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Indian Youth Plan to Save Lives through Safer Roads, Safer India with UL Support, Indian Youth Plan to Save Lives through Safer Roads, Safer India with UL Support, Safer Road, Safer India Grant Program
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Jun 28, 2016

Road Safety: The Biggest Safety Challenge for India’s Youth

In 2015 UL and Youth Services of America (YSA), a U.S.-based advocacy organization, partnered to help Indian youth solve local road safety challenges. This problem in India is complicated…
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Jun 27, 2016

ATMOsphere Presentation on Refrigerants and UL Standards

Randy Haseman of Underwriters Laboratories (UL) presented at the ATMOsphere Conference in Chicago on the topic of flammable refrigerant standards. Randall is currently an executive…
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Jun 27, 2016

United States Signs Chemical Safety Act into Law

U.S. President Barack Obama has signed into law the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century. The new law updates the 1976 Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), originally…
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Jun 22, 2016

Chicago Forum on Global Cities: The Future Innovation for Tomorrow’s City Is Here

To examine the rise and influence of connected technology in cities, business executives converged at the Chicago Forum on Global Cities, hosted June 1-3 by the Financial Times and the…
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Jun 21, 2016

Don’t Gloss Over New Low-Emission Paint Labels

Most Americans consider their homes as safe havens. But according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the primary source of pollution comes from inside our homes. In fact, it…
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Jun 21, 2016

ECHA Updates REACH SVHC Candidate List with One New Substance

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has added one new Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC) to the Candidate List for Authorization, bringing the total to 169 substances.  As foreseen by…
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Jun 21, 2016

United States Issues Final Rule on Food Labeling for Serving Size

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a final rule entitled Food Labeling: Serving Sizes of Foods That Can Reasonably Be Consumed At One Eating Occasion; Dual-Column Labeling;…
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Jun 17, 2016

ASTM Issues Child-Resistant Packaging Standard

ASTM International has issued ASTM D3475-16 - Standard Classification of Child-Resistant Packages, defining the type of motions, skills, or tools required for a particular type of child…
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Jun 17, 2016

ASTM Publishes Revised Juvenile Products Standards

ASTM International has published revised standards for infant bouncer seats, soft infant carriers, bassinets and cradles, children's chairs and stools, and stationary activity centers. …
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Jun 17, 2016

ASTM Releases Standards for Evaluation of Laundry Sanitizers and Disinfectants

The ASTM International has released new standards for the evaluation of laundry sanitizers and disinfectants: STANDARD DESCRIPTION ASTM E2406-16 Standard Test Method for Evaluation of…
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Jun 17, 2016

China Issues Consumer Warnings for Certain Children’s Products

The General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (ASQIQ) has released warnings for various products intended for children. The warnings are published together…
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Jun 17, 2016

China Releases Toy Standards

Standardization Administration of China (SAC) has released the following standards for toys: GB/T 32603-2016 - Toys. Migration of Elements - Arsenic, Antimony, Selenium, Mercury by…
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Jun 17, 2016

China Warns Consumers of Potential Hazards Related to Children’s Clothing

The General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (ASQIQ) has released a warning for garments intended for babies and children. The notice highlights common…
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Jun 17, 2016

European Union Adopts Flavoring Substances Regulation

The European Commission (EC) has published Commission Regulation (EU) 2016/692 Amending Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1334/2008 as regards Certain Flavoring Substances. Following the…
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Jun 17, 2016

European Union Amends Cosmetics Legislation; Approves Use of Potassium Hydroxide and Zinc Oxide

The European Commission (EC) has published in the Official Journal two regulations amending the European cosmetics legislation to approve the use of potassium hydroxide and zinc oxide. …
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Jun 17, 2016

European Union Amends Kimberly Process for Certification of Rough Diamonds

The European Commission (EC) has published Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/667, amending the implementation of the Kimberly Process certification scheme for the international…
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Jun 17, 2016

European Union Amends Standard for Household and Similar Electrical Appliances

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has amended two standards pertaining to household and similar electrical appliances: IEC 60335-1:2010+AMD1:2013+AMD2:2016 CSV…
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Jun 17, 2016

European Union Approves Peracetic Acid for Use in Biocidal Products

The European Commission (EC) has approved the use of peracetic acid for use in biocidal products, specifically for: Product-type 1 (Disinfectants, Human hygiene) Product-type 2 …
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Jun 17, 2016

European Union Calls for Further Regulation of Food Contact Materials

A study commissioned by the European Parliament’s Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety has concluded that the legal framework regulating food contact materials (FCMs) at…
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Jun 17, 2016

European Union Publishes Footwear Standards

The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) published the following standards for footwear: EN ISO 17694 Footwear - Test Methods for Uppers and Lining - Flex Resistance (ISO 17694…

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