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Nov 11, 2015

CEN Publishes Standard for Leather

EUROPEAN UNION - The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has published the standard, Leather - Determination of flex resistance - Part 2: Vamp flex method (ISO/FDIS 5402-2:2015),…
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Nov 11, 2015

Colombia Amends Garment and Textile Products Labeling Regulation

COLOMBIA - The Colombian Minister of Commerce, Industry and Tourism has released Resolution No. 3023, amending Article 5.2 of Resolution No. 1950 on labeling of garments that was originally…
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Nov 11, 2015

Colombia Amends Regulations on Labeling of Footwear and Leather Goods

COLOMBIA - The Colombian Minister of Commerce, Industry and Tourism has released Resolution No. 3024, amending Article 5.1 of Resolution No. 933 originally published on April 21, 2008, for…
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Nov 11, 2015

Cosmetics Committee Approves Three Cosmetic Ingredients

EUROPEAN UNION - The European Commission's (EC) Standing Committee on Cosmetics Products has approved the use of zinc oxide as a UV filter, as per its released meeting agenda on October 22,…
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Nov 11, 2015

CPSC Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Infant Bouncer Seats

UNITED STATES - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the safety standard for infant bouncer seats. Infant bouncer seat is…
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Nov 11, 2015

CPSC Proposes Rules for Children’s Folding Chairs and Stools

UNITED STATES - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for children’s folding chairs and stools, including: Incorporation by…
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Nov 11, 2015

CPSC Releases Notice for the Extension of Public Consultation for Baby Bouncers and Walker-Jumpers

UNITED STATES - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has extended the public consultation period for baby bouncers and walker-jumpers until December 28, 2015. The notice…
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Nov 11, 2015

ECHA Updates CLH Consultations and Registry of Intentions

EUROPEAN UNION - The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has opened for public consultation the following harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) proposals: Substance CAS No. EC No. …
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Nov 11, 2015

EFSA Concludes Safety of Substances in FCMs

EUROPEAN UNION - The European Food Safety Authority's (EFSA) food contact materials panel (CEF) has released its assessment on the safety of the substance 2,4-di-tert-amylphenol for use in…
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Nov 11, 2015

EPA Report Concludes Safety of Most Preservatives

DENMARK - The Danish Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a report concluding the safety of several preservatives for use in cosmetic products, within their permitted…
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Nov 11, 2015

ESMA Issues Draft Technical Regulation for Cosmetics Products

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - The Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (ESMA) has issued a draft technical regulation for cosmetics and toiletries products, released through…
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Nov 11, 2015

FDA Improves Process Submission for Food Processors

UNITED STATES - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a process improvement for food processors submitting information to FDA for acidified and low-acid canned food,…
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Nov 11, 2015

INMETRO Publishes Ordinance to Prohibit Customized Bottles and Pacifiers

BRAZIL - The National Institute of Metrology Standardization and Industrial Quality (INMETRO) has published an ordinance aiming to prohibit the marketing of customized bottles and pacifiers…
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Nov 11, 2015

ISO Develops Standard for Jewelry Ring Sizes

INTERNATIONAL - The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has developed the following jewelry standard. Standard TC/SC Stage Date ISO/FDIS 8653 Jewellery - Ring-sizes …
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Nov 11, 2015

ISO Issues Guidelines for ISO 16128

INTERNATIONAL - The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has issued guidelines on the definitions and criteria for natural and organic cosmetic ingredients and products. …
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Nov 11, 2015

ISO Issues Standard for the Determination of Density of Paints and Varnishes

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has issued ISO/FDIS 2811-1 Paints and varnishes - Determination of density - Part 1: Pycnometer method, for determination of the…
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Nov 11, 2015

ISO Issues Standard for the Primary Packaging Materials for Medicinal Products

INTERNATIONAL - The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has issued revised standard ISO 15378:2015 Primary packaging materials for medicinal products, with particular…
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Nov 11, 2015

ISO Proposes Revision to ISO 8124-6:2014

INTERNATIONAL - The International Standards Organization (ISO) intends to revise ISO 8124-6:2014 Safety of toys -- Part 6: Certain phthalate esters in toys and children's products through…
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Nov 11, 2015

ISO Provides Test Method for Footwear

INTERNATIONAL - The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 10717:2010 Footwear -- Test method for slide fasteners -- Burst strength, specifying test…
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Nov 11, 2015

ISO Releases Standards for Footwear and Textile

INTERNATIONAL - The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has issued the following standards specific to leathers used in footwear and textiles. Standard TC/SC Stage…

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