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Oct 16, 2015

Halloween Safety

Every Halloween, potentially flammable costumes and improperly-used decorations contribute to a significant increase in burn-related injuries, home fires and accidents. With about 1,170…
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Oct 16, 2015

Health Canada Consults on the Revised Labeling Standard for Acetaminophen on Drug Use

CANADA - Health Canada has opened a public consultation on the revised labeling standard for acetaminophen. The revisions on labeling include the establishment of a Product Facts Table to…
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Oct 16, 2015

IEC Releases Several Standards for Electronics & Electrical Products

EUROPEAN UNION - The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has released the following standards for electronics and electrical products. Standard Status Enforcement Date …
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Oct 16, 2015

INMETRO Consults on Filming Requirement for Toy Testing Certification Process

BRAZIL - The Brazilian National Institute of Metrology, Standardization and Industrial Quality (INMETRO) is seeking comments on its proposed change to the procedures for the certification…
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Oct 16, 2015

INMETRO Publishes Decree to Extend Regulation for the Safety of Children’s Cots

BRAZIL - The Brazilian National Institute of Metrology, Standardization and Industrial Quality (INMETRO) has published Decree No. 422 to establish the mandatory general and technical…
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Oct 16, 2015

INMETRO Publishes Guide to Textile Labeling

BRAZIL - The National Institute of Metrology Standardization and Industrial Quality (INMETRO) of Brazil has published a primer booklet, Você Sabe Para que Serve a Etiqueta (Do You Know What…
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Oct 16, 2015

ISO Announces Status of Standards for Textiles

INTERNATIONAL - The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has announced the status of standards for textiles. Standard Status Stage Committee Date ISO/FDIS 19070…
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Oct 16, 2015

ISO Publishes New Standards for Textiles

INTERNATIONAL - The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published the following textile standards: Standard TC/SC Stage Date ISO 18074Textiles --…
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Oct 16, 2015

Italy Introduces Draft EU Labeling Requirements for Food Products

ITALY - The Council of Ministers of Italy has approved a draft bill amending the EU Regulation 1169/201 intended to introduce a European food label that will eliminate the compulsory…
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Oct 16, 2015

KEMI Proposes Stricter Regulation of Three Hazardous Substances

SWEDEN - The Swedish Chemicals Agency (KEMI) has announced its submission of proposals to add the following three substances to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) candidate list…
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Oct 16, 2015

Maine Adds Formaldehyde to Priority Chemical List

UNITED STATES - Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced the addition of formaldehyde to its priority chemicals list under the Toxic Chemicals in Children's Products law…
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Oct 16, 2015

MFDS Releases Regulation for the Safety of Cosmetics

KOREA - The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) of Korea has released a regulation for the safety of cosmetics through Proposed Amendments to the "Regulation on Safety Standards of…
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Oct 16, 2015

Norway Adds DEHP to List of Authorisations

NORWAY - The Official Journal of the European Union has announced Norway’s addition of the substance bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) to the list of authorization decisions agreed by…
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Oct 16, 2015

Now Open! The 2016 Singapore International 3D Printing Competitions

UL partners, the Singapore Centre for 3D Printing and Nanyang Technological University, are pleased to announce the launch of the 2016 Singapore International 3D Printing Competitions! …
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Oct 16, 2015

Revision of Restriction for Nonylphenol Ethoxylates

Draft Commission Regulation amending Entry 46 of Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and…
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Oct 16, 2015

SCCS Concludes Two Cosmetic Ingredients are Unsafe

EUROPEAN UNION - The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has released its opinions on cosmetic ingredients deoxyarbutin and phenylene bis-diphenyltriazine, concluding that the…
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Oct 16, 2015

SCCS Consults on the Use of Nano Form of TiO2 in Sunscreens and Sprays

EUROPEAN UNION - The European Commission (EC) Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) is seeking public opinion on the use of nano form of Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) in sunscreens and…
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Oct 16, 2015

SCCS Releases Opinions Pertaining on the Safety of Three Hair Dye Ingredients

EUROPEAN UNION - The European Commission's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has released three opinions pertaining to the safety of three hair dye ingredients. The opinions…
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Oct 16, 2015

State of Vermont Delays Review Period for Toxic Substances in Children’s Products Rule

UNITED STATES – Amid concerns from industry stakeholders Vermont has extended the review period for a final proposed rule to implement its chemical reporting program for children's products…
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Oct 16, 2015

TFDA Publishes Infant Formula Nutritional Labeling Requirements

TAIWAN - The Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) has released Requirements for Nutritional Labeling of Infant and Follow-up Formula and Foods for Special Medical Purposes. The…

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