SGS Reviews Changes to ASEAN Cosmetic Directive

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Cosmetic manufacturers and suppliers are reminded that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has updated the annexes in its Cosmetic Directory (Version 2020-01). The changes, released in November 2020 following adoption at the 32nd ASEAN Cosmetic Scientific Body (ACSB) Meeting, prohibit four substances, amend the restrictions on three substances, restrict one new substance, and […]

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EU Releases Technical Guidance on Leave-On Hand Gels

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On November 12, 2020, the European Commission released a technical guidance document that provides a non-exhaustive list of product claims that do not support the classification of leave-on hydro alcoholic hand gels as cosmetic products due to perception. The document was published following the findings of the Sub-Group on Borderline Products on October 8, 2020,

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California Prop 65 Settlement Agreements for Shovels, Tote Bags and Wheelchairs

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SGS is reminding businesses operating in California about Proposition 65 (Prop 65) settlement agreements for shovels, tote bags, and wheelchairs with vinyl components. Settle agreements exist between two parties and are not legally binding on businesses not named within the settlement. However, it is advisable for companies operating in California to use them as a

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Decline in Chinese Provinces and Cities Increasing Minimum Wage Standards in 2020

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SGS publishes an overview of Chinese minimum wage standards in 2020, clearly showing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2018, fifteen provinces and cities raised their minimum wage standards. In 2019, seven regions raised their minimum wage standards. In 2020, only three provinces – Fujian Province, Qinghai Province and the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region

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Operators in California Reminded of Prop 65 Settlement Agreements

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SGS is advising companies operating in California, USA, to stay informed on settlement agreements being made in relation to a variety of substances under California Proposition 65 (Prop 65). Settle agreements exist between two parties and are not legally binding on businesses not named within the settlement. However, it is advisable for companies operating in

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Allergenic Fragrance Requirements Strengthened in EU Toy Safety Directive

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On December 15, 2020, the European Union (EU) published two directives to revise the two lists regulating the presence of allergenic fragrances in toys. The provisions in the directives will strengthen EU requirements on allergenic fragrances under Directive 2009/48/EC, the Toy Safety Directive (TSD). The two directives – (EU) 2020/2088 and (EU) 2020/2089 – update

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UK Announces Standards Showing Presumption of Conformity with Toy Safety Legislation

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On December 9, 2020, the United Kingdom (UK) Department of Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) published a list of designated toy safety standards that demonstrate presumption of conformity with Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011. The list includes: Mechanical and physical – EN 71-1:2014+A1:2018 Flammability – EN 71-2:2011+A1:2014 Migration of certain elements – EN 71-3:2019 Experimental

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Consumer Products Affected by EU Changes to ANNEX XVII of REACH

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The European Union (EU) has published Regulation (EU) 2020/2096, which makes several changes to Annex XVII of Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 on Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH). Published on December 16, 2020, the new law relates to ‘Restrictions on the manufacturing, placing on the market and use of certain dangerous substances, mixtures and

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China Issues New Industry Standard for Knitted Garments Using Vegetable Dyes

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Manufacturers of knitted garments that are dyed using vegetable dyes are reminded that China has issued a new industry standard – FZ/T 73065-2020 – which came into effect on October 1, 2020. Issued by the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the standard applies to knitted garments that contain either: Only vegetable dyes Vegetable

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Join SGS in a three-part webinar about product radiofrequency exposure assessments.

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SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, will host the webinars on Thursday January 14, 2021, presented by an SGS radiofrequency expert. Wireless devices can be found in every part of our daily lives with brands adding wireless technologies to new product designs and existing non-wireless products. Further still, the Internet of

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