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Nov 11, 2015

ISO Issues Standard for the Determination of Density of Paints and Varnishes

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has issued ISO/FDIS 2811-1 Paints and varnishes - Determination of density - Part 1: Pycnometer method, for determination of the…
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Nov 11, 2015

ISO Issues Standard for the Primary Packaging Materials for Medicinal Products

INTERNATIONAL - The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has issued revised standard ISO 15378:2015 Primary packaging materials for medicinal products, with particular…
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Nov 11, 2015

ISO Proposes Revision to ISO 8124-6:2014

INTERNATIONAL - The International Standards Organization (ISO) intends to revise ISO 8124-6:2014 Safety of toys -- Part 6: Certain phthalate esters in toys and children's products through…
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Nov 11, 2015

ISO Provides Test Method for Footwear

INTERNATIONAL - The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 10717:2010 Footwear -- Test method for slide fasteners -- Burst strength, specifying test…
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Nov 11, 2015

ISO Releases Standards for Footwear and Textile

INTERNATIONAL - The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has issued the following standards specific to leathers used in footwear and textiles. Standard TC/SC Stage…
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Nov 11, 2015

ISO Releases Standards for the Requirements for Sleeping Bags

INTERNATIONAL - The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has issued the following standards as requirements for sleeping bags: Standard TC/SC Stage Date ISO/DIS…
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Nov 11, 2015

ISO Specifies Standards for Leathers

INTERNATIONAL - The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has issued the following standards for leather. Standard TC/SC Stage Date ISO/FDIS 17236 Leather -- Physical…
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Nov 11, 2015

ISO Updates Test Methods for Four Textiles Standards

INTERNATIONAL - The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has introduced the following updated test methods for evaluating the electrostatic propensity of fabrics. …
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Nov 11, 2015

Michigan Approves Bill for Food Service Establishments

UNITED STATES - The Governor of Michigan has approved Senate Bill 144 regulating food service establishments in the state and introduces the following: Creates code for the licensure and…
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Nov 11, 2015

MoE Updates Existing Chemical Inventory

KOREA - South Korea’s Ministry of Environment (MoE) has updated Korea’s existing chemical inventory (KECI). The update includes adding 22 substances as announced in the MoE Notice No. 2015…
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Nov 11, 2015

New York’s Rockland County Delays Enforcement of Toxic Free Toys Act

UNITED STATES - On October 26th, New York’s Rockland County and the Safe to Play Coalition entered into a stipulation which delays enforcement of the Toxic Free Toys Act through December…
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Nov 11, 2015

Official Gazette Publishes Notice on Application of Decree No. 91-1292

FRANCE - The Official Gazette has published a notice regarding the application of Decree No. 91-1292 of December 20, 1991 on the prevention of risks resulting from the use of childcare…
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Nov 11, 2015

Oman Issues Draft Decree Adopting ASTM Standards for Children’s and Adult Jewelry

OMAN - The Ministry of Commerce & Industry has issued a draft decree to adopt standards set by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) for children’s and adult jewelry…
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Nov 11, 2015

SAC Releases National Standard for Microwave Ovens

CHINA - The Standardization Administration of China (SAC) has released the National Standard of the P.R.C., Minimum Allowable Values of Energy Efficiency and Energy Efficiency Grades for…
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Nov 11, 2015

SAC Releases Standard for Powered Toothbrushes

CHINA - The Standardization Administration of China (SAC) has released a standard intended for powered tooth-brushes. The standard is known as the National Standard of the P.R.C., Powered…
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Nov 11, 2015

Taiwan Announces Draft Regulation for Pre-packaged Foods Containing Toys

TAIWAN - The Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) and Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) released “Draft Regulation: Governing the Warning Label of Pre-packaged Foods Co-Mingled…
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Nov 11, 2015

US Congress Introduces Bill to Identify Gluten in Medicines

UNITED STATES - U.S. Representatives Tim Ryan (D-OH) and Nita Lowey (D-NY) have introduced H.R.3648 - Gluten in Medicine Disclosure Act of 2015, requiring all medications intended for human…
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Nov 10, 2015

201509 – Energy Efficiency Update

Webinar : Energy Efficiency requirements for External Power Supplies Click Here for Details  ****** On 9/22, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) held a webinar overviewing the…
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Nov 10, 2015

Testing Battery Systems Designed for Wearable Technologies

This UL white paper discusses testing and evaluation considerations for batteries and energy storage systems used in wearable technologies. Beginning with a summary of the historic…
Responsible Sourcing Webinar
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Nov 9, 2015

UL Golf Activities

UL Golf Sponsorships and Activities The UL golf platform is a natural fit that aligns UL as a premium global safety science company with a sport that has tremendous global reach,…

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