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Jul 16, 2013

New EU Packaging Requirements for Cosmetic Products

Beginning July 11, 2013 all cosmetic products on the market in the European Union (EU) must now be fully compliant with Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the…
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Jul 16, 2013

Norway Looks to Regulate Marketing of Unhealthy Foods to Children

The Norwegian Royal Ministry of Health and Care Services submitted a proposal with the European Commission (EC) to regulate the marketing of unhealthy foods and beverages to children up to…
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Jul 16, 2013

Philippine Toy and Game Safety Labeling Act Clears Senate

The Philippine House of Representatives has adopted Senate Bill 3367, otherwise known as the "Toy and Game Safety Labeling Act of 2013," requiring that a consumer product for children be…
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Jul 16, 2013

Sweaty Exercise Increases Nanoparticle Release from Textiles

According to a Swiss study, silver nanoparticles can migrate from clothing to human sweat, resulting in the potential for exposure through the skin. Researchers tested four commercial…
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Jul 16, 2013

UL Offers “Reasonable Testing Program” Audit for CPSIA

The mandate for the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to establish a reasonable testing program is part of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA). Section…
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Jul 16, 2013

UL Shanghai Receives Advanced Cosmetics Testing and Inspection Supplier Award

In recognition of its outstanding best practices in cosmetics testing and inspections, UL was presented with the Advanced Cosmetics Testing and Inspection Supplier Award during a ceremony,…
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Jul 16, 2013

UL-Conal Receives Authorization to Assist Companies in the Exportation of Goods

UL-Conal has obtained the following authorizations and acknowledgments, to assist our clients in the exportation of their products. Registration in the list of the "Ministry of…
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Jul 16, 2013

ZDHC Joint Roadmap Version Two Published

Global clothing and shoe manufacturers that make up the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals Group have jointly released an updated "road map" detailing their plans to list chemicals…
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Jul 11, 2013

EU Amending and Correcting Regulation (EU) No 231/2012 (EU)

On May 30, 2013, the European Commission (EC) published Commission Regulation (EU) No 497/2013, which amends Regulation (EU) No 231/2013 regarding specifications for food additives listed…
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Jul 8, 2013

Germany May Continue to Apply its Existing Limits of Certain Elements in Toys

Details Chemical requirements under the European Union (EU) Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC (Annex II, Part III), including requirements on the new migration limits for certain elements,…
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Jul 2, 2013

ECHA Updates REACH SVHC Candidate List with Six New Substances

Details The Member State Committee (MSC) of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has added six new Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) to the candidate list, bringing the total to 144…
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Jul 2, 2013

EU Harmonizes Safety Requirements for Toy Chemistry Sets and Similar Toys

Details The European Committee on Standardization (CEN) has revised the harmonized standards for children's toys (EN 71-4:2013) (EU), Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC through the publication…
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May 30, 2013

New EU Cosmetic Regulation Effective July 11, 2013

Details The new European Union Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 comes into force on July 11, 2013, repealing European Community legislation Directive 76/768/EEC and all national implementations…
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May 21, 2013

Canada to Ban Products Containing Small, Powerful Magnets

Health Canada has announced that it will work to identify and remove from the marketplace any consumer products that contain small, powerful magnets which pose a danger to young children…
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May 21, 2013

EU Action Plans to Tackle Fraudulent Food Practices

The Commissioner for Health and Consumer Policy of the European Commission (EC) Health and Consumers has proposed a 5-point Action Plan to address the shortcomings identified in Europe's…
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May 21, 2013

EU Publishes Cosmetics Regulation Annexes Amendments

The European Union published on April 25, 2013 the Commission Regulation (EU) No. 344/2013 of April 04, 2013 amending Annexes II, III, V and VI to Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 of the…
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May 21, 2013

JVC Announces “The Essential Guide to Conflict Minerals and the Dodd Frank Act”

The Guide, published by the Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC), provides useful information for anyone interested in Dodd Frank and is particularly geared to businesses anywhere in the gold…
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May 21, 2013

Maryland Governor Signs HB 99 Prohibiting TCEP in Child Care Products

On May 2, 2013 the Governor of Maryland signed Maryland House Bill 99, which prohibits child care products containing TCEP in amounts greater than 1/10th of 1% by mass (10 ppm) by October 1…
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May 21, 2013

Norway’s KLIF Publishes Chemical Legislation Guide

Norway's Climate and Pollution Agency (KLIF) has prepared guides to make it easier for importers of chemicals and products to follow the different chemical regulations. The new guides…
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May 21, 2013

Oregon Set to Ban Genetically Modified Salmon and Mandate GMO Labeling

The state of Oregon has introduced a trio of legislative bills requiring that all genetically-modified organisms (GMOs) be properly labeled, as well as prohibiting the import and sale of GM…

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