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Dec 18, 2013

CEH Identifies Harmful Flame Retardant Chemicals in Children’s Furniture

The Center for Environmental Health (CEH) has composed a report identifying harmful flame retardant chemicals found during recent tests of children's furniture. The CEH report, entitled …

Dec 18, 2013

Hawaii Health Department Proposes New Restaurant Food Safety Rules

The Hawaii State Department of Health has proposed new food safety rules for restaurants and other food establishments that will signify the first major change to its food safety regulation…

Dec 18, 2013

Netherlands Updates Commodities Act on Food Contact Materials

The Netherlands has notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding the updating of the Commodities Act on packaging and consumer articles that come into contact with food. The…

Dec 18, 2013

OEHHA’s Intent to List Unrefined Rapeseed Oil as Carcinogen

The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has released its intent to list emissions from high-temperature unrefined rapeseed oil as a carcinogen under the Safe Drinking…

Dec 18, 2013

Request for Scientific Opinion for Nano Silica in Cosmetics

A request for scientific opinion on the safety of nano silica in cosmetics products is being done by the European Commission (EC), as these ingredients are not regulated in Cosmetic…

Dec 18, 2013

Study: Frozen Fruits Contain Same Nutritional Value as Corresponding Fresh Items

According to a study from the Frozen Food Foundation and the University of Georgia, the nutritional value of many frozen fruits and vegetables is generally equal to that of their fresh…

Dec 12, 2013

EU Amends Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, PAH in Consumer Goods

Details Commission Regulation (EU) No 1272/2013 amends Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Registration, Evaluation,…

Nov 20, 2013

EC Approves Iodine as Active Substance in Biocidal Products

The European Commission (EC) has notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of the approval of the iodine as an active substance used in biocidal products. The implementing regulation is…

Nov 20, 2013

EU to Bans Five Parabens in Cosmetics

The European Commission (EC) is set to ban five parabens in all cosmetics products and personal care due to the concern for human use. The five parabens to be removed are: …

Nov 20, 2013

FDA Proposes New Rule on cGMPs for Pet Food

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a new rule on current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and preventive controls for food intended for animals, focusing on…

Nov 20, 2013

U.S. and Japan Sign Organic Standards Deal

A new equivalency agreement signed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Japan Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau will allow organic products certified in Japan or in…

Nov 11, 2013

How to Encourage Employees to Report Near Misses

Regardless of their potential for personal injury and property damage, all near misses should be taken seriously and consistently reported.

Nov 7, 2013

Chinese Standard GB 20400-2006 for Leather & Fur: Are your goods in compliance?

Details Chinese textile standard GB 20400-2006 restricts the amount of Azo dyes and formaldehyde that may be present in ‘daily use' leather and fur products placed on the Chinese market. It…

Nov 7, 2013

U.S. FDA Moves to Ban Trans Fats

Details On Thursday, November 7, 2013 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a tentative determination and began a 60-day public comment period on removing trans fat from the…

Nov 4, 2013

UL’s New Winnersh Laboratory Receives EN 71-3 Accreditation

Details UL's new UK Chemical Centre of Excellence based in Winnersh, Berkshire, is now accredited to provide testing solutions to help assess product compliance with 17 of the elements…

Oct 16, 2013

Maine BPA Ban in Children’s Products Takes Effect

The State of Maine has approved a ban on bisphenol A (BPA) for children's products, which will designate BPA as a priority chemical requiring reports for certain product categories…

Oct 16, 2013

UL Adds Toy Safety Testing in Gurgaon India Laboratory

Addressing the issue of toy safety has become a primary concern for the toy industry in India as a means to instill confidence in buyers; accreditation and quality-testing certifications…

Sep 23, 2013

Controlling the Spread of Infectious Diseases in the Workplace

Infectious disease risks often pose a serious problem in the workplace. From the seasonal flu to respiratory diseases, a plethora of infectious diseases is responsible for worker illnesses, and in worse-case scenarios, death.

Sep 17, 2013

CPSC Amends Play Yard Standard, ASTM F406-13

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued the final rule for the implementation of the amended Play Yard Mandatory Standard, which went into effect on August 19, 2013…

Sep 17, 2013

ECHA Proposes New Revision of Classification and Labeling of BPA

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has launched public consultation on a proposal for the revision of harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) on bisphenol A (BPA). The proposal was…

Feature Stories

CEH Identifies Harmful Flame Retardant Chemicals in Children’s Furniture

Hawaii Health Department Proposes New Restaurant Food Safety Rules

Netherlands Updates Commodities Act on Food Contact Materials

OEHHA’s Intent to List Unrefined Rapeseed Oil as Carcinogen

Request for Scientific Opinion for Nano Silica in Cosmetics

Study: Frozen Fruits Contain Same Nutritional Value as Corresponding Fresh Items

EU Amends Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, PAH in Consumer Goods

EC Approves Iodine as Active Substance in Biocidal Products

EU to Bans Five Parabens in Cosmetics

FDA Proposes New Rule on cGMPs for Pet Food

U.S. and Japan Sign Organic Standards Deal

How to Encourage Employees to Report Near Misses

Chinese Standard GB 20400-2006 for Leather &amp; Fur: Are your goods in compliance?

U.S. FDA Moves to Ban Trans Fats

UL’s New Winnersh Laboratory Receives EN 71-3 Accreditation

Maine BPA Ban in Children’s Products Takes Effect

UL Adds Toy Safety Testing in Gurgaon India Laboratory

Controlling the Spread of Infectious Diseases in the Workplace

CPSC Amends Play Yard Standard, ASTM F406-13

ECHA Proposes New Revision of Classification and Labeling of BPA

Chinese Standard GB 20400-2006 for Leather & Fur: Are your goods in compliance?