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UL Launches PWB Performance Testing Lab to Boost the Local Industry’s Competitiveness

Taipei, Taiwan Oct. 20, 2015 — UL officially opened a printed wiring board (PWB) performance testing lab in Taipei today. Incorporating the widely tested UL746 and UL796 safety…

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‘Here Comes the Sun’ — Egypt Embraces Photovoltaic Systems

With power demand rising five to six percent each year and current generating capacity already falling short, the Arab Republic of Egypt experiences blackouts and power rationing,…

Setting the Standard: UL Introduces the First Dedicated Safety Standard UL 2056 for Power Bank Industry

HONG KONG, Oct. 13, 2015 — UL, a global leader of product safety testing and certification for over 120 years, announced today the launch of its first dedicated testing and certification…

ACCC Issues Information on Teething Necklace Safety

AUSTRALIA - The Australia Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issued information and alerts pertaining to the safety of teething necklace for babies. Designed to be worn as…

ASTM Developing New Standard for Liquid Detergent Laundry Packets

UNITED STATES - American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) intends to publish a new safety standard “Consumer Safety Specification for Liquid Laundry Packets” (F3159-15), for the…

ASTM Releases Standard for Recreational Powered Scooters and Pocket Bikes

UNITED STATES - The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) has released the following standards for recreation powered scooters and pocket bikes designed for children: ASTM…

BSI Publishes Standards for Textile Machinery and Leather

UNITED KINGDOM - The British Standards Institute (BSI) has published the following new standard for textile machinery and leather. Standard Status Date of Publication BS ISO 18599…

BSMI Announces Safety of Gun-Shaped Toys for Children

TAIWAN - The Taiwan Bureau of Standards Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) announced the results of safety testing conducted on gun-shaped toys intended for children. Testing was conducted on…

BSMI Enforces Mandatory Inspections for Children’s Raincoats

TAIWAN – The Taiwan Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) has announced the implementation of mandatory inspection of domestically produced or imported children’s raincoats. …

California Amends “Made in U.S.A.” Labeling Law

UNITED STATES - The Governor of the State of California has enacted Senate Bill 633 that includes the state’s restrictions on the “Made in U.S.A.” labeling requirements. Current rules…

CEN Publishes Latest Standard for the Safety of Toys

EUROPEAN UNION - The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has published the latest standard for the safety of toys, entitled EN 71-5:2015 Safety of toys - Part 5: Chemical toys …

CEN Publishes Standards for Finished Leather

EUROPEAN UNION - The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has published the following standards for leather: Standard ICS Date of Availability Date of Implementation …

CEN Releases Amendment to Nickel Standard

EUROPEAN UNION - The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has released EN 1811:2011+A1:2015, amending the test method used for REACH compliance to determine nickel released from…

CEN Releases Ratification of Standards for Textiles

EUROPEAN UNION - The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has ratified the following standards. The standards are in process for publication and scheduling for enforcement. …

CFDA Releases Draft Regulations for Food with Special Medical Purposes

CHINA - The China Food and Drug Administration (CFDA) has released draft regulations for food with special medical purposes through the Administrative Measures for Registration of Foods for…

ChemSec Launches Online Database for Chemicals in Textiles

SWEDEN - ChemSec has launched an online searchable database containing information on more than 6, 500 chemicals found in textiles. The identification of the chemicals is based on regional…

China Announces New Standards for Toy and Children’s Products

CHINA - The government of China has released the following new standards for toys and children’s products and their 2016 enforcement dates. Standard Enforcement Date Source Links GB…

China Releases Cosmetic Safety Technical Specification

CHINA - The China Food and Drug Administration (CFDA) has released technical specifications for the safety of cosmetics products in China. The specification is released through Cosmetic…

China Releases Textile Standards

CHINA - The government of China has released implementation dates for the following textile standards. Name of Standard Enforcement Date Source Link GB/T 31713-2015 Hygienic…

CIRS Provides Clarifications on Baby Toiletry Guidelines

CHINA - The Chemical Inspection and Regulation Service (CIRS) announced some clarifications for imported baby toiletries and how to properly import into China. Additional documentation is…

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