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Oct 16, 2015

CPSC Issues Recommendation for the Child Safety Use of Window Blinds with Pull Cords

UNITED STATES - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued the three-step recommendation, “Kids and Cords Don’t Mix,” on the safe use of window blinds with pull cords…

Oct 16, 2015

Denmark Releases New Maximum Limit on Use of PFCs in Food Packaging

DENMARK - The Danish Ministry of Environment and Food has released a recommended limit on the use of perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs) in paper and cardboard food packaging. The recommended…

Oct 16, 2015

DPH Announces Changes on Food Service Establishment Regulations

UNITED STATES - The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has announced changes that will be made to the Food Rules and Regulations (511-6-1). Major changes include: “Incubator food…

Oct 16, 2015

EC Proposes Framework for Energy Efficiency Labeling of Certain Products

EUROPEAN UNION - The European Commission (EC) has proposed a regulation setting a framework for energy efficiency labeling for energy-related products. The regulation is released through…

Oct 16, 2015

EC Seeks Comments on Zinc Oxide Restriction and Chloroacetamide Ban

EUROPEAN UNION - The European Commission (EC) has announced a public consultation regarding the proposed restrictions on the use of zinc oxide as a colorant, and a ban on the use of…

Oct 16, 2015

ECHA Announces Compliance of Article 95 of BPR

EUROPEAN UNION - The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) set September 1, 2015 as the compliance date for the implementation of Article 95 under the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR). The…

Oct 16, 2015

ECHA Announces Plan to Update its Guidance on Substances in Articles

EUROPEAN UNION - The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has announced its plan to update the “Guidance on Requirements for Substances in Articles.” The decision follows a recent judgment,…

Oct 16, 2015

ECHA Announces Updates on Submitted Testing Proposals and CLP Intentions

EUROPEAN UNION - The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has announced its updates on harmonised classification and labeling (CLH) intentions and submitted testing proposals: Substance CAS…

Oct 16, 2015

ECHA Issues Opinions on Active Substance Approvals and Non-Approvals under BPC

EUROPEAN UNION - The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has issued opinions on four active substance approvals and three non-approvals under the Biocidal Products Regulations (BPR). The…

Oct 16, 2015

ECHA Publishes Seven New Proposals for SVHCs

EUROPEAN UNION - The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published seven new proposals under the potential Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs). 1,3-Propanesultone [CAS# 1120-71-4] o …

Oct 16, 2015

ECHA Releases Guidance Documents for Downstream User Chemical Safety Report

EUROPEAN UNION - The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has released a practical guide for downstream users’ preparation of a chemical safety report. This chemical safety report is prepared…

Oct 16, 2015

ECHA Updates PACT for RMOA and Hazard Assessment

EUROPEAN UNION - The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has updated the Public Activities Coordination Tool (PACT) for the Risk Management Option Analysis (RMOA) and hazard assessment for…

Oct 16, 2015

EPA Issues Direct Final Rule on SNURs

UNITED STATES - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a direct final rule, imposing significant new use rules on 30 chemicals which were the subject of pre-manufacture…

Oct 16, 2015

EPA Issues Final Rule for SNURS on HBCD Used in Textiles

UNITED STATES - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a final Significant New Use Rule (SNUR) for Hexabromocyclododecane and 1,2,5,6,9,10-Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD)…

Oct 16, 2015

European Union Releases new Textile Standards

The European Committee for Standardization (CEN)published CEN ISO/TR 11827:2016 Textiles - - Identification of Fibres (ISO/TR 11827:2012). The technical report specifies methods for the…

Oct 16, 2015

FDA Approves Two Major Rules Under FSMA

UNITED STATES - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first two major rules under the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). The approval of the two rules is…

Oct 16, 2015

FDA Issues Draft Guidance for Menu Labeling

UNITED STATES - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued Draft Guidance for Industry: A Labeling Guide for Restaurants and Retail Establishments Selling Away-From-Home Foods -…

Oct 16, 2015

FDA to Issue Final Preventative Control Rules for Animal and People Food

UNITED STATES - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has submitted final preventative control rules for animal and people food to the Federal Register for publication as required…

Oct 16, 2015

Halloween Safety

Every Halloween, potentially flammable costumes and improperly-used decorations contribute to a significant increase in burn-related injuries, home fires and accidents. With about 1,170…

Oct 16, 2015

Health Canada Consults on the Revised Labeling Standard for Acetaminophen on Drug Use

CANADA - Health Canada has opened a public consultation on the revised labeling standard for acetaminophen. The revisions on labeling include the establishment of a Product Facts Table to…