Carpets and Rugs Containing PFAS Made Priority Product in California

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On July 1, 2021, the Californian Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) made carpets and rugs containing perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) a Priority Product under the Safer Consumer Products (SCP) Program. According to the DTSC, consumers exposed to PFAS may risk several health concerns, including kidney cancer, testicular cancer, hormone disruption, thyroid disease, liver […]

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Should your brand enter China? A webinar for joining the world’s largest e-commerce market

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is delighted to announce a complimentary online event for businesses considering entering the Chinese retail market. ‘Should your brand enter China? A webinar for joining the world’s largest e-commerce market’ takes place on September 23, 2021. Business considering taking their brands into China stand to benefit

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Certain Food Ware Products banned in Santa Rosa, California, Food Facilities

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The Californian city of Santa Rosa has become the latest jurisdiction to prohibit per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in food ware and/or food ware accessories for dine-ins, take-outs, or in retail establishments or at city-sponsored events. The signing of Ordinance No. ORD-2021-008 ‘Zero Waste Food Ware Ordinance’ into law means: Polystyrene foam (Styrofoam) can no

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European Standard for Cot and Crib Mattresses Updated

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Stakeholders are reminded that the European Union’s standard for cot and crib mattresses has been amended with the publishing of Amendment A1 to EN 16890:2017. Original published in May 2017 by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN), the standard covers mattresses used in children’s cots, travel cots, cribs and suspended baby beds. It applies to

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New Children’s Seating Standard Introduced in Europe

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Manufacturers of children’s seating are reminded that in July 2021 the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) published a new standard – EN 17191:2021. The standard applies to both domestic and non-domestic seating used by children who can walk and sit by themselves. It aims to improve safety and considers the hazards listed in the Decision

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SGS Hosts Webinar for Electrical and Electronic Industry on SCIP Database

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is hosting a live webinar on September 21, 2021, “Everything E&E Brands Need to Know About the ECHA SCIP Database.” The Substances of Concern In articles as such, or in complex objects (Products) (SCIP) database is a ‘hot’ topic right now as it aims to improve

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South Korea Amends Children’s Products Rule by Expanding Phthalate Restrictions

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South Korea has increased the number of phthalates restricted in children’s products from six to seven with the addition of diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP). The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) issued Notice Number 2021-131 in July 2021. This strengthens restrictions relating to phthalates under the Common Safety Standard for Children’s Products and subject to

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