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Sep 22, 2015

Updated 3DP & AM Equipment Compliance Guideline Now Available

The 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing Equipment Compliance Guideline was recently updated to include guidance on Powder Safety and on 3D Printers intended for use by children in…
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Sep 18, 2015

U.S. DOE announces SunShot Initiative awarded to UL

NORTHBROOK,Ill.,September 16, 2015–UL (Underwriters Laboratories), a global safety science organization, is proud to announcethat the U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Initiative has…
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Sep 17, 2015

Health Canada recognizes IEC 60601 3rd edition with Amendment 1

According to the Health Canada website, effective August 31st, 2015, Health Canada now recognizes both IEC 60601 3rd edition (ed.3.0) and 3rd edition with Amendment 1 (ed.3.1). The…
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Sep 16, 2015

AQSIQ Announces Standard for Imported Food Certification

CHINA ̶ The Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) of China announced the release of a new document specifying requirements for imported food in China: …
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Sep 16, 2015

BSI Opens Standard for Appliances Intended for Skin and Hair Care for Public Consultation

UNITED KINGDOM  ̶  The British Standards Institution (BSI) is consulting the public on the release of a standard applicable to appliances intended for skin and hair care. The standard is…
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Sep 16, 2015

DOE Proposes Rule for Energy Conservation Standards for Ceiling Fan Light Kits

UNITED STATES  ̶  The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has proposed rules specific to the energy conservation standards for ceiling fan light kits. The document, entitled Energy Conservation…
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Sep 16, 2015

ECHA Releases Guidance on Natural Complex Substances; Updates Guide on Dossier Evaluation

EUROPEAN UNION  ̶  The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has announced the release of new guidelines that will provide assistance to industry on substance identification and sameness of…
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Sep 16, 2015

ECHA Updates its Risk Management Option Analysis Tool

EUROPEAN UNION  ̶  The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has announced the update of its Public Activities Coordination Tool (PACT) for risk management option analysis (RMOA) or hazard…
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Sep 16, 2015

Government Seeks Comments on Proposed Approach for Cumulative Risk Assessment of Phthalates

CANADA - The Canadian government has started a public consultation regarding its proposed approach for cumulative risk assessment (CRA), both human health and ecological, from combined…
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Sep 16, 2015

Korea Issues Revised Draft for REACH

KOREA ̶ The Ministry of Environment (Chemicals Policy Division) of Korea has issued a revised draft for chemical substances. The draft is released through Revised Enforcement Decree of the…
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Sep 16, 2015

NTP Finds Evidence of Carcinogenicity of Penta-BDE Flame Retardant

UNITED STATES - The National Toxicology Program (NTP) review panel has concluded the carcinogenic activity of pentabromodiphenyl ether (penta-BDE) flame retardants, approving a technical…
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Sep 16, 2015

OEHHA Extends Public Consultation for the Listing of Furfuryl Alcohol

UNITED STATES ̶  The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has extended the public consultation period for its intent to list furfuryl alcohol as known to…
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Sep 16, 2015

OEHHA Issues Latest List of Proposition 65

UNITED STATES - The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has released the latest list of the Proposition 65, dated August 25, 2015. Proposition 65 is…
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Sep 15, 2015

BSI Issues Standard for the Safety of Toys

The British Standards Institution (BSI) has issued standard PD CEN/TR 15071:2015 Safety of toys. National Translations of Warnings and Instructions for Use in the EN 71 Series. The…
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Sep 15, 2015

BSI Publishes Guidance on Textile and Textile Products

UNITED KINGDOM - The British Standards Institution (BSI) has published guidance document PD CEN/TR 16741:2015 - Textiles and Textile Products. Guidance on Health and Environmental Issues…
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Sep 15, 2015

BSI Updates RAF for TR 13387; Child Use and Care Articles

UNITED KINGDOM  ̶  The British Standards Institution (BSI) has updated the safety guidelines for TR 13387. The standard, previously published in 2004, is now comprised as five separate…
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Sep 15, 2015

Canada Gazette Issues New Cribs, Cradles and Bassinets Regulations

CANADA  ̶  The Canada Gazette has issued the new Cribs, Cradles and Bassinets Regulations (CCBR) under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA). The new regulations are specific to…
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Sep 15, 2015

CEN Drafts Updated Standard for Children's High Chairs

EUROPEAN UNION  ̶  Draft European Standard prEN 14988 has been submitted to CEN members for enquiry. The document is prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 364 "Project Committee – High…
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Sep 15, 2015

CIRS Explains Major Changes in China Dietary Supplement Regulation System

CHINA = The Chemical Inspection and Regulation Service (CIRS) has discussed major revisions in the China Dietary Supplement Regulation System covered by the three recent new drafts released…
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Sep 15, 2015

CPSC Consults on the Notice Released for Carpets and Rugs

UNITED STATES  ̶  The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has opened the Proposed Extension of Approval of Information Collection; Comment Request—Testing and Recordkeeping…

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