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Nov 9, 2016

EPA Announces Proposed ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2017 Criteria

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a letter, setting its criteria for the recognition of ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2017. The product categories covered are listed…
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Nov 9, 2016

ESMA Drafts Regulation on Energy Efficiency Labeling of Vacuum Cleaners

Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (ESMA) has notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of its ‘UAE Technical Regulation "Labeling – Energy Efficiency Label for…
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Nov 9, 2016

SAEE Drafts Resolutions on Approval of Energy Labeling of Vacuum Cleaners, Air-conditioners

The State Agency on Energy Efficiency and Energy Saving of Ukraine (SAEE) has notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of the following draft resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of…
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Nov 9, 2016

Singapore Releases Standard for Smart Plugs for Homes

The Singapore Standards Council has released a standard intended for smart plugs for homes. The standard is entitled 54: 2016 Technical Reference—Smart plugs for homes. This technical…
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Nov 9, 2016

Slovakia Publishes Standards for Household Appliances

The Slovakia Technical Standard published standards for household appliances. The standards are: STN EN 60456 (361060) Clothes washing machines for household use. Methods for measuring…
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Nov 9, 2016

TGA Consults on NSAID Label Changes

Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has started a public consultation on its proposed changes to the labels of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to reflect…
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Nov 8, 2016

The Rise of Smart Inverters: Building the 21st Century Electrical Grid

One way to enhance the viability of renewable energy sources is to create a more effective means to integrate them into the utility grid.  Multiple resources, such as solar, wind, natural…
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Nov 8, 2016

UL and CNCA Sign Cooperation Agreement

On September 13, 2016, The Certification and Accreditation Administration of the People’s Republic of China (CNCA) and UL signed a cooperation agreement in the field of green product…
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Nov 8, 2016

UL and the VA join together to make data sharing more secure

Healthcare has fundamental issues that are wide reaching such as the staggering rise in costs, coverage for patients in need, and evaluating the aging population who have increasing care…
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Nov 8, 2016

UL Launches Comprehensive Refrigerator Performance Lab in Suzhou

On August 23, 2016, UL announced the launch of its Comprehensive Refrigerator Performance Laboratory in Suzhou for the purpose of improving UL’s capability in the Chinese market and…
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Nov 7, 2016

ACCC Reviews Standards for Children’s Nightwear

The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) is reviewing the standard intended for children’s nightwear. The standard being reviewed is Trade Practices (Consumer Product…
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Nov 7, 2016

ACCC Reviews Standards for Children’s Products

The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) is currently reviewing several standards intended for children’s products. The standards being reviewed are: Consumer…
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Nov 7, 2016

ARCSA Drafts Regulation on Sanitary Certificates Issuance for Establishments Dealing with Food Supplements

Ecuador’s National Agency for Sanitary Regulation, Control and Surveillance (ARCSA) has notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of its ‘Draft Sanitary Technical Regulation on the…
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Nov 7, 2016

ASTM Issues New Standard for Toddlers Beds

ASTM International (ASTM) has released a standard intended for toddler beds. The standard is entitled "ASTM F1821 - 16 - Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toddler Beds". This…
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Nov 7, 2016

ASTM Issues Standard for Soft Infant and Toddler Carriers

ASTM International (ASTM) has released a standard intended for children's products. The standard is entitled "ASTM F2236 - 16a - Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Soft Infant and…
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Nov 7, 2016

ASTM Publishes Standard for Returnable Beverage Glass Containers

ASTM International (ASTM) has released a standard intended for glass food contact material. The standard is entitled "ASTM C675 - 91(2016) Standard Test Method for Alkali Resistance of…
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Nov 7, 2016

ASTM Releases Updated Standard for Toy Safety

ASTM International (ASTM) has published the 2016 update to its toy safety standard. ASTM F963 - 16 - Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety provides the following updates: …
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Nov 7, 2016

ASTM Releases Updated Standards for Leathers

ASTM International (ASTM) has released standards particular for leathers. The standards are: ASTM D4831 - 00(2016) Standard Test Method for Buckle Tear Strength of Leather This…
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Nov 7, 2016

ASTM Revises Standard for Inclined Sleep Products

ASTM International (ASTM) has released ASTM F3118 - 16a Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Infant Inclined Sleep Products. The standard updates the old version covering the…
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Nov 7, 2016

CA DTSC Re-opens Comment Period for the Listing of Children’s Foam-Padded Sleeping Products

The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has re-opened the comment period for the Safer Consumer Products Regulations - Listing Children’s Foam-Padded Sleeping Products…

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