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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is advising stakeholders that the US state of Maine’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has published its first list of food contact chemicals of high concern (FCCHC). In December 2021, the DEP made two important announcements in relation to Maine’s ‘Toxic Chemicals in Food Packaging’ legislation. […]

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is advising manufacturers of children’s products available in the US state of Oregon that new provisions concerning substance reporting came into effect on January 1, 2022. Under the state’s Toxic-Free Kids Act, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is authorized to establish and maintain a list of

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is informing stakeholders that Brazil has released proposals to update its legislation for food contact cellulosic materials and articles. Cellulosic refers to a fiber made from cellulose – a substance found in the walls of plant cells. Brazil’s Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) has issued a draft

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, reminds suppliers of metal cookware in Brazil that a new ordinance has been published detailing consolidated technical regulations and conformity assessment requirements. Issued on December 28, 2021, by the Ministry of Economy/National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (INMETRO), Ordinance No. 499 relates to metal cookware

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a review of the rules governing recycled plastics and their use in food contact products in the US and European Union (EU). Plastics are used in a wide variety of products that encounter food – containers, kitchen appliances, cookware, food processors, packaging, serving utensils,

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published an article looking at how regulatory compliance is no longer sufficient to compete competitively in challenging global markets. Consumer product markets are governed by legislation covering multiple provisions – from safety and performance to labeling and recyclability. Simply compliance testing against mandatory standards is

SGS expert details the differences between the existing safety standard for clothing storage units and the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) briefing standard issued on July 14, 2021. In response to the threat posed to children by unstable storage furniture, the US Congress’ House and Senate have proposed the Stop Tip-overs of Unstable, Risky

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is advising toy manufacturers and suppliers that Ukraine has signalled its intention to further align its toys safety regulations with EU requirements. The World Trade Organization (WTO) circulated a proposal by the Ministry of Economy in December 2021 to: Adopt allergenic fragrance requirements from EU Directives

Germany implements measures to regulate printing inks and varnishes for food contact materials and articles (FCM). The German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) has issued its Twenty-First Regulation to amend the Consumer Goods Ordinance (BedGgstV). Published on December 7, 2021, it introduces new regulations for the use of printing inks and varnishes on

The European Union (EU) has proposed new rules for food contact recycled plastics that, if adopted, will enter into force on July 20, 2022. The World Trade Organization (WTO) circulated the EU’s draft regulation on December 7, 2021, attached to WTO document 21-9180. Adoption of the proposal would repeal Regulation (EC) 282/2008 ‘Food Contact Recycled