders should be aware the
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Following a consultation in 2018, the US and Canada have published a joint guidance document to help consumer product manufacturers integrate human factor principles into their product development process. Published by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada, the document provides industry with comprehensive guidance on how to apply human factor principles
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The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has published a Direct Final Rule (DFR) – 16 CFR 1228 – revising its safety standard for sling carriers. On January 8, 2020, ASTM International informed the CPSC that it had revised its safety standard for sling carriers – ASTM F2907-19. The latest version of the standard includes
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The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is currently seeking comments on its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPR) for a safety standard covering crib bumpers/liners (16 CFR 1240). A crib bumper/liner is defined in the NPR as: “Any product intended to be placed against any portion of the interior perimeter of a crib, and that
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South Korea has begun implementing its revised Common Safety Standards for Children’s Products. Notice No. 2019-201 – Notice of Revision of Common Safety Standards for Children’s Products – was published on December 3, 2019, by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE). Its provisions contain several important changes, which are being implemented in phases.
SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, is to host a complimentary webinar on June 18th for e-Commerce and Amazon sellers looking to boost their online businesses. ‘ISTA 6-Amazon.Com: Are you up-to-date with recent certification changes?’ will provide the latest insights into ISTA 6-Amazon, the new Amazon packaging certification standard, and explain
SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, has expanded its global network of International Safe Transit Association (ISTA) accredited packaging test laboratories – with the opening of three new labs in Cestas (Bordeaux, France); Manesar (Delhi, India) and Appleton, WI, USA. The network offers the full suite of ISTA test procedures –
SGS, the world’s leading provider of testing, verification and certification services, offers a comprehensive range of services to help manufacturers of products aimed at assisting the elderly ensure they are safe and comply with the relevant regulations. We live in a world with an aging population. Currently there are an estimated 143 million people over
