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The European Union (EU) has published Regulation (EU) 2020/2096, which makes several changes to Annex XVII of Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 on Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH). Published on December 16, 2020, the new law relates to ‘Restrictions on the manufacturing, placing on the market and use of certain dangerous substances, mixtures and […]

Suppliers of toys to European Union (EU) markets should be aware that an updated toy flammability standard – EN 71-2:2020 – has been published. The update follows an unfortunate accident in the United Kingdom involving a child’s Halloween fancy dress. Issued on December 9, 2020, the new standard applies to all toys offered onto the

Health Canada has issued guidance to help operators understand how it introduce enforcement of SOR 2019-97, the new Corded Window Coverings Regulations (CWCR). Published on October 16, 2020, the guidance applies to operators in the corded window covering product industry, who will need to comply with the new regulation when it comes into effect on

Switzerland publishes a new positive list containing approximately 5,000 substances that can be used for packaging ink under its food contact legislation. RO 2020 4811 was published under Official Collection No. 149 of November 24, 2020, replacing Appendix 10 to RS 817.023.21. The new list contains 53 more substances than its predecessor. Packaging inks are

New York State has signed into law a prohibition on adding perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS substances) to some food packaging materials and articles. The governor signed into law S8817 (companion A4739-C) on December 2, 2020. It amends the state’s Environmental Conservation Law and adds new § 37-0209 to prohibit PFAS substances in food packaging.

The European Union (EU) has updated its list of standards for products in support of the General Product Safety Directive (GPSD, Directive 2001/95/EC). The amendment revises the standards in two entries and adds three new standards for children’s products to Annex I of Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/1698. This annex contains a list of standards for

Hong Kong has launched a public consultation into proposed changes to its Toys and Children’s Safety Ordinance. If accepted, the proposed changes will update the safety standards that toys (Schedule 1), and three categories of Schedule 2 Products, are obliged to conform to under the Ordinance. The changes relate to the following products (proposed new

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