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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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Nov 7, 2016

Canada Gazette Aims to Release Regulations for 2012 Safe Food for Canadians Act

The Canada Gazette is aiming to release the Regulations for the 2012 Safe Food for Canadians Act. This regulation specifies inspection requirements for all commodities and food from plants…
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Nov 7, 2016

CEC Title 24 Deadlines Approaching! Are you prepared?

Download CEC Title 24 Deadlines Approaching MktoForms2.loadForm("//app-ab11.marketo.com", "365-LEA-623", 3035); Overview: California’s Title 24 2016 Energy Efficiency Standards will…
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Nov 7, 2016

CEN Releases Standards on Jewelries

The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has released several standards on jewelries namely: Name of Standard Description EN ISO 11210:2016 Jewellery - Determination of…
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Nov 7, 2016

China Announces Reduction of Cosmetic Consumption Tax to 15%

The China Ministry of Finance and State Administration of Taxation has announced the reduction of cosmetic consumption tax to 15%. This tax applies to the following high-end cosmetics: …
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Nov 7, 2016

Council of Ministers Agrees with New Limit Values for Lead in Toys

European Union’s Environment ministers have expressed support on the proposed amendment to the 2009 toy safety directive, introducing stricter limit values for lead. The ministers, during…
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Nov 7, 2016

EC Proposes Permission of Hair Dye Substances for Eyelashes

The European Commission (EC) has released a draft amendment to the cosmetics Regulation, specifically proposing the permission of use of several hair dye substances for coloring eyelashes,…
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Nov 7, 2016

FDA Consults on the Notice Released for Dietary Supplements

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is consulting the public on the release of the notice intended for dietary supplements. This notice is entitled as Agency Information Collection…
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Nov 7, 2016

FDA Extends Public Comment for Draft Guidance on New Dietary Ingredients

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the extension of the public comment for the draft guidance on new dietary ingredients. The draft guidance being commented is Dietary…
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Nov 7, 2016

FDA Finalizes Rule on the Amendment to the List of Drug Products

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finalizes the rule on the intent to amend the list of drug products in the country. This final rule provides the following changes: …
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Nov 7, 2016

FDA Issue Final Rule on Abbreviated New Drug Applications

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a final rule focused on abbreviated new drug applications on October 6, 2016. The final rule aims to implement Title XI of the Medicare…
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Nov 7, 2016

FDA Issues Guidance for the Use of the Term “Healthy” in the Labeling of Human Food Products

The US Food and Drug Administrations (FDA) has issued Guidance for Industry: Use of the Term “Healthy” in the Labeling of Human Food Products on September 28, 2016. The guidance document…
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Nov 7, 2016

FDA Issues Industry Guidance for Generic Drug Facilities, Sites & Organizations

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued Guidance for Industry: Self-Identification of Generic Drug Facilities, Sites and Organizations. This guidance aims to assist human…

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