European Union (EU) has expanded the scope of its restrictions on eight polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in granules or mulches used in synthetic turf pitch infill materials. The eight PAHs are: Benzo[a]pyrene (BaP) Benzo[e]pyrene (BeP) Benzo[a]anthracene (BaA) Chrysene (CHR) Benzo[b]fluoranthene (BbFA) Benzo[j]fluoranthene (BjFA) Benzo[k]fluoranthene (BkFA) Dibenzo[a,h]fluoranthene (DBAhA) [if !supportLists] Published on July 21, 2021, Regulation […]

Switzerland has published Official Collection 2021 425, amending Ordinance of the Federal Department of Home Affairs (FDHA) on the Safety of Toys (Toys Ordinance). This update to the Toys Ordinance includes several changes, including: Revisions to the two lists of allergenic fragrances Strengthened aluminum migration limits for all three categories of toy materials: Category I

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published an article looking at why high-quality plumbing products are important for consumers, manufacturers and the environment. One trillion gallons of water is lost in household leaks every year in the US. Old and poor plumbing products are inefficient, something that has become very clear

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published an article that looks at the need for efficient air filtration in urban environments and details their solutions for manufacturers. Urban pollution and COVID-19 have focused attention on the need for efficient air filtration. SGS’s Consumer Compact article looks at the trends surrounding greater

Thailand’s Ministry of Industry has mandated the use of TIS 969-2562 (2019) as the new standard for the rubber nipples used on feeding bottles. According to the standard, rubber nipples for feeding bottles must conform to provisions relating to: Migration of eight elements: Antimony (Sb): no more than 15 mg/kg Arsenic (As): no more than