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ECHA Consults on Testing Proposals and Updates CLH Intentions

The European Chemicals Agency has started public consultations on 21 testing proposals and harmonized classification and labelling (CLH) proposals. Consultation on the aforementioned…

UL expert featured in industry article discussing wireless device safety, security and effectiveness

UL’s Anura Fernando recently spoke with QMed regarding wireless device, safety, security and effectiveness. Click here to read the full article. Anura Fernando will speak more…

CFS Consults on the Proposed Regulatory Framework Concerning Infant and Follow-up Formula

The Hong Kong Center for Food Safety (CFS) has opened for public opinion the consultation document entitled Proposed Regulatory Framework on Nutrition and Health Claims on Infant Formula,…

Connecticut Introduces Bills Related to the Task Force on Cadmium in Children’s Jewelry

The State of Connecticut has introduced bills to regulate cadmium in children’s jewelry. Both bills pertain to the implementation of the Task Force on Cadmium in Children’s Jewelry. H.B…

EC Updates Approved Plastic FCMs List

The European Commission has released a new regulation, amending and correcting Regulation (EU) No 10/2011on plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food. Added…

ECHA Announces Delay in UK Restriction Dossier on Two Cosmetic Ingredients

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has announced the new expected date of submission of UK of its restriction dossier on cosmetic ingredients octamethylcyclotetrasiloxan (known as D4,…

ECHA Opens Public Consultation for 2 Active Substances under BPR (EU)

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has opened a public consultation for two active substances under the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR). The two active substances are now in the list…

EFSA Confirms Safety of BPA Exposure in Foodstuffs and of FCM Substance Use

The European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) panel on food contact materials, enzymes, flavorings and processing aids (CEF) has concluded that the current exposure levels to bisphenol A (BPA…

EU Parliament Adopts Resolution for Mandatory Meat Origin Labeling Proposal

The Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have adopted a resolution aiming for the European Commission (EC) to create legislation for the mandatory meat origin labeling for processed…

FDA Proposes Amendment to the Statute for Control of Cosmetic Hygiene

The Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing amendments to the Statute for Control of Cosmetic Hygiene. The proposal takes into consideration that current cosmetic regulations…

FDA Reopens Comment Period on Generic Drug Labeling Rule

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reopened a comment period for its proposed rule “Supplemental Applications Proposing Labeling Changes for Approved Drugs and Biological Products…

FluoroCouncil Publishes Guide Document on Best Environmental Practices for Textile Industry

The FluoroCouncil, an association representing leading companies that manufacture, formulate or process FluoroTechnology products, has released “Guidance for Best Environmental Practices …

France Passes Law Regarding Electromagnetic Waves in Areas Frequented by Children

The French Parliament has enacted a law regulating public exposure to electromagnetic waves. The provisions of the law include the following: Submission to the government of calculations…

Health Canada Announces Launch of New Online Information Tool for Common Medications (Canada)

Health Canada has launched the Drug and Health Product Register, an online information tool containing safety details about commonly used medicines and vaccines. Mobile-friendly, the tool…

Hong Kong Publishes Safety Ordinance for Toys and Children’s Products

The government of Hong Kong has published the Toys and Children's Products Safety Ordinance, Amendment of Schedules 1 and 2, Notice 2015 that updates the safety standards for toys and some…

Illinois Amends Sanitary Food Preparation Act

The State of Illinois is amending the Sanitary Food Preparation Act to include indoor play areas within food establishments. IL HB 1372: Food Prep Indoor Play Areas defines an indoor play…

INMETRO Consults on Cadmium and Lead in Jewelry

Brazil’s National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (INMETRO) has opened a public consultation to gather information on the proposed prohibited marketing or sale of jewelry…

ISO Announces Publication Date of ISO/FDIS 8124-5 Standard for Toy Safety

The International Standards Organization (ISO) has announced the publication date of ISO/FDIS 81245 Safety of toys-Part 5: Determination of total concentration of certain elements in toys. …

KATS Publishes Safety Confirmation for Children’s Products

The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has published safety confirmation documents for a variety of children’s products. The release of these documents are in accordance with…

Lawmakers Create Bill to Unify Food Safety Agency (USA)

Illinois Senator Dick Durbin and Connecticut Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro have introduced bills to unify all food safety agencies, solely intended to protect the public health. The Safe Food…

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