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Jul 19, 2016

European Union Releases Curtain and Drape Standard

The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has released EN 1102:2016 Textiles and Textile Products - Burning Behaviour - Curtains and Drapes - Detailed Procedure to Determine the…

Jul 19, 2016

European Union Updates Biocides List; Includes Peracetic Acid

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has updated its Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR) Union List with the following six approved active substances: Peracetic acid [CAS# 79-21-0] …

Jul 19, 2016

Germany Publishes Textile Standards

The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has issued the following standards: DIN EN ISO 9092 rev: Textiles - Nonwovens - Definition (ISO/NP 9092:2016); German version prEN ISO 9092…

Jul 19, 2016

Germany Releases Paint and Varnish Standards

The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has issued the following standards relating to paints and varnishes: STANDARD NUMBER TITLE ABSTRACT DIN EN ISO 4628-1 Paints and…

Jul 19, 2016

Indonesia Releases Standard for Children’s Bicycles

The National Standardization Agency of Indonesia (SNI) has released SNI 8224: 2016 Safety Requirements and Test Methods for Bicycles for Young Children. The standard provides safety and…

Jul 19, 2016

ISO Issues Paint and Varnish Standards for Review

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has confirmed several standards for paints and varnishes: ISO 14680-3:2000 Paints and Varnishes – Determination of Pigment…

Jul 19, 2016

ISO Releases New Leather Standard

The International Organization for Standardization ISO/DIS 17075-2 Leather Chemical Determination of Chromium (VI) Content in Leather– Part 2: Chromatographic Method. The new standard…

Jul 19, 2016

ISO Releases Standards for Paint and Varnish

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released the following standards under development for paints and varnishes: STANDARD STATUS DATE ISO/DIS 6270-1…

Jul 19, 2016

ISO Releases Standards on Microbiology in Food Chain

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has announced the release of its two-part series of standards on microbiology in the food chain: ISO 16140-1:2016, Microbiology…

Jul 19, 2016

Mexico Declares Hosiery Quality Standard

The Ministry of Economy, through the Directorate-General for Standards, has issued “NMX-A-215-INNTEX-2015,” a standard which establishes quality specifications for hosiery and cancels NMX-A…

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.

Feature Stories

European Union Releases Curtain and Drape Standard

European Union Updates Biocides List; Includes Peracetic Acid

Germany Publishes Textile Standards

Germany Releases Paint and Varnish Standards

Indonesia Releases Standard for Children’s Bicycles

ISO Issues Paint and Varnish Standards for Review

ISO Releases New Leather Standard

ISO Releases Standards for Paint and Varnish

ISO Releases Standards on Microbiology in Food Chain

Mexico Declares Hosiery Quality Standard

Mexico Publishes Herbal Medicines Standard

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

Norway Adopts New Regulations on DEGEE

Norway Updates Textiles Standards

Philippines Adopts Cosmetics ASEAN Directive

Qatar Sets Stricter Jewelry Labeling Rules

Singapore Publishes Water-Based Sealer, Emulsion Paint Standards

STURDY Act is proposed in United States Congress

Taiwan Issues Children’s Bed Guards Standards

Taiwan Issues Play Equipment Standard

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