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Feb 11, 2016

Canada Adds Three Substances to DSL

The Canadian Department of the Environment has issued Order 2015-87-13-02 Amending the Non-domestic Substances List. The amendment adds three substances to the Domestic Substance List (DSL)…

Feb 11, 2016

CFDA Issues Notice as Technical Standard for Cosmetics

CHINA - The China Food and Drug Administration (CFDA) has released CFDA Bulletin (2015 No. 268) on the Promulgation of Cosmetic Safety Specifications (2015 Edition). This…

Feb 11, 2016

CFDA Publishes Revised Cosmetics Inventory

CHINA - China’s Food and Drug Administration (CFDA) has announced the release of its final revised version of the Inventory of Existing Cosmetics Ingredients in China (IECIC 2015). …

Feb 11, 2016

EFSA Concludes Safety of Chemical Mixture Used in Food Contact Materials

EUROPEAN UNION - The European Food Safety Authority's (EFSA) food contact materials panel (CEF) has released its opinion, concluding the safety of a mixture of the following substances for…

Feb 11, 2016

EU Adds Five Substances to SVHC Candidate List

EUROPEAN UNION - The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has announced the addition of five substances of very high concern (SVHCs) to the candidate list, bringing the total to 168 entries…

Feb 11, 2016

FDA Releases Final Rule for Paper and Paperboard Components as Indirect Food Additives

UNITED STATES - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a final rule amending the food additive regulations on paper and paperboard components. The final rule focuses on…

Feb 11, 2016

FTC Consults on Proposed Revisions of Jewelry Guides

UNITED STATES - The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated a public consultation regarding its proposed amendment of the Jewelry Guides, providing guidance to deter businesses from…

Feb 11, 2016

Italy Amends Decree 21.03.1973 for Stainless Steel Food Contact Materials

ITALY - Health Ministerial Decree n.195 of August 6, 2015 updates the Ministeriale Decree 21.03.1973, changing the migration testing to determine compliance of stainless steel food contact…

Feb 11, 2016

Italy Issues Legislative Decree for Cosmetic Products

The Official Gazette of Italy has published Legislative Decree 4 December 2015, n. 204 citing penalties for violation of Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 on cosmetic products. (15G00220). …

Feb 11, 2016

Sustainability Standard for Household Clothes Washers Recognized by US and Canadian Standards Bodies

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM), CSA Group, and UL Environment today announced that AHAM 7003/CSA R7003-16/UL…

Feb 11, 2016

UAE Enacts Stricter Rules for Precious Metals and Stones

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - The President of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has enacted Federal Law No. 11 applicable to trading, hallmarking and…

Feb 11, 2016

USA Announces Repeal of Country-of-Origin Labeling for Beef and Pork

UNITED STATES – The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that it is repealing the country-of-origin labeling (COOL) for beef and pork. This action occurs under the…

Feb 10, 2016

CEN Issues Standard for Textile Dyestuffs

The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has issued standard EN ISO 16373-1:2015 Textiles - Dyestuffs - Part 1: General principles of testing colored textiles for dyestuff…

Feb 10, 2016

Connecticut Enforces New Rules on Generic Drugs

The State of Connecticut has implemented new rules effective January 1, 2016 requiring that drugs sold only as generic include the following information: Manufacturer’s name and website …

Feb 10, 2016

DOE External Power Supply Requirements, Effective February 21, 2016

Effective February 21, 2016, external power supplies (EPS) used to convert household electric current into direct current or lower-voltage alternating current to operate consumer products,…

Feb 10, 2016

EC Extends Consultation Period on Possible CMR Restrictions in Textiles

The European Commission (EC) has updated its consultation period on the possible restriction of hazardous substances (CMR 1A and 1B) in textile articles and clothing for consumer use under…

Feb 10, 2016

EC Releases Regulation on NPE Restriction in Textile Articles

The European Commission (EC) has officially published Commission Regulation 2016/26, restricting nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEs) in textile articles. The regulation specifies NPE…

Feb 10, 2016

ISO Issues Standards for Textiles, Leather and Footwear

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has issued the following standards for textiles, leather and footwear. TEXTILES Standard TC/SC Stage Date ISO/FDIS…

Feb 10, 2016

ISO Publishes Standard for Textiles

International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO/DIS 16847 Textiles - Test method for assessing the matting appearance of napped fabrics after cleansing. Standard …

Feb 10, 2016

ISO Releases Standards for Two Flame Retardants

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released two standards for the determination of flame retardants in textiles: Flame Retardant Method brominated…

Canada Adds Three Substances to DSL

CFDA Issues Notice as Technical Standard for Cosmetics

CFDA Publishes Revised Cosmetics Inventory

EFSA Concludes Safety of Chemical Mixture Used in Food Contact Materials

EU Adds Five Substances to SVHC Candidate List

FDA Releases Final Rule for Paper and Paperboard Components as Indirect Food Additives

FTC Consults on Proposed Revisions of Jewelry Guides

Italy Amends Decree 21.03.1973 for Stainless Steel Food Contact Materials

Italy Issues Legislative Decree for Cosmetic Products

Sustainability Standard for Household Clothes Washers Recognized by US and Canadian Standards Bodies

UAE Enacts Stricter Rules for Precious Metals and Stones

USA Announces Repeal of Country-of-Origin Labeling for Beef and Pork

CEN Issues Standard for Textile Dyestuffs

Connecticut Enforces New Rules on Generic Drugs

DOE External Power Supply Requirements, Effective February 21, 2016

EC Extends Consultation Period on Possible CMR Restrictions in Textiles

EC Releases Regulation on NPE Restriction in Textile Articles

ISO Issues Standards for Textiles, Leather and Footwear

ISO Publishes Standard for Textiles

ISO Releases Standards for Two Flame Retardants

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