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United States Signs Chemical Safety Act into Law

U.S. President Barack Obama has signed into law the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century. The new law updates the 1976 Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), originally…

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Chicago Forum on Global Cities: The Future Innovation for Tomorrow’s City Is Here

To examine the rise and influence of connected technology in cities, business executives converged at the Chicago Forum on Global Cities, hosted June 1-3 by the Financial Times and the…

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Don’t Gloss Over New Low-Emission Paint Labels

Most Americans consider their homes as safe havens. But according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the primary source of pollution comes from inside our homes. In fact, it…

ECHA Updates REACH SVHC Candidate List with One New Substance

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has added one new Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC) to the Candidate List for Authorization, bringing the total to 169 substances. As foreseen by…

United States Issues Final Rule on Food Labeling for Serving Size

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a final rule entitled Food Labeling: Serving Sizes of Foods That Can Reasonably Be Consumed At One Eating Occasion; Dual-Column Labeling;…

ASTM Issues Child-Resistant Packaging Standard

ASTM International has issued ASTM D3475-16 - Standard Classification of Child-Resistant Packages, defining the type of motions, skills, or tools required for a particular type of child…

ASTM Publishes Revised Juvenile Products Standards

ASTM International has published revised standards for infant bouncer seats, soft infant carriers, bassinets and cradles, children's chairs and stools, and stationary activity centers. …

ASTM Releases Standards for Evaluation of Laundry Sanitizers and Disinfectants

The ASTM International has released new standards for the evaluation of laundry sanitizers and disinfectants: STANDARD DESCRIPTION ASTM E2406-16 Standard Test Method for Evaluation of…

China Issues Consumer Warnings for Certain Children’s Products

The General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (ASQIQ) has released warnings for various products intended for children. The warnings are published together…

China Releases Toy Standards

Standardization Administration of China (SAC) has released the following standards for toys: GB/T 32603-2016 - Toys. Migration of Elements - Arsenic, Antimony, Selenium, Mercury by…

China Warns Consumers of Potential Hazards Related to Children’s Clothing

The General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (ASQIQ) has released a warning for garments intended for babies and children. The notice highlights common…

European Union Adopts Flavoring Substances Regulation

The European Commission (EC) has published Commission Regulation (EU) 2016/692 Amending Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1334/2008 as regards Certain Flavoring Substances. Following the…

European Union Amends Cosmetics Legislation; Approves Use of Potassium Hydroxide and Zinc Oxide

The European Commission (EC) has published in the Official Journal two regulations amending the European cosmetics legislation to approve the use of potassium hydroxide and zinc oxide. …

European Union Amends Kimberly Process for Certification of Rough Diamonds

The European Commission (EC) has published Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/667, amending the implementation of the Kimberly Process certification scheme for the international…

European Union Amends Standard for Household and Similar Electrical Appliances

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has amended two standards pertaining to household and similar electrical appliances: IEC 60335-1:2010+AMD1:2013+AMD2:2016 CSV…

European Union Approves Peracetic Acid for Use in Biocidal Products

The European Commission (EC) has approved the use of peracetic acid for use in biocidal products, specifically for: Product-type 1 (Disinfectants, Human hygiene) Product-type 2 …

European Union Calls for Further Regulation of Food Contact Materials

A study commissioned by the European Parliament’s Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety has concluded that the legal framework regulating food contact materials (FCMs) at…

European Union Publishes Footwear Standards

The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) published the following standards for footwear: EN ISO 17694 Footwear - Test Methods for Uppers and Lining - Flex Resistance (ISO 17694…

European Union Publishes Hot Beverage Dispenser Standard

The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has published EN 16889:2016 Food Hygiene - Production and Dispense of Hot Beverages from Hot Beverage Appliances - Hygiene Requirements,…

European Union Releases Implementing Regulation on Spirit Drink Test Methods

The European Commission (EC) released Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/635 Amending the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 2870/2000 as Regards certain Reference Methods for the…

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