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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,…
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Nov 20, 2013

CEN Develops New Amendment EN 71-1 for Cardboard Toys

The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) is developing two new amendments to EN 71-1, applicable to cardboard books and cardboard present in toys. The first (A1), is intended to…
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Nov 20, 2013

CPSC Approves New Bassinet and Cradle Standard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has approved a new federal mandatory safety standard for bassinets and cradles. The new federal standard is an incorporation of the…
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Nov 20, 2013

Drug Compounding Bill Passed by U.S. Congressional Panels

Legislation that will give more authority to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in regulating drug compounding across state lines has been agreed upon by the U.S. House of…
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Nov 20, 2013

EC Adds Two New Substances to Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011

The European Commission (EC) has notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) on the amendment of Commission Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011, adding two new substances as food contact plastic…
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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…
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Nov 20, 2013

EPA Publishes Significant New Use Rule Under Toxic Substances Control Act

The Environment Protection Agency (EPA) has published a significant new use rule (SNUR) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) that requires prior notification to the EPA before a…
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Nov 20, 2013

EPA Releases Alternatives for Flame Retardant Chemical HBCD

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released alternatives for the flame retardant chemical hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD). The draft report is intended to promote the design…
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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: …
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Nov 20, 2013

FDA Defines “Gluten-Free” Labeling

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has defined the term "gluten-free" for voluntary food labeling. The standard will provide consumers the assurance that food products are gluten…
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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…
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Nov 20, 2013

FDA Withdraws Arsenic-Based Drugs Used for Food Animal Production

After a study revealed clear evidence of the effects of arsenic drugs in chicken production, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has withdrawn the approvals of three of four arsenic…
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Nov 20, 2013

Mexico Bans Genetically Modified Corn

Mexico has placed an immediate ban on genetically engineered corn after an Environmental Food and Justice Judge revealed that GMO corn posed risk of imminent harm to the environment. With…
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Nov 20, 2013

New York Introduces Safe Meat and Poultry Act

The State of New York has introduced new legislation that aims to reduce the number of foodborne outbreaks. The Safe Meat and Poultry Act was introduced to help update the meat and poultry…
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Nov 20, 2013

Notice of New China Cosmetics Production Licensing

A notice by the China Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that would outline new licensing procedures and measures will go into effect to help regulate cosmetics production. The notice is an…
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Nov 20, 2013

PVC Food Packaging Testing Methods Revised

The Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) has revised methods for measuring the level of hazardous chemicals in PVC food utensils and packaging, which will come into force in the near…
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Nov 20, 2013

Report Finds European Companies’ Disclosures on Conflict Minerals is Lacking

According to a report issued by the Center for Research on Multinational Corporations (SOMO), European companies that source minerals, such as tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold, from central…
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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…
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Nov 20, 2013

UL-Conal Performs Chemical Analysis for Fruits and Vegetables

UL-Conal can now assess the presence and concentration of heavy metals including lead, cadmium, and mercury, as well as arsenic to help and verify your products comply with the indications…
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Nov 20, 2013

Washington State CSPA Rule Amendments Adopted

The Washington State Department of Ecology has adopted amendments to the Children's Safe Products Act Reporting Rule in response to a petition to add tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl)phosphate …

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