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Mar 16, 2016

Singapore-based UL AM Training Open For Registration

The 2016 Singapore training schedule is now available. All courses will be held at the Advanced Remanufacturing & Technology Centre (ARTC). Whether you are new to 3D Printing /…

Mar 15, 2016

Germany’s Bet on Renewable Energy is an Investment in Digital Disruption

The extraordinary amount of money Germany is spending to transition its market away from fossil fuels and nuclear energy sources is looking increasingly like an investment in the country’s…

Mar 14, 2016

CPSC Approves New Federal Standard for Portable Hook-On Chairs

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has approved a new federal mandatory standard intended to improve the safety of portable hook-on chairs and prevent deaths and injuries to…

Mar 14, 2016

Evaluating CARB Formaldehyde Risks in Your Supply Chain

The California Air Resources Board, also known as CARB, is the "clean air agency" within the California Environmental Protection Agency. CARB is responsible for maintaining air quality and…

Mar 14, 2016

Meet the UL AM team at AMUG!

We know the AMUG Conference can be a whirlwind of activities, learning and networking. That’s why we’re offering multiple ways to meet the UL AM team at the show! 1. Schedule a one…

Mar 14, 2016

UL 325 and Fenestration Performance Testing at IDA Expo 2016

UL experts will be at the IDA Expo during the entire event from April 27 – 30, 2016. Contact UL to set up a conversation during the show. UL 325 Demystifying a Common Denominator of our…

Mar 10, 2016

ASRO Releases Toy Safety Standard

The Romanian Standard Association (ASRO) has published SR EN 71-5:2016 Safety of Toys - Part 5: Chemical Toys (Sets) Other than Experimental Sets, adopting CEN standard EN 71-5 for the…

Mar 10, 2016

ASTM Releases Textile Standards

The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) has released the following textile standards. STANDARD DESCRIPTION SUBCOMMITTEE ASTM D1776 / D1776M - 16 - Standard Practice for…

Mar 10, 2016

Canada Releases New Textile Standards

The Canadian General Standards Board has released the following new standards for textiles. Title of the Standard Description/Summary Publication Date CAN/CGSB-4.2 No. 8.2…

Mar 10, 2016

CEN Approves Standard on Textile and Textile Products

The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has approved “EN 16806-1:2016: Textiles and Textile Products - Textiles Containing Phase Change Materials (PCM) - Part 1: Determination of…

Mar 10, 2016

CEN Releases Footwear Guideline

The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has released Footwear - Footwear Industry Guideline for Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) under Annex XIV of Registration, Evaluation,…

Mar 10, 2016

CEN Releases Guideline on Toy Safety

The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has released CEN ISO/TR 8124-8:2016 Safety of Toys - Part 8: Age Determination Guidelines (ISO/TR 8124-8:2016). Ratified on October 23,…

Mar 10, 2016

CEN Releases Standards on Certain Flame Retardants in Textiles

The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has released two standards for textiles, which are in accordance with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). They…

Mar 10, 2016

CPSC Extends Comment Period for Children’s Sleepwear Flammability Standards

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for extension of approval of a collection of information associated with…

Mar 10, 2016

CPSC Seeks Comments on Toy and Children’s Article Requirements

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has published a notice seeking the extension of collection of information for requirements for electrically operated toys and children’s…

Mar 10, 2016

EC Modifies Cadmium Restriction – Paints and Varnishes

The European Commission (EC) released Commission Regulation (EU) 2016/217 on February 16, 2016 amending Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the…

Mar 10, 2016

EC Releases Delegated Regulation on Infant and Follow-On Formula

The European Commission (EC) has officially published delegated regulation “Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/127 Supplementing Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 of the European…

Mar 10, 2016

ECHA Sets Deadline for Biocidal Product Registration

Articles treated with biocidal products may only be placed in the market if the active substances are approved in accordance with the European Union (EU) Biocidal Products Regulation. &nbsp…

Mar 10, 2016

ESMA Opens Consultation for Draft Child Restraint Seat Regulation

The Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology has released a draft regulation detailing child restraint seats for vehicles with three or more wheels, detailing product safety…

Mar 10, 2016

Hong Kong to Implement Toy Safety Standard

The Government of Hong Kong has officially published the “Toys and Children's Products Safety Ordinance (Amendment of Schedules 1 and 2) Notice 2016,” updating safety standards for toys in…

Singapore-based UL AM Training Open For Registration

Germany’s Bet on Renewable Energy is an Investment in Digital Disruption

CPSC Approves New Federal Standard for Portable Hook-On Chairs

Evaluating CARB Formaldehyde Risks in Your Supply Chain

Meet the UL AM team at AMUG!

UL 325 and Fenestration Performance Testing at IDA Expo 2016

ASRO Releases Toy Safety Standard

ASTM Releases Textile Standards

Canada Releases New Textile Standards

CEN Approves Standard on Textile and Textile Products

CEN Releases Footwear Guideline

CEN Releases Guideline on Toy Safety

CEN Releases Standards on Certain Flame Retardants in Textiles

CPSC Extends Comment Period for Children’s Sleepwear Flammability Standards

CPSC Seeks Comments on Toy and Children’s Article Requirements

EC Modifies Cadmium Restriction – Paints and Varnishes

EC Releases Delegated Regulation on Infant and Follow-On Formula

ECHA Sets Deadline for Biocidal Product Registration

ESMA Opens Consultation for Draft Child Restraint Seat Regulation

Hong Kong to Implement Toy Safety Standard

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