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The Standardization Administration of China (SAC) has published a new mandatory standard for infant feeding bottle and teats. Issued on October 21, 2020, the standard – GB 38995-2020 – covers the safety and performance requirements for: Infant feeding bottles Teats Drinking accessories made of plastic, glass, metal, ceramic and silicone rubber [if !supportLists] It does […]

SGS warns Californian businesses about thirteen California Proposition 65 (Prop 65) 60-day notices of violation that have been issued against manufacturers and suppliers of electronic device cases. The 60-day notices of violation relate to a failure to provide a ‘clear and reasonable warning’ about possible consumer exposure to Bisphenol A (BPA). A 60-day notice of

SGS, the world’s leading provider of inspection, verification, testing and certification services, is reminding paint manufacturers of the importance of ensuring their products perform well and are safe. With consumers restricted to their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is not surprising DIY projects have become a popular way to fill time. A OnePoll survey

The US Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) has published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPR) regarding a mandatory safety standard for crib mattresses. Issued under Section 104 of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA), the mandatory standard would incorporate, by reference, ASTM F2933-19, with some modifications. Currently crib mattresses are not included in the

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has amended the flammability performance testing standard for mattresses and mattress pads in response to a change in ignition source cigarette. At the beginning of October 2020, the CPSC voted 4-0 to approve the publication of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPR) that amends the Federal Standard for

SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification service provider, has published details of the flammability standards that tents and sleeping bags must conform to in North America. This advice comes at a time of growth in the camping market as consumers look for alternatives to flying during the COVID-19 pandemic. A recent survey

The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has published a new method for simulating wear and corrosion for the detection of nickel release from coated items. Published in September 2020, EN 12472:2020 ‘Method for the simulation of accelerated wear and corrosion for the detection of nickel release from coated items’, should be used prior to detecting