Switzerland Publishes Expanded List of Approved Substances for Food Contact Ink

Switzerland publishes a new positive list containing approximately 5,000 substances that can be used for packaging ink under its food contact legislation. RO 2020 4811 was published under Official Collection No. 149 of November 24, 2020, replacing Appendix 10 to RS 817.023.21. The new list contains 53 more substances than its predecessor. Packaging inks are […]

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Norway Identifies Hazardous Substances in Consumer Goods Purchased Online

The Norwegian Environment Agency has released a report into hazardous substances found in electrical and electronic equipment (EEE), and sports and leisure goods that are sold online. This is the second report into hazardous substances in consumer goods sold online that the agency has released in 2020. The first, issued on April 30, 2020, found

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EU Updates List of Standards Showing Presumption of Conformity to GPSD

The European Union (EU) has updated its list of standards for products in support of the General Product Safety Directive (GPSD, Directive 2001/95/EC). The amendment revises the standards in two entries and adds three new standards for children’s products to Annex I of Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/1698. This annex contains a list of standards for

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China Issues New Mandatory Standard for Infant Feeding Bottles and Teats

The Standardization Administration of China (SAC) has published a new mandatory standard for infant feeding bottle and teats. Issued on October 21, 2020, the standard – GB 38995-2020 – covers the safety and performance requirements for: Infant feeding bottles Teats Drinking accessories made of plastic, glass, metal, ceramic and silicone rubber [if !supportLists] It does

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Hong Kong Proposes Updates to Mandated Safety Standards for Toys and Children’s Products

Hong Kong has launched a public consultation into proposed changes to its Toys and Children’s Safety Ordinance. If accepted, the proposed changes will update the safety standards that toys (Schedule 1), and three categories of Schedule 2 Products, are obliged to conform to under the Ordinance. The changes relate to the following products (proposed new

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SGS Warns Californian Businesses About Recent Prop 65 60-Day Notices on Electronic Device Cases

SGS warns Californian businesses about thirteen California Proposition 65 (Prop 65) 60-day notices of violation that have been issued against manufacturers and suppliers of electronic device cases. The 60-day notices of violation relate to a failure to provide a ‘clear and reasonable warning’ about possible consumer exposure to Bisphenol A (BPA). A 60-day notice of

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COVID-19 Products: Regulatory Guidance Released by U.S. CPSC

The U.S. Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC) has released guidance to help industry stakeholders understand the current regulatory requirements for products that are in high demand because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The current health crisis means a wide range of products are not only in high demand but are also being consumed beyond their typical

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Manufacturers Reminded That Testing Stops Poor Quality Paints Damaging Reputations

SGS, the world’s leading provider of inspection, verification, testing and certification services, is reminding paint manufacturers of the importance of ensuring their products perform well and are safe. With consumers restricted to their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is not surprising DIY projects have become a popular way to fill time. A OnePoll survey

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EU Updates Hair and Eyelash Dye Requirements

European Union (EU) amends Annexes II and III of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products to update its requirements in relation to hair and eyelash dyes. On November 12, 2020, the European Commission published Regulation (EU) 2020/1683 after considering opinions SCCS/1598/18, SCCS/1497/12 and SCCS/1400/11 of the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS). Due to

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