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Dec 17, 2015

Harmonization of EN60598-1:2015, EN60598-2-20:2015 and EN60598-2-21:2015 to Directive 2006/95/EC

With the Communication 2015/C 300/03 of September 11, 2015 they have been published on the website of the Official Journal of the European Union, the new version of the standards EN 60598-1…
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Dec 17, 2015

ISO 1833-4:2006 Quantitative Chemical Analysis for Textiles Reviewed

INTERNATIONAL - The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has reviewed ISO 1833-4:2006 Textiles -- Quantitative chemical analysis -- Part 4: Mixtures of certain protein and…
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Dec 17, 2015

ISO Approves Standard for Wool Fiber Determination

INTERNATIONAL - The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has approved international standard ISO 137:2015 Wool -- Determination of fiber diameter -- Projection microscope…
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Dec 17, 2015

ISO Develops New Standard for Man-made Fiber Textiles

INTERNATIONAL - The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is currently developing ISO/AWI 20920 Textiles -- Man-made Fibres -- Determination of Dye-uptake of Polyester Fibres…
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Dec 17, 2015

ISO Develops Standard for the Determination of the Total Nitrogen Content for Food Products

INTERNATIONAL - The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has issued  ISO/DIS 16634-2 Food products -- Determination of the total nitrogen content by combustion according to…
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Dec 17, 2015

ISO Publishes Standard for Soap Content

INTERNATIONAL - The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO/AWI 4323 Soaps -- Determination of chlorides content -- Potentiometric method. Standard TC/SC …
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Dec 17, 2015

ISO Publishes Standard for the Safety Requirements of Children’s High Chairs

INTERNATIONAL - The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published standard ISO 9221-1:2015 Furniture -- Children's high chairs -- Part 1: Safety requirements, intended…
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Dec 17, 2015

ISO Publishes Standards for Textiles and Leather

INTERNATIONAL - The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has issued the following standards specific for textiles and leather: Quantitative analysis of cashmere, wool,…
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Dec 17, 2015

ISO Releases Standards for Footwear

INTERNATIONAL - The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has issued the following footwear standards: Standard TC/SC Stage Date ISO/FDIS 22649 Footwear -- Test…
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Dec 17, 2015

ISO Revises Standard for Child-resistant Packaging Requirements and Testing Procedures

INTERNATIONAL - The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has revised ISO 8317:2015 Child-resistant packaging -- Requirements and testing procedures for reclosable packages,…
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Dec 17, 2015

ISO Revises Standards for Cosmetics

INTERNATIONAL - The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has issued revised standards intended for microbiology of cosmetics. ISO 21150:2015 Cosmetics -- Microbiology --…
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Dec 17, 2015

OEHHA Delists Diaminotoluene as a Chemical to Cause Cancer

UNITED STATES - The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has removed Diaminotoluene (mixed) from the list of chemicals known to cause cancer after no…
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Dec 17, 2015

SCCS Releases Guidance on Cosmetic Ingredients Testing

EUROPEAN UNION - The European Commission's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) released its latest guidance for the testing and safety evaluation of cosmetic ingredients to…
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Dec 17, 2015

TIA Notes Impact of New Energy Efficiency Requirements to Toys

UNITED STATES - The Toy Industry Association, Inc. has noted that the amended U.S. Department of Energy efficiency regulations will affect toy manufacturers whose products contain external…
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Dec 17, 2015

Vermont Implements Rule on Chemical Disclosure Program for Children’s Products

UNITED STATES – Following the enactment of Act 188, the Vermont Department of Health has adopted the Chemicals of High Concern in Children's Products Rule that implements the state's…
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Dec 16, 2015

UL AMCC Opens Doors for Inaugural Class

After seven months of build-out and preparations, the UL Additive Manufacturing Competency Center (AMCC) successfully held the first of many advanced AM technical training sessions during…
UL holiday lights testing
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Dec 15, 2015

Naughty or nice: where UL tests the safety of holiday products

With the holiday season in full swing, many people are outfitting their homes in festive décor, such as lighting strings, Christmas trees and more. However, these decorative items can pose…
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Dec 15, 2015

UL & Materialise to offer AM training slate in March 2016

Whether you are just beginning to learn about 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing (AM) or looking to expand your current AM knowledge, UL and Materialise are collaborating to offer a…
Auto Anti-counterfeiting
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Dec 14, 2015

Going under the hood: auto part knock-offs harm brands and people

With recent attention on the cyber security risks of smart cars, it may be easy to forget about the physical risks that could be lurking under the hood. Counterfeiting in the supply chain…
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Dec 9, 2015

Vermont Children’s Product Rule for Chemicals Effective December 10, 2015

Details Vermont’s Chemicals of High Concern in Children’s Products (S.239) was signed into law on June 10, 2014.   The formal rule, the Chemicals of High Concern in Children’s Product Rule…

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