The European Union (EU) has updated its list of standards for products in support of the General Product Safety Directive (GPSD, Directive 2001/95/EC). The amendment revises the standards in two entries and adds three new standards for children’s products to Annex I of Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/1698. This annex contains a list of standards for

The Standardization Administration of China (SAC) has published a new mandatory standard for infant feeding bottle and teats. Issued on October 21, 2020, the standard – GB 38995-2020 – covers the safety and performance requirements for: Infant feeding bottles Teats Drinking accessories made of plastic, glass, metal, ceramic and silicone rubber [if !supportLists] It does

Hong Kong has launched a public consultation into proposed changes to its Toys and Children’s Safety Ordinance. If accepted, the proposed changes will update the safety standards that toys (Schedule 1), and three categories of Schedule 2 Products, are obliged to conform to under the Ordinance. The changes relate to the following products (proposed new

SGS warns Californian businesses about thirteen California Proposition 65 (Prop 65) 60-day notices of violation that have been issued against manufacturers and suppliers of electronic device cases. The 60-day notices of violation relate to a failure to provide a ‘clear and reasonable warning’ about possible consumer exposure to Bisphenol A (BPA). A 60-day notice of

SGS, the world’s leading provider of inspection, verification, testing and certification services, is reminding paint manufacturers of the importance of ensuring their products perform well and are safe. With consumers restricted to their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is not surprising DIY projects have become a popular way to fill time. A OnePoll survey