China Implements New Mandatory National Standard for Static Protective Clothing

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China’s standardization administration has published a new mandatory national standard for protective clothing – static protective clothing. The new standard – GB 12014-2019 – covers protective clothing that is used in dangerous environments, where electric shock, fire, or explosion may be caused by static electricity. It does not cover static protective clothing that uses nonwoven […]

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Maryland USA Revises and Expands its Flame-Retardant Law

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The US state of Maryland has revised its flame-retardant law with a new definition for ‘childcare product’ and additional restrictions on the use of flame retardants in four categories of consumer good. Under Health-General § 24-306, the definition of ‘childcare product’ now means a consumer product intended for use by a child under the age

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US CPSC Seeks Comments on Crib Bumper/Liner Safety Standard Proposals

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The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is currently seeking comments on its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPR) for a safety standard covering crib bumpers/liners (16 CFR 1240). A crib bumper/liner is defined in the NPR as: “Any product intended to be placed against any portion of the interior perimeter of a crib, and that

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Paraguay Adopts New MERCOSUR Textile Labeling Regulation

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Paraguay has approved new textile labeling requirements by incorporating MERCOSUR’s Technical Regulation on Labeling of textile Products into its National Legal Order. MERCOSUR is the South American trade bloc containing Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Its Technical Regulation on Labelling of Textile Products – MERCOSUR/GMC/RES. No. 62/18 (Repeal of GMC Resolution No. 33/07) – contains

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US Updates Sling Carrier Regulation with CPSC Direct Final Rule

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The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has published a Direct Final Rule (DFR) – 16 CFR 1228 – revising its safety standard for sling carriers. On January 8, 2020, ASTM International informed the CPSC that it had revised its safety standard for sling carriers – ASTM F2907-19. The latest version of the standard includes

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SGS Packaging Experts to Host Live Webinar to Bring E-Commerce and Amazon Sellers Up To Date with ISTA 6-Amazon

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SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, is to host a complimentary webinar on June 18th for e-Commerce and Amazon sellers looking to boost their online businesses. ‘ISTA 6-Amazon.Com: Are you up-to-date with recent certification changes?’ will provide the latest insights into ISTA 6-Amazon, the new Amazon packaging certification standard, and explain

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WTO Circulates Australian Proposal to Update Mandatory Safety Standards for Toys Containing Magnets

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On May 18, 2020, the World Trade Organization (WTO) circulated a notification by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) signalling its intention to update the four mandatory safety standards for toys containing magnets. Released under WTO document number 20-3634, the proposal requires children’s toys containing magnets to comply with any of the following standards:

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South Korea Begins implementing Its Revised Common Safety Standards for Children’s Products

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South Korea has begun implementing its revised Common Safety Standards for Children’s Products. Notice No. 2019-201 – Notice of Revision of Common Safety Standards for Children’s Products – was published on December 3, 2019, by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE). Its provisions contain several important changes, which are being implemented in phases.

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