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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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Oct 16, 2015

TFDA Releases Amended Testing Methods for Formaldehyde in Food

TAIWAN - The Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) has released two testing methods announcement for formaldehyde in food. “Testing method for Formaldehyde in Foods” In consideration…
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Oct 16, 2015

Vermont Attorney General Issues Guidance Document: Genetically Engineered Food Labeling

UNITED STATES - Vermont Attorney General William Sorrell has issued guidance document on Consumer Protection Rule CP 121 – Labeling Foods Produced with Genetic Engineering with regard to…
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Oct 16, 2015

Vietnam Publishes New Formaldehyde and Azo Dye Requirements for Textiles

VIETNAM - The Vietnam Ministry of Industry and Trade has released a draft circular regulation regarding permitted amounts of formaldehyde and azo dyes in textile products that are…
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Oct 14, 2015

Health Wearables: Finding the Balance Between Innovation and Safety

Wearables have become increasingly popular in recent years, and demand doesn’t appear to be slowing down. The worldwide market for wearable technology products is expected to increase…
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Oct 13, 2015

Storms Power Interest in Energy System Improvements

Major weather events often cause cities to look at their infrastructures and systems. In 1888, an historic snowstorm led to changes in New York City’s electrical system. Leading up to that…
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Oct 9, 2015

UL & Materialise Partner to Provide AM Training in Europe

UL and Materialise, a provider of Additive Manufacturing (AM) software solutions and sophisticated 3D printing services, are collaborating to offer a range of 3D printing training courses…
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Oct 9, 2015

UL Furniture & Bedding's Ribbon Cutting Event Covered in Holland Sentinel's Sunday Paper

On September 2nd, 2015, Advanced Furniture Testing – A UL Company held our Grand Opening in Holland MI. Local businesses and furniture industry participants came to tour the lab and enjoy…

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