China Implements Two New Industry Standards for Knitted Clothing

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On November 1, 2019, the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced the implementation of two new Industry Standards for knitted garments. The two standards cover: Knitted maternity garments – FZ/T 73063-2019 Knitted beachwear – FZ/T 73062-2019 Both standards apply to products that are primarily made from knitted fabrics. For knitted maternity wear it […]

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New Garment Labeling Requirements in Andean Community

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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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Brazil Updates Regulation for Food Contact Plastics and Polymeric Coatings

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Brazil has established a positive list of additives for food contact plastics and polymeric coatings. Published on December 4, 2019 by the Brazilian National Health Surveillance Agency (Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária, ANVISA), Resolution of the Collegiate Board of Directors No. 326 of December 3, 2019 (Resolução de Diretoria Colegiada No. 326, de 3 de

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New Prohibitions and Restrictions in Canada’s Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist

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In December 2019, Health Canada published several revisions to it Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist. These changes altered its list of Prohibited and Restricted Ingredients. The changes enacted by these amendments were originally proposed in May 2019. At that time, there was also a warning sentence for products containing eucalyptus oil proposed, but this was not adopted.

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IFRA Recategorizes Product Classes in 49th Amendment

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The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) has announced several changes in its 49th Amendment. Changes brought in by the amendment include: 25 new standards 88 standards revised based on a variety of concerns – dermal sensitization, systemic toxicity, phototoxicity, skin depigmentation, and neurotoxicity 8 standards revised based on chemicals present in the natural ingredients Standards for

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SGS Offers Solutions to Concerns Over VOCs During the Manufacture and Distribution of Shoes

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Following incidents in which workers have been put at risk with symptoms consistent with exposure to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) during the manufacture and distribution of shoes, stakeholders are being urged to take a holistic approach to reducing VOCs and safeguarding employees. Two recent incidents in Vietnam have highlighted the dangers associated with the release

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SGS Helps Cosmetics Industry Respond to Increase in Consumers Reporting Sensitive Skin

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SGS has developed the ‘Dermatological Tested: Skin Tolerance’ approval mark to help cosmetic manufacturers demonstrate their products are kind to people’s skin. According to a 2019 study, 60% of consumers now report having sensitive skin. In a global skincare market expected to grow by USD 45.58 billion by 2023, it is important for manufacturers to

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Turkey More Closely Aligns Food Contact Plastics Regulations With the EU

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In December 2019, Turkey published two notifications that more closely align its regulations for food contact plastics with those of the European Union’s Regulation (EU) 10/2011. The two notifications are: Notification No. 2019/43 under Number 30989 (Repeat) of December 25, 2019 ‘Turkish Food Codex Communication on Food Simulants used in Migration Tests for Plastic Materials

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Colombia Has Emergency Technical Regulation Covering Food Contact Glass and Ceramics

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In July 2019, Colombia published an Emergency Technical Regulation covering the migration of specific heavy metals from food contact glass, ceramics and similar products. Published by the Colombian Ministry of Health and Social Protection (Ministerio de Salud y Protección Social) as Resolution 1893 of July 16, 2019 (Resolución Número 1893 de 2019 (16 JUL 2019)),

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