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South Korea Proposes Changes to Food Contact Materials Standards and Specifications

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South Korea signals its intention to revise ‘Standards and Specifications for Food Utensils, Containers and Packages’. Circulated by the World Trade Organization (WTO) in March 2020, the draft amendment, under Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) announcement number 2020-97 of February 28, 2020 and attached to WTO document number 20-1701, contains a number […]

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Revisions to New York State’s Toxic Chemicals in Children’s Products Law

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The New York State governor has signed into law A9505B (companion bill S7505B), amending the state’s law on toxic chemicals in children’s products. Signed on April 3, 2020, the law, in part, amends Title 9 – ‘Toxic Chemicals in Children’s Products’ to Article 37 of the Environmental Conservation Law. Title 9 to Article 37 was

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New AFNOR Guidelines for General Purpose Face Masks

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As governments begin advising citizens to wear face masks in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and at a time when there is already an excessive demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) for frontline medical staff, one solution for manufacturers might be to product barrier masks that comply with AFNOR SPEC S76-001. Issued by France’s standards

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EU Proposes Expansion to Regulation of Allergenic Fragrances in Toys

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In March 2020, the World Trade Organization (WTO) circulated the news that the European Union (EU) intended to revise the two lists of allergenic fragrances falling under Point 11 in Part III of Annex II under Directive 2009/48/EC, the so-called Toy Safety Directive (TSD). Under this legislation, 66 allergenic fragrances are regulated, of which: Prohibited

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Hong Kong Updates List of Standards Showing Compliance with Toys and Children’s Products Safety Ordinance

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Hong Kong has published an updated list of standards that can be considered as demonstrating compliance with the safety standards specified in Schedules 1 and 2 of the Toys and Children’s Products Safety Ordinance. Issued on February 21, 2020, the announcement includes: 5 standards for toys 13 standards for children’s products (that fall under the

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Malaysia Announces Proposal to Amend Ceramicware Food Contact Material Regulation

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The World Trade Organization (WTO) has circulated a proposal by the Malaysian government to expand the scope of its restrictions on lead and cadmium in ceramicware to include ceramic cookware. Food contact ceramics are regulated under Regulation 28 of the Food Regulations 1985 in Malaysia. This law applies to food contact ceramic flatware, small hollowware

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ISO Releases New ‘Migration of Certain Elements’ Toy Safety Standard

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The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published an updated version of ISO 8124 – Safety of Toys – Part 3: Migration of certain elements. Published in March 2020, the latest version includes revisions previously detailed in ISO 8124-3:2010/Amd.1:2014 and ISO 8124-3:2010/Amd.2:2018. The new version of the standard separates the definitions for paper and paperboard.

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France Updates Presumption of Conformity Standards List for Childcare Article Safety Decree

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France has updated its list of standards that give presumption of conformity to Decree 91-1292. This decree aims to reduce the risks associated with using childcare articles. Published in the Journal Officiel de la République Française (JORF) on February 8, 2020, the update includes two changes which will interest stakeholders. Firstly, the new list includes

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Is your office furniture fit for real life? SGS hosts complimentary webinar about the BIFMA compliant program

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SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, is to host a complimentary webinar on BIFMA Compliant. It will help commercial furniture manufacturers and importers understand and benefit from the Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association’s (BIFMA’s) new conformance program. BIFMA’s Compliant Program is a 60-minute webinar that takes place on April 29,

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SGS Hosts EU Food Contact Material Regulations Webinar

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SGS has announced it will host a free webinar ‘Food Contact Materials – Understanding EU Requirements’ on March 19, 2020. Open to food contact quality and regulatory compliance professionals in the packaging and food industries, the webinar will explain European Union (EU) requirements in relation to food contact materials (FCM). It will include an overview

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