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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New Toy Chemical Limits Introduced in Turkey

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Turkey has updated its Toy Safety Regulation (Oyuncak Güvenliği Yönetmeliği (OGY)) to strengthen various chemical provisions and further its alignment with Directive 2009/48/EC, the so-called European Toy Safety Directive (TSD). Regulation Number 30988 was published on December 24, 2019. It contains several important changes to the OGY, including: – Strengthening the migration limits for: Chromium

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New Knitted Leggings Standard Introduced in China

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China has introduced a new, updated version of its industry standard for knitted leggings – FZ/T 73029-2019. Issued by the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, FZ/T 73029-2019 applies to elastic, seamless knitted leggings and elastic knitted leggings with side seams. This includes ankle-length leggings, capri-pants and shorts knitted leggings. The standard does not

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New Chinese Product Standard for Silk Quilts

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China releases new national product standard for silk quilts – GB/T 24252-2019. The updated standard was released but the National Technical Committee of Garments, part of the Standardization Administration of China, as part of China’s 2019 No. 13 announcement of newly approved national standards. It applies to quilt products made from silk waddings. This means

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New York State Introduces New Rules Governing Lead Content in Children’s Jewelry

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New York state’s governor has signed into law Assembly Bill A6041 (S4046) to regulate lead content in children’s jewelry. The new law defines a child as being under the age of twelve. It also defines jewelry as an ornament worn by a person, and includes: Ankle bracelet, arm cuff, bracelet, brooch, chain, crown, cuff link,

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