China has published a new national standard for the technical specifications related to children’s face masks. The new standard – GB/T 38880-2020 – applies to children’s face masks that can filter particles and block germs, pollen, and droplets. It covers products aimed at children between 6 years and 14 years but does not include masks […]
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Paraguay has approved new textile labeling requirements by incorporating MERCOSUR’s Technical Regulation on Labeling of textile Products into its National Legal Order. MERCOSUR is the South American trade bloc containing Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Its Technical Regulation on Labelling of Textile Products – MERCOSUR/GMC/RES. No. 62/18 (Repeal of GMC Resolution No. 33/07) – contains
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The Swedish Government has announced proposals to impose a tax on clothing and footwear that contain Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs) under the EU’s REACH regulations. Under the proposals, there will be a default taxation on all clothing and footwear that is produced in, or imported into, Sweden. The default will be SEK 40
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SGS, the world’s leading provider of testing, verification and certification services, offers a comprehensive range of services to help manufacturers of products aimed at assisting the elderly ensure they are safe and comply with the relevant regulations. We live in a world with an aging population. Currently there are an estimated 143 million people over
Consumer’s behaviors in purchasing and in using products have changed in pursuit of a sustainable lifestyle. For sustainable fashion to success as a business model, products must meet or exceed both market regulations and consumer expectations. To demonstrate this, products must be verified to demonstrate their quality, durability and versatility. Jean-Paul Gaultier’s announcement of his
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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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On July 1, 2020, China’s new mandatory national standard for non-powered air purifying respirators – GB 2626-2019 – will come into effect. Issued by the Standardization Administration of China, GB 2626-2019 Respiratory protection – Non-powered air-purifying particle respirator, applies to respirators that provide protection against particles. It does not apply to respirators that protect against
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China has released a new recommended national standard for donated textiles – GB/T 38418-2019 (General Technical Requirements for Donated Textiles). The new standard applies to textiles, both new and used, meaning textiles that can be reused after they have been professionally disinfected, that are donated through non-profit organizations and/or other relevant organizations. It does not
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A new Technical Regulation covering minimum labeling requirements for footwear, leather goods, travel and similar items, has been approved for Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, collectively known as the Andean Community. Andean Technical Regulation No. 2017 was passed in November 2019. It sets out the minimum labeling information that must be included on footwear, leather
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New Technical Regulation concerning minimum labeling requirements for apparel approved for Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. Collectively known as the Andean Community, these four countries have introduced an Andean Technical Regulation that was originally proposed in April 2019. Now approved as Andean Technical Regulations for the Labelling of Apparel – Resolution No. 2019 – it
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