SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is reminding stakeholders that the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has established a safety regulation for crib mattresses – 16 CFR 1241. The final rule was issued on February 15, 2022. It covers: Full-size crib mattresses Non-full-size crib mattresses After-market mattresses for play yards and […]
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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is reminding stakeholders that Brazil has revised its legislation relating to food contact materials and articles. Brazil’s Ministry of Health/National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) published Resolution of the Collegiate Board of Directors No. 589 of December 20, 2021, in December 2021. This transposes GMC/Mercosur Resolution Nos.
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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is advising stakeholders that Thailand has announced proposals to replace its legislation relating to food contact plastics. The World Trade Organization (WTO) circulated a draft notification from Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration in January 2022. Its provisions include: General safety requirements Rules for recycling processes to
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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to present a complementary webinar ‘Packaging and Sustainability’ on March 10, 2022. As one of the most pressing consumer concerns, thanks to widespread public awareness of environmental pollution, this webinar presents a valuable opportunity to learn about the issues surrounding recycling and truly sustainable
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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is reminding stakeholders that China’s new mandatory standard for sunglasses and sun glare filters came into effect on December 1, 2021. GB 39552.1-2020, and its testing method, GB/T 39552.2-2020, covers: Sunglasses Sun glare filters Clip-on sunglasses Replacement filters that are nominally afocal (plano power) These products
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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.
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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is advising stakeholders that the US has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPR) for a magnet safety standard (16 CRF 1262). Publication was approved by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on January 10, 2022. If accepted, the proposed rule will apply to a
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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
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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
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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
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