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Sep 11, 2015

AQSIQ Releases Information on the Standards for Disposable Sanitary Products

The General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) of China has released information on standards for disposable sanitary products. The two standards that…

Sep 11, 2015

ASTM Issues Standard for Infant Inclined Sleep Products

The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) of USA has issued ASTM F3118 - 15: Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Infant Inclined Sleep Products. The standard establishes…

Sep 11, 2015

ASTM Publishes Safety Standard for Non-Powered Scooters

The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) has published ASTM F2264 - 14 Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Non-Powered Scooters, which covers performance and labeling…

Sep 11, 2015

ASTM Publishes Standard for Toothpaste Manufacturers (United States)

The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) has published standard E2978 Guide for Screening and Training of Assessors and a General Approach for the Sensory Evaluation of…

Sep 11, 2015

BULLETIN: NYC Fire

May, 26, 2015 TO: Subscribers to UL's Listing Services for Power-Limited Fire-Alarm Cable (HNIR) SUBJECT: Power Limited Fire Alarm Cable for Use in New York City This Bulletin provides…

Sep 11, 2015

BULLETIN: Patch Cord - Communications Cables (DUZX), Assemblies (DUNH), and Circuit Accessories (DUXR)

September 9, 2014 Subjects 444, 1677 and 1863 TO: Subscribers to UL's Certification Services for: Communications Cables (DUZX), Communications Cable Assemblies (DUNH), and Communication…

Sep 11, 2015

Halogen Free (HF) and Low Smoke Halogen Free (LSHF) Service Offerings

February 20, 2015 TO: Subscribers to UL’s Certification Services for Wire and Cable SUBJECT: Halogen Free (HF) and Low Smoke Halogen Free (LSHF) Service Offerings for Wire and Cable …

Sep 10, 2015

UL awards the world’s first EN 62368-1 D Mark to Lite-On Technology

UL awarded the world’s first EN 62368-1 D Mark to Lite-On Technology’s photo coupler in May. The product also acquired Nordic Certification which is recognised by four northern European…

Sep 8, 2015

The Makings of a Robot

Robots have found their place. Robots increasingly are being used to perform many of the tasks formerly relegated to other machines or people. The development of the robotics industry in…

Sep 3, 2015

Avoiding Disaster

Reassessing the Fire Risk of Changing Commodity and Packaging Protecting investments is critical for business owners, risk managers, and insurers alike. We all know how quickly fire can…

Sep 1, 2015

Street Smart Security for Connected Lighting Infrastructure

The world is increasingly interconnected. Today, more than 3 billion people have an Internet connection, and almost 20 billion devices are connected to the Internet. Soon entire cities will…

Aug 18, 2015

ASTM Releases Proficiency Testing Program Designed for Plastic Film Testing (United States)

The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) has developed a Proficiency Testing Program for Plastic Film Testing, supported by the ASTM Committee D20 on Plastics. The program…

Aug 18, 2015

China Drafts Rule to Regulate Toothpaste as Cosmetics (China)

The State Council of China released a draft revision to its cosmetic rules that would regulate toothpaste as cosmetics. Currently, oral care products are supervised by the Quality…

Aug 18, 2015

EC Adds Cosmetic Dye Ingredients to RSL (European Union)

The European Commission (EC) has released Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/1190, amending Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on cosmetic…

Aug 18, 2015

EC Bans the Use of 3-Benzylidene Camphor in Sunscreen Products (European Union)

The European Commission (EC) has released Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/1298 amending Annex II and VI to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on…

Aug 18, 2015

EFSA Concludes Safety of FCM Fiberglass Sizing Agents (European Union)

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has concluded that there is no health risk from the use of fiberglass sizing agents for plastic food contact materials (FCM). Fiberglass…

Aug 18, 2015

Government Implements Standard on Pre-Packaged Food Labels for Baby Formula (China)

The Chinese government has implemented “GB 13432-2013: National Food Safety Standard Pre-Packaged Food Labels for Special Dietary Uses” defining the following specific regulations for baby…

Aug 18, 2015

House Passes Latest Draft of Bill on Safe and Accurate Food Labeling (United States)

The US House Committee on Agriculture Committee has passed HR 1599 or the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015. The bill was introduced by US Representatives Mike Pompeo, R-KS, and G…

Aug 17, 2015

ECJ Dismisses Germany's Appeal on Heavy Metal Limits in Toys (Germany)

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has dismissed Germany’s appeal to maintain its own limit values for arsenic, mercury and antimony in toys, which differ from the limit values mandated by…

Aug 17, 2015

FSSAI Releases Draft on Health Supplements Standard (India)

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has released a draft on the proposed “Food Safety and Standards (Food or Health Supplements, Nutraceuticals, Foods for Special Dietary…