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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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Jun 17, 2016

European Union Publishes Hot Beverage Dispenser Standard

The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has published EN 16889:2016 Food Hygiene - Production and Dispense of Hot Beverages from Hot Beverage Appliances - Hygiene Requirements,…
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Jun 17, 2016

European Union Releases Implementing Regulation on Spirit Drink Test Methods

The European Commission (EC) released Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/635 Amending the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 2870/2000 as Regards certain Reference Methods for the…
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Jun 17, 2016

European Union Releases Microbiology Standard for Cosmetics

The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has released CEN ISO/TR 19838:2016 Microbiology - Cosmetics - Guidelines for the Application of ISO Standards on Cosmetic Microbiology (ISO…
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Jun 17, 2016

European Union Releases Non-Reclosable Packages Standard for Pharma and Non-Pharma Products

The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has released the following standards setting performance requirements and test methods for non-reclosable packaging designated as child…
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Jun 17, 2016

European Union Releases Safety Assessment of Substances for Use in Food Contact Materials

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has released safety assessments of two substances intended for use in food contact materials, specifically: Poly((R)-3-hydroxybutyrate-co-(R)-3…
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Jun 17, 2016

European Union Releases Textile Standards

The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has released the following textile standards. EN ISO 18254-1:2016 Textiles - Method for the Detection and Determination of Alkylphenol…
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Jun 17, 2016

European Union Removes Flavoring Substances from Union List

The European Commission (EC) released Commission Regulation (EU) 2016/637 Amending Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1334/2008 as regards Removal from the Union List of Certain Flavouring…
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Jun 17, 2016

Finland Updates Textile Labeling Standards

The Finnish Standards Association (SFS) has released an updated standard on verbal instructions for textile treatment guidelines. SFS 5236 Textile Care Instructions Label. Verbal…
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Jun 17, 2016

France Issues Toy Standard

The Association Française de Normalisation (AFNOR), the central agency for standardization in France, has released FD CEN ISO/TR 8124-8 May 2016 Safety of Toys - Part 8: Age Determination…
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Jun 17, 2016

ISO Develops Standard for Coating Materials for Exterior Wood

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has announced the development of ISO/DIS 16053 Paints and Varnishes -- Coating Materials and Coating Systems for Exterior Wood --…
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Jun 17, 2016

ISO Issues Textiles Standards

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has confirmed the following International standards for textiles: ISO 12952-1:2010 Textiles -- Assessment of The Ignitability of…

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