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Georgia Introduces Technical Regulation Based on EU Battery Directive

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Georgia publishes a new Technical Regulation for batteries and battery waste management – Resolution No. 324 of May 25, 2020 on ‘Approval of Technical Regulation on Batteries and Battery Waste Management.’ Published on May 27, 2020, the new Technical Regulation is modeled on European Union (EU) Directive 2006/66/EC, including amendments (consolidated version to July 2018). […]

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PFOA Chemicals Regulated under POP Recast in European Union

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The European Union (EU) has amended Part A of Annex I in Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 on persistent organic pollutants (POP Recast) with the addition of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) chemicals. The restrictions include PFOA substances, including its branched isomers, its salts and PFOA-related compounds. This latter group are substances that degrade to PFOA and includes substances

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State of New York State Updates Lead-Containing Jewelry Law

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The US state of New York has amended its Lead-Containing Jewelry Law (A6041/S4046), which covers jewelry for children aged under twelve years. Originally enacted in December 2019, the Lead-Containing Jewelry Law was amended in April 2020 following the signing of A8978 by the state’s governor. The changes include: The revision of the threshold of ‘less

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SGS puts Consumer Trust at the Heart of its new Brand Awareness Campaign

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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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US FDA Issues New Enforcement Policy for Face Masks and Respirators

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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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Human Factor Guidance for Manufacturers Published in the US and Canada

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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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US Updates Sling Carrier Regulation with CPSC Direct Final Rule

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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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US CPSC Seeks Comments on Crib Bumper/Liner Safety Standard Proposals

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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 Begins implementing Its Revised Common Safety Standards for Children’s Products

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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.

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