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Jul 19, 2016

Mexico Publishes Herbal Medicines Standard

Mexico has published Mexican Official Standard NOM-073-SSA1-2015, Stability of Drugs and Medicines as well as Herbal Remedies in its Official Gazette on June 6, 2016. The standard…

Jul 19, 2016

New York City Prepares for Implementation of Sodium Warnings in Food Establishments

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) will now require chain restaurants to post warnings on all high-sodium menu items. Effective June 6, 2016, the rule was…

Jul 19, 2016

Norway Adopts New Regulations on DEGEE

The Food Safety Authority has adopted the regulation of diethylene glycol monoethyl ether (DEGEE) for cosmetics and body care products. Regulations on DEGEE have been previously unregulated…

Jul 19, 2016

Norway Updates Textiles Standards

Standards Norway (SN) has released the following standards for textiles: NS-EN 16806-1:2016 Textiles and textile products - Textiles containing phase change materials (PCM) - Part 1:…

Jul 19, 2016

Philippines Adopts Cosmetics ASEAN Directive

The Philippines Food and Drug Administration has adopted changes made in the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive, adjusting the compliance date for the following substances: 3-Benzyltdene Camphor …

Jul 19, 2016

Qatar Sets Stricter Jewelry Labeling Rules

Qatar’s Ministry of Economy and Commerce (MEC) has issued a circular regarding the labeling of gold, silver, diamonds, precious stones, pearls, watches and antiques sold in the country. …

Jul 19, 2016

Singapore Publishes Water-Based Sealer, Emulsion Paint Standards

The Singapore Standards, Productivity and Innovation Board (SPRING) has released the following standards relating to various household chemicals: SS 579:2015 - Specification for water…

Jul 19, 2016

STURDY Act is proposed in United States Congress

Illinois Representative Janice Schakowsky has introduced H.R. 5442 - STURDY Act in the United States House of Representatives. The STURDY Act (Stop Tip-overs of Unstable, Risky Dressers on…

Jul 19, 2016

Taiwan Issues Children’s Bed Guards Standards

The Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) has published CNS 15911 which lists safety requirements and test methods for children's bed guards for domestic use. The standard…

Jul 19, 2016

Taiwan Issues Play Equipment Standard

Taiwan’s Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) has published CNS 15913 which covers soft contained play equipment. The standard was published on June 14, 2016.

Jul 19, 2016

UL Article published on 3D Printed Devices

Chris Krampitz, UL's Director of Strategy and Innovation for Additive Manufacturing Technologies recently shared his knowledge and experience with Additive Manufacturing of medical devices…

Jul 19, 2016

UL Exhibiting at ABC Kids Expo – Las Vegas, NV (add under Toys and Juvenile Products)

UL experts will be on-hand at ABC Kids Expo, taking place October 18-21, 2016 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, to discuss the company’s quality assurance and safety programs for juvenile…

Jul 19, 2016

UL Exhibiting at Supply Side West – Las Vegas, NV (add under Dietary Supplements)

UL will showcase our testing and certification quality assurance solutions for the dietary supplements industry at Supply Side West 2016, BOOTH TT155, October 4-8, at the Mandalay Bay…

Jul 19, 2016

UL Expands Accreditation Scope for Softlines Testing in United Kingdom

UL VS Ltd. has expanded its softlines accreditation scope to include a broad range of textiles consumer goods ranging from fabric samples to finished products, including flammability…

Jul 19, 2016

UL Receives CGCRE Accreditation for Toys

UL Consumer and Retail Services Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Shenzhen facilities have been accredited by General Coordination of Accreditation (CGCRE) of INMETRO to perform full testing of …

Jul 19, 2016

United States Drafts Guidance for Reducing Sodium in Prepared Food

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released drafted guidance for food manufacturers, restaurants, and food service operations for the voluntary reduction of sodium content in…

Jul 19, 2016

United States Issues Industry Guidance for Conventional Food and Dietary Supplement Nutrition Labels

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued industry guidance entitled Policy on Declaring Small Amounts of Nutrients and Dietary Ingredients on Nutrition Labels; Guidance for…

Jul 19, 2016

United States Releases Final Rule for Dehumidifiers

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a final rule for the Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Dehumidifiers that imposes more stringent energy standards…

Jul 19, 2016

United States Sets Public Meeting for Energy Conservation Standards, Portable Air Conditioners

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR) and has announced a public meeting regarding the Energy Conservation Standards for Portable Air…

Jul 19, 2016

Vietnam Enforces Azo Dyes and Formaldehyde Regulations for Textiles

SUBSTANCE REQUIREMENTS Azo Dyes ≤ 30 mg/kg [22 items listed in Appendix 3 of the Circular (same items as listed under REACH)] Formaldehyde Textile products for…