On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) was signed into law, providing economic relief for many families and small businesses. Within the Act were measures to reform and modernize the Over the Counter (OTC) Drug Monograph process. In place since 1972, the traditional monograph process had multiple steps, […]
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Washington has become the first US state to mandate the requirement that certain disposable wipes must carry a ‘Do Not Flush’ label. Signed into law in early 2020, the legislation covers premoistened wipes constructed from nonwoven sheets and which are designed and marketed for use during: Diapering Personal hygiene Cleaning household hard surfaces Products that
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SGS offers a comprehensive range of services to the haircare industry to help manufacturers ensure their products are safe, regulatory compliant, and perform as advertised. Hair has always been important to us and that is demonstrated by the way the global market for haircare products is growing. In 2018, it was estimated to be worth
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SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing, and certification company, has gained Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recognition for its Electrical & Electronic (E&E) product testing facilities – expanding the scope of its global Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) network. The announcement comes as SGS opens a new NRTL testing laboratory in Aix-en-Provence, France.
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
The European Union (EU) has published a draft regulation to revise Annex XVII of REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals). Annex XVII relates to restrictions on the manufacturing, placing onto the market, and use of certain dangerous substances, mixtures, and articles. The proposed changes include the deletion of the following entries: 22 –
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SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, is leading the way in Europe after gaining Norma Tecnica de Supervision (NTS) accreditation in Spain for the testing and validation of simulation models for Power Generating Units. The standard, in accordance with the EU Regulation 631/2016, aims to support the safe roll out of
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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China publishes interim provisions covering the administration of fire protection design review and acceptance on construction projects. Published on April 4, 2020, by the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development of the People’s Republic of China (MOHURD), the Interim Provisions on the Administration of Fire Protection Design Review and Acceptance of Construction Projects (Order No.
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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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