US Proposes Mandatory Safety Standard, 16 CFR 1241, for Crib Mattresses

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The US Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) has published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPR) regarding a mandatory safety standard for crib mattresses. Issued under Section 104 of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA), the mandatory standard would incorporate, by reference, ASTM F2933-19, with some modifications. Currently crib mattresses are not included in the […]

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Are Your Christmas Lights Safe?

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SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, is reminding consumers and manufacturers of the importance of ensuring their seasonal lights are safe and comply with the relevant rules enforced in the US. Statistics produced by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) show that, on average, US fire departments respond to 160 house

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SGS launches new website to smooth the path to cosmetic and personal care product testing

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has launched an online resource which places the safety and efficacy testing of cosmetics and personal care products center stage. In a competitive market, with ever-changing regulatory requirements, this new resource showcases the range of services available to manufacturers and brand owners to ensure safe and

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Sign up to an SGS live webinar to learn all about compulsory certification for toys entering China

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SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, will host two free webinars (to accommodate different time zones) on December 8 and 10, 2020, to discuss compulsory certification for toy products entering the Chinese market. The webinar agenda covers: Background and introduction to the Chinese market Changes in CCC toy categories CCC workflow

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India Updates Draft Chemicals (Management and Safety) Rules

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India has published a revised version of its draft Chemicals (Management and Safety) Rules. Currently at the drafting stage, Chemicals (Management and Safety) Rules, 20xx, applies to all substances, substances in mixtures, and intermediates that are manufactured, imported, placed or intended to be made available in Indian at a quantity greater than one tonne per

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U.S. Updates Ignition Source for Mattress Flammability Test Standard

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has amended the flammability performance testing standard for mattresses and mattress pads in response to a change in ignition source cigarette. At the beginning of October 2020, the CPSC voted 4-0 to approve the publication of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPR) that amends the Federal Standard for

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SGS Recommends Changes to Test Plan for FDA 510(k) Premarket Submissions for Medical Face Masks

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has clarified the requirements for 510(k), a premarket submission that demonstrates a medical device is safe and effective before it is marketed. The clarification has increased the sample size requirements for medical face masks. To market Class I, II, or III medical devices for human use in the

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Switzerland Updates POP Chemicals Legislation

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Switzerland has revised it national legislation on persistent organic pollutants (POPs) with the transposing of three ‘Decisions’ from the Stockholm Convention on POP chemicals. Signed in 2001 and effective in 2004, the Stockholm Convention is an international environmental treaty that aims to eliminate or restrict the production and use of POPs. The goal is to

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China Updates Mandatory Standard for Flame Retardant Protective Clothing

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China updates its mandatory standard for flame retardant protective clothing – GB 8965.1-2020. The standard covers flame retardant protective clothing designed to protect the wearer from flame, sparking, and in flashover dangerous places with flammable substances. The main technical changes include: Revision and addition of normative references, some terms and definitions, requirements for stitch distance,

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