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Oct 19, 2016

AMUG 2017 Coming to Chicago

The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG), a global community focused on accelerating the education and advancement of additive manufacturing and 3D printing, is bringing its annual…
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Oct 19, 2016

Five Training Considerations for Additive Manufacturing by AM Magazine

AM Magazine recently featured the UL Additive Manufacturing Competency Center (AMCC) in the article, “Five Training Considerations for Additive Manufacturing.” The piece, by AM Magazine…
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Oct 18, 2016

India Focuses on Safety as Country Rapidly Expands Solar Capacity

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a goal in 2014 to increase solar capacity to 100 gigawatts (GW) by 2022, a lofty initiative as the country’s total installed solar capacity…
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Oct 18, 2016

UL and QUATEST3 Sign Alliance Agreement to Develop Furniture Testing and Emissions Laboratory in Vietnam

HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM, October 18, 2016 — UL (Underwriters Laboratories), and QUATEST3 (Quality Assurance and Testing Center 3) today announced the signing of an Alliance Agreement to…
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Oct 13, 2016

AQSIQ Releases Standards on Gemstone Ratings

China’s General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) has released several gemstone standards, namely: GB / T 32862-2016 Sapphire Rating GB / T 32863…
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Oct 13, 2016

ASTM Issues a Paper on the Performance of Protective Clothing and Equipment

The American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) has issued STP1593 Performance of Protective Clothing and Equipment: 10th Volume, Risk Reduction Through Research and Testing. This is…
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Oct 13, 2016

ASTM Issues Standard Guide for Aerosol Foam Sealant

The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) has issued ASTM C1737 - 16 Standard Guide for Evaluating Temperature Effects to Aerosol Foam Sealant During and After Dispensing. This…
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Oct 13, 2016

ASTM Opposes Proposed ISO NWIP on Wheeled Child Conveyances

The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) is opposing the proposed new work item proposal (NWIP) on wheeled child conveyances. ASTM is opposing the NWIP because the coverage of…
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Oct 13, 2016

ASTM Publishes Standard for Infant Bath Tubs

The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) has published ASTM F2670 - 16a Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Infant Bath Tubs on September 13, 2016. Updates to the…
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Oct 13, 2016

ASTM Releases Standard Guide for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Control

The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) has released ASTM E2475 - 10(2016) Standard Guide for Process Understanding Related to Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Control on…
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Oct 13, 2016

ASTM Updates Standard for Care Labeling of Textile Products

The American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) has updated standard ASTM D3136 - 14e1 Standard Terminology Relating to Care Labeling for Apparel, Textile, Home Furnishing, and Leather…
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Oct 13, 2016

BSI Consults on Draft Standard on Toys

British Standards Institution (BSI) has released the standard ‘16/30337080 DC BS EN 71-8. Safety of Toys. Part 8. Activity Toys for Domestic Use.’ The standard covers the strength of…
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Oct 13, 2016

BSMI Revises Standard on Wet Wipes

Taiwan’s Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) has announced the revision of the standard CNS 8157 Wet Wipes. Initially released back in 1981, the standards was included in…
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Oct 13, 2016

CA Approves Amendments of Article 6 under Proposition 65

The California Office of Administrative Law has approved the amendments to Article 6, Clear and Reasonable Warnings, of the California Code of Regulations under the Safe Drinking Water and…
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Oct 13, 2016

CEC Issues Notice of Proposed Action for the Appliance Efficiency Rulemaking for Computers, Computer Monitors, and Signage Displays

The California Energy Commission (CEC) has issued Notice of Proposed Action: Appliance Efficiency Rulemaking for Computers, Computer Monitors, and Signage Displays on September 9, 2016. …
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Oct 13, 2016

CEN Releases Standard on Leather

The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has released the standard EN ISO 19076:2016 Leather - Measurement of Leather Surface - Using Electronic Techniques (ISO 19076:2016). The…
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Oct 13, 2016

Congressmen Introduces Cosmetic Product Regulation

Congressmen Frank Pallone and Leonard Lance have introduced a discussion draft focused on cosmetic product regulations. The draft discussion aims to strengthen the authority of the US Food…
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Oct 13, 2016

CPSC Asks to Amend Interpretation and Enforcement Policy Regarding Labeling of Household Products Containing Methylene Chloride

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has asked to amend the Interpretation and Enforcement Policy Regarding Labeling of Household Products Containing Methylene Chloride. This…
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Oct 13, 2016

Department of Health Delays Enforcement of AO 346 for Dietary Supplements

The Department of Health of Puerto Rico has announced the delay of the enforcement of Administrative Order 346 intended for dietary supplements. AO 346 aims to impose regulatory fees in the…
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Oct 13, 2016

DOH Releases New Implementing Guidelines for National Formulary System

The Philippines’ Department of Health (DOH) has released Administrative Order No. 2016-0034 The New Implementing Guidelines of the Philippine National Formulary System (PNFS). This…

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