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May 19, 2015

BSI Consults Public on the Draft Standard for N-Nitrosamines and N-nitrosatable Substances in Toys and on Draft for Table Mounted Chairs

The British Standards Institution (BSI) of the United Kingdom has announced the public consultation for two standards concerning toys and child care articles. The two standards are: 15…
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May 19, 2015

BSI Issues Standards for Leather (UK)

The British Standards Institution (BSI) of the United Kingdom has issued standards for leather. The two standards are: BS EN ISO 14931:2015 Leather. Guide to the selection of leather for…
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May 19, 2015

BSI Publishes Standards for Leather and Textiles

The British Standards Institution (BSI) has published three standards specific for leather and textiles. BS EN ISO 17234-1:2015 Leather Published on April 30, 2015, the standard specifies…
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May 19, 2015

Canada Closing Toy Testing Council after 63 Years

The Canada Toy Testing Council has announced it will close at the end of June 2015 after members were unable to secure financial backing. The council is a private non-profit organization…
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May 19, 2015

Countries Adopt Common Action Plan for Sustainable Fashion

Countries from the geographical and cultural region in Northern Europe and the North Atlantic have adopted an action plan for sustainable fashion and textiles. The plan (in Danish), and…
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May 19, 2015

CPSC Adopts ASTM Standard for Fuel Containers for the Prevention of Children’s Burns

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced the adoption of the ASTM F2517, Specification for Determination of Child Resistance of Portable Fuel Containers for Consumer…
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May 19, 2015

EC Announces Changes to TTIP Position for Cosmetics

The European Commission (EC) announced changes to their position over the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) negotiations with the United States concerning cosmetic…
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May 19, 2015

EC Enforces Parabens Limits in Cosmetics

The European Commission (EC) is enforcing new maximum concentration limits for propylparaben and butylparaben in cosmetics sold in the EU. Introduced in 2014, the new limits reduce from a…
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May 19, 2015

EC Issues Draft Amendment to Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 for Nonylphenol Ethoxylates

European Commission (EC) Regulation intends to prohibit the placing on the market of textile articles, which can reasonably be expected to be washed in water during their normal lifecycle…
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May 19, 2015

EU Extends Child Resistant Lighter Decision to 12 Months

The European Union (EU) has extended the decision made on the prohibition of the placing of non-child resistant novelty lighters. The extension is made until May 11, 2016. The requirements…
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May 19, 2015

EU Proposes Regulation for Veterinary Medicinal Products

The European Union (EU) has proposed a regulation for veterinary medicinal products. The proposal is released through Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council…
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May 19, 2015

FDA Issues Proposed Rule for Certain Active Ingredients in Health Care Antiseptics

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a proposed rule requesting additional scientific data to support certain active ingredients used in health care antiseptics marketed…
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May 19, 2015

FDA Issues Updated Information about Disposable Wipes

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released updated sets of information regarding the use and safety of disposable wipes. As defined by FDA, disposable wipes are made for baby…
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May 19, 2015

Government Clears Azo Dyes and Metals (Canada)

The Canadian Department of Environment and the Department of Health has announced their final decision after screening assessments of 61 azo direct dyes and eight azo reactive dyes, and 6…
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May 19, 2015

Illinois House Passes Bill Banning Crib Bumpers

The State of Illinois House passed HB 3761, amending the Children's Product Safety Act. Introduced by Representative Emily McAsey (D-Lockport), the Bill prohibits commercial dealers,…
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May 19, 2015

ISO Releases ISO 17299-1:2014 Textiles — Determination of Deodorant Property

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO 17299-1:2014 Textiles — Determination of Deodorant Property that aims to specify the general principle of the…
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May 19, 2015

Korea Announces Revision of the Cosmetic Labeling and Advertising Standards

The Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) announced revisions to the Cosmetic Labeling and Advertising Standards focused on medical functional claims and organic cosmetics. The…
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May 19, 2015

Korean MFDS Proposes Amendments on the Enforcement Rule and Decree for Cosmetics

The Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) is proposing several amendments specific to the enforcement rule and decree for the Cosmetic Act. Proposed Amendments to the "Enforcement…
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May 19, 2015

New York State Assembly Passes Toxic Children’s Product Bill

New York State Assembly Bill No. A05612 amends the environmental conservation law in relation to regulation of toxic chemicals in children's products. The Bill will require children’s…
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May 19, 2015

SCCS Announces Safety of Two Cosmetic Ingredients (EU)

The European Commission's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has announced that 4-hydroxy-phenyl-β-D-glucopyranoside (β-arbutin) and nano methylene bis-benzotriazolyl…

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