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California Energy Commission Adopts Standard for LED

The California Energy Commission has adopted Lighting Efficiency Standards for lamps and light emitting diodes (LED). The adoption notice specifies amendments in Title 20: 1601, 1602, 1604…

Dec 14, 2016

CENELEC Publishes Standard for Household Electric Cooking Appliances

The European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC) has published EN 60350-1:2016 Household electric cooking appliances - Part 1: Ranges, ovens, steam ovens and grills -…

Dec 14, 2016

Czech Republic Issues Standards for Washing Machines

Czech Republic Standards has released standards for washing machines for household use. The standards are: CSN EN 60456-ed.3: 2012 / Z1 (361060) Washing machines for household use -…

Dec 14, 2016

EEC Revises Packaging Safety Regulation

The Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) has announced its approval of revisions to its Regulation on the safety of packaging. The press release indicated that it will replace 24 more…

Dec 14, 2016

EFSA Concludes Safety of an FCM

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has issued its opinion on the use of (butadiene, styrene, methyl methacrylate, butyl acrylate) copolymer cross-linked with divinylbenzene or 1,3…

Dec 14, 2016

EU Finalizes Agreement on Conflict Minerals Regulation

The European Union (EU) has finalizes the agreement on a conflict minerals regulation on November 22, 2016. The agreement regulation aims to set requirements for EU smelters, refiners and…

Dec 14, 2016

EVS Releases Standards on Jewelry

The Estonian Centre for Standardization (EVS) has released several standards on jewelry, namely: Name of Standard Description Superseded Version EVS-EN ISO 11210: 2016 Jewelry -…

Dec 14, 2016

EVS Releases Standards on Luminaires

The Estonian Centre for Standardization (EVS) has released the standard ‘EVS-EN 60598-2-13: 2006 / A2: 2016 Lights. Part 2-13: Particular Requirements. Floor Recessed Luminaires.’ The…

Dec 14, 2016

FDA Amends Food Additive Regulation for the Use of PFCs in Food Packaging

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has amended the Food Additive Regulation involving the use of long-chain perfluorinated compounds (PFCs) used in “grease-proof” food packaging. …

Dec 14, 2016

FDA Announces Request for Information on the Appropriate Product Category and Reference Amount of Nut Butter Spreads

FDA Announces Request for Information on the Appropriate Product Category and Reference Amount of Nut Butter Spreads Landing Copy: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a…

Dec 14, 2016

FDA Publishes Several Corrections on Food Labeling Rule

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published several corrections to the food labeling rule. The correction affects the Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations. The…

Dec 14, 2016

FDA Releases Final Rule for the Uniform Compliance Date for Food Labeling Regulations

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released the final rule for the Uniform Compliance Date for Food Labeling Regulations. This final rule specifies that January 1, 2020, as the…

Dec 14, 2016

FSANZ Issues Compendium of Microbiological Criteria for Food

The Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has issued Compendium of Microbiological Criteria for Food specifically to discuss food safety management. The publication contains a…

Dec 14, 2016

FTC Releases Correction on the Final Rule of Energy Labeling Rule

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released the correction on the final rule of the Energy Labeling Rule that was released in September 15, 2016. The correction includes: Labeling…

Dec 14, 2016

Health Canada Plans to Revise Food Guide

Health Canada is planning to revise My Food Guide. The food guide aims to provide practical healthy eating recommendations based on the best evidence to help you make informed food choices…

Dec 14, 2016

ISO Proposes a Standard for Microbiology of the Food Chain

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has proposed a standard for microbiology of the food chain. The standard is named as ISO/FDIS 10273 Microbiology of the food chain …

Dec 14, 2016

Israel Eyes to Impose Markings for Unhealthy Food Products

Israel Eyes to Impose Markings for Unhealthy Food Products Landing Copy: The Ministry of Health of Israel is eyeing to impose markings for unhealthy food products. This is proposed by the …

Dec 14, 2016

Israel Proposes Regulations on Import of Regular Food

Israel’s Ministry of Economy and Industry has notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) on its ‘Protection of public health regulations (food) (import of regular food) 5776-2016.’ The…

Dec 14, 2016

Italy Releases Exemptions on Nutrition Declaration Requirements

Italy’s Ministry of Economic Development and Ministry of Health have released a regulation stating the foods that do not fall under the obligation of nutrition declaration as referred to…

Dec 14, 2016

KATS Drafts Regulation on Electrical Appliances and Industrial Products

The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of its ‘Draft of Operation Bulletin of Electrical Appliances and Industrial Products…

Dec 14, 2016