Animal Testing of Cosmetics Banned in Australia

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Australia’s Government has implemented a ban on testing cosmetic products on animals. On July 1, 2020, Australia replaced its National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) with the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS). This relates to the introduction, either via importation or manufacture, of industrial chemicals into Australia. On the same day, the […]

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US CPSC Establishes a New Safety Standard for Expansion Gates and Enclosures

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The US Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a Final Rule that establishes a new safety standard for expansion gates and enclosures for young children. Published on July 6, 2020, the standard defines: Expansion gates – “barrier intended to be erected in an opening, such as a doorway, to prevent the passage of young

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New Knitted Casual Wear Industry Standard Released in China

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China has issued a new version of its industry standard for knitted casual wear, which came into effect on July 1, 2020. Published by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, FZ/T 73020-2019 covers products that are primarily manufactured using knitted fabrics. It does not apply to products made for infants aged 36 months or

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New Standard for Infant’s Knitted Garments and Accessories Released in China

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China’s new industry standard for knitted garments and accessories for infants came into effect on July 1, 2020. Issued by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, FZ/T 73025-2019 replaces the 2013 iteration and contains multiple revisions. FZ/T 73025-2019 applies to clothing accessories aimed at infants that are primary made from knitted fabrics. Products that

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European RAPEX 2019 Annual Report Shows Clear Focus from Market Surveillance on Children’s Safety

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The European Union’s 2019 RAPEX Annual Report shows that there is a continued focus by market surveillance authorities on toys and children’s products. Published on July 7, 2020, the latest results from the Rapid Alert System for dangerous non-food products (RAPEX) show that toys account for 29% of notified products, with motor vehicles in second

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SGS Helps E&E Manufacturers Show Compliance with US Workplace Regulations

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SGS, the world’s leading testing and certification service provider, has published advice to help manufacturers and suppliers understand US workplace regulations for electrical products. SGS offers a comprehensive range of services to help manufacturers and retailers ensure their products comply with US government requirements, including those of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The

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SGS Helps Cosmetics Manufacturers Ensure Compliance with Dedicated Digicomply Service

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SGS has launched a dedicated service to help manufacturers and suppliers of cosmetics, personal care and household products remain compliant in a fast-changing regulatory environment. SGS Digicomply for Cosmetics, Personal Care and Household Products quickly and efficiently delivers granular information on changes to markets and regulatory requirements relating to products, ingredients, and formulations. The cosmetics

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Colombia’s Food Contact Glass and Ceramics Emergency Technical Regulation Extended to 2021

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The Colombian Ministry of Health and Social Protection has extended the period of validity of its emergency technical regulation relating to the migration of lead and cadmium from food contact glass, ceramics, and similar products. This emergency technical regulation was originally issued in July 2019 and was to remain valid for twelve months – until

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Maine Adds PFOS Chemicals to Reporting Requirements for Children’s Products

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The US state of Maine’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has added perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) and its salts to a list of priority chemicals (PCs) that require reporting in specific children’s products. In addition to PFOS, the salts covered in the new Chapter 890 are: Potassium perfluorooctane sulfonate Lithium perfluorooctane sulfonate Ammonium perfluorooctane sulfonate

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