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Oct 13, 2016

Health Canada Releases Updated Labeling Standard for OTC Acetaminophen Products

Health Canada has released Revised Guidance Document: Acetaminophen Labelling Standard to assist consumers on using these products safely. Acetaminophen is a drug available in both non…
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Oct 13, 2016

Hungary Releases Regulation on GMO-Free Labeling

The Hungarian Ministry of Agriculture has released a regulation relating to genetically-modified organism (GMO) labeling. The regulation sets out certain requirements in using the term …
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Oct 13, 2016

IEC Issues Standard for Surface Cleaning Appliances

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has issued a standard, IEC 62885-2:2016 Surface cleaning appliances - Part 2: Dry vacuum cleaners for household or similar use - Methods…
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Oct 13, 2016

ISO Develops and Reviews Standards for Foodstuffs and Milk

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is developing and reviewing standards specific for foodstuffs and milk products. The standard, ISO/DIS 18787 Foodstuffs -…
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Oct 13, 2016

ISO Proposes Standard for Cosmetics

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has proposed a standard intended for cosmetics. The standard is named ISO/FDIS 18415 Cosmetics -- Microbiology -- Detection of…
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Oct 13, 2016

Marshall Islands Introduces Styrofoam and Plastic Products Prohibition Act 2016

The government of Marshall Islands has introduced the Styrofoam and Plastic Products Prohibition Act 2016 on August 12, 2016. This act aims to prohibit the importation, manufacturing, sale…
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Oct 13, 2016

MDH Releases Updated Lists of Chemicals of High Concern

Minnesota's Department of Health (MDH) released a report, updating the Minnesota Chemicals of High Concern List, which now has a total of 1,769 substances The update includes the following…
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Oct 13, 2016

MFDS Proposes Changes to Enforcement Rule of the Cosmetic Act

South Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of its ‘Proposed Amendments to the "Enforcement Rule of the Cosmetic Act”.’ Some of the…
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Oct 13, 2016

MHLW Notifies WTO on Revision of Use of a Food Additive

Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) has notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of its ‘Amendment to the Enforcement Ordinance of the Food Sanitation Law and the…
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Oct 13, 2016

Microgrids and the Future of Decentralized Power

In October 2012, as Hurricane Sandy hit the East Coast of the United States, millions of homes went dark. Falling trees pulled electrical wires to the ground and power substations filled…
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Oct 13, 2016

MoHW Announces Revision of Cosmetics Safety Law

Taiwan’s Ministry of Health and Welfare (MoHW) has announced the government’s revision of the Cosmetics Safety Law to align it with international regulations and practices. The changes…
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Oct 13, 2016

OEHHA Issues New PHGs for Certain Substances

The California Environmental Protection Agency’s (CalEPA) Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has issued several announcements under the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic…
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Oct 13, 2016

SASO Drafts Regulation on Recycled FCM

Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) has notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of ‘The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf Technical Regulation…
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Oct 13, 2016

SFDA Releases Clarification on the Use of Triclosan in Soap

The Saudi Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) has released a clarification notice in relation to the use of triclosan in soap products. The notice released is in reference to the decision…
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Oct 13, 2016

Singapore Standards Issues Draft Standard for Liquid Hand Soap

Singapore Standards has issued a draft standard for liquid hand soap. The draft standard aims to release requirements for soap-based and synthetic surfactant-based liquid hand soap meant…
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Oct 13, 2016

Standards Australia Drafts Standards on Safety of Toys

Standards Australia has drafted two standards for the safety of toys: DR AS/NZS 8124.12:2016 Safety of Toys - Determination of Total Concentration of Certain Elements in Toys (ISO 8124-5…
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Oct 13, 2016

Standards Australia Releases Standard on Child Seats for Cycles

Standards Australia has published ‘AS 4287:2016 Child Use and Care Articles - Child Seats for Cycles - Safety Requirements and Test Methods (EN 14344:2004, MOD).’ The standard, which…
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Oct 13, 2016

TFDA Issues Notice for Special Nutritional Food Labeling

The Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) has issued the Third Notice of Amendment of Patients with Special Nutritional Food Labeling. The notice aims to mandate that special…
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Oct 13, 2016

TISI Proposes Mandatory Requirement for Standard on Plugs and Socket-Outlets for Household and Similar Purposes

Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) has notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of its proposed mandatory requirement for the ‘Thai Industrial Standard for Plugs and Socket…
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Oct 13, 2016

Zimbabwe Proposes Changes to Pre-Packaged Food Labeling Regulations

Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Health and Child Care has notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of its ‘Proposed Food and Food Standards (Pre-packaged Food Labelling) Regulations SI 265 of…

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