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  • Feature Story
Jul 29, 2015

FDA finalizes draft guidance, exempting 120 medical device classifications from 510(k)

On July 1, 2015, FDA announced  it has updated and finalized the draft guidance issued in August 2014, entitled “Intent to Exempt Certain Unclassified, Class II, and Class I Reserved…
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Jul 29, 2015

UL Partners with Insurers to Launch Property Risk Certificate Program

NORTHBROOK, Ill., July 28, 2015 — UL (Underwriters Laboratories), a global safety science organization, brought together a team of over 70 insurance industry experts and, with their…
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Jul 28, 2015

Golf Products: Standing up to the Elements

Every few years, new materials are introduced into golf equipment to give players an edge in their game. In the late 1930s and early 1940s, golf equipment manufacturers shifted from…
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Jul 28, 2015

UL Research Aimed at Identifying 3D Printer Emissions

This manufacturing process differs from the commonly used injection mold method, which works typically by applying a molten plastic resin into a cast-metal mold using high pressure. Instead…
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Jul 28, 2015

UL Toy Testing Laboratory Receives NABL Accreditation

UL (Underwriters Laboratories), a global safety science organization, announced it has received International Organization for Standardization accreditation (ISO 17025) by the National…
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Jul 27, 2015

BAUA Publishes Second REACH Guide

Germany's Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BAUA) has released the second part of its guidance document for the registration of companies unfamiliar with the Registration,…
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Jul 27, 2015

BAUA Releases Latest Regulation on Hazardous Substances

Germany's Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BAUA) released the latest version of the country's regulation regarding protection against hazardous substances, which was…
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Jul 27, 2015

BfR Concludes Safety of Mineral Oils in Cosmetics after Risk Assessment

German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) has concluded the safety of mineral oils for cosmetics after its assesment on dermal absorption of mineral oil saturated hydrocarbons …
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Jul 27, 2015

CA Senate Passes Bill on Flame Retardant Labeling

The California Senate has passed SB 763, labeling requirements for juvenile products, and indicating whether or not they contain flame retardants. The bill applies to products intended for…
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Jul 27, 2015

Canada Gazette Publishes Part I of the Proposed Changes on Food Labeling

Canada Gazette has published Part I of the proposed changes made on food labeling. The proposed changes aims to reflect the latest science and eating habits of Canadians. The proposed…
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Jul 27, 2015

ChemSec Issues Textile Guide for Chemical Management in Textiles

The International Chemical Secretariat (ChemSec) has developed the Textile Guide, an online chemical management tool exclusively for the textile sector. The Textile Guide provides a tool…
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Jul 27, 2015

CPSC Consults on Phthalate Exposures Report

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has started a public consultation regarding its new report entitled “Estimated Phthalate Exposure and Risk to Pregnant Women and Women of…
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Jul 27, 2015

EC Notifies WTO of its Intended Cosmetics Regulation Changes

The European Commission has notified the World Trade Organisation (WTO) of its intended revisions to the EU cosmetics Regulation. These changes include: Restriction on the use of…
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Jul 27, 2015

EC Publishes Regulation on SDSs Requirements

The European Commission (EC) has published Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/830 of 28 May 2015, amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the…
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Jul 27, 2015

ECHA Announces Selection of Chemicals for Scrutiny, Launch of New Version of Registry for Biocidal Products and Adoption of Opinions by the BPC

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has announced its selection of approximately 200 substances, which have been registered by 800 companies in approximately 1,300 registration dossiers,…
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Jul 27, 2015

ECHA Recommends Fifteen Substances for REACH Authorisation

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has recommended the following 15 substances for addition to the REACH Authorisation List. 1-bromopropane (n-propyl bromide) Diisopentylphthalate 1,2…
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Jul 27, 2015

EFSA Drafts Opinion for Food Contact Materials

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has drafted Scientific Opinion for public consultation on recent developments in the risk assessment of chemicals in food and their potential…
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Jul 27, 2015

EU Drafts Amendment to Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 - Cadmium

Draft European Commission (EC) Regulation amending Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation,…
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Jul 27, 2015

EU Parliament Announces Rejection of Proposed Removal of Nutrient Profiles

The European Union (EU) Parliament’s Legal Affairs has announced their rejection of a proposal to amend the EU Nutrition and Health Claims Regulation. The amendments, originally proposed in…
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Jul 27, 2015

FDA Finalizes Rule on the Selenium Used for Infant Formula

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a final rule for the selenium used for infant formula, adding selenium to the list of required nutrients for infant formula and…
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