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Jun 16, 2015

China Issues Food Safety Law

The Government of China has issued The 2015 Food Safety Law, and authorities have identified this as the toughest food safety law in history. The new law is intended to crack down on food…

Jun 16, 2015

Connecticut House Supports for Cadmium Rules in Children’s Jewelry

The Connecticut House of Representatives has passed HB 6743 [PDF], regulating cadmium in children’s jewelry intended for ages 12 years or younger. The bill, which would be in effect for…

Jun 16, 2015

CPSC Issues Final Rule Regulating Decorative Lights

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a final rule, as published in the Federal Register [PDF] that states “seasonal and decorative lighting products that do not…

Jun 16, 2015

EC Notifies WTO its Intention to Revise Plastic FCM Regulation

The European Commission (EC) has notified the World Trade Organisation (WTO) of its intent to revise EU Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011 for plastic materials and articles that come in contact…

Jun 16, 2015

EC Regulation 1272/2008: Classification, Labelling and Packaging

As of June 1, 2015, EC Regulation 1272/2008: Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) is the only legislation applicable to the classification and labeling of both substances and…

Jun 16, 2015

EC Reviews Toy Safety Directive for Update

The European Commission (EC) is reviewing the Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC to determine if revisions are needed on said rules. This directive is designed to provide safety criteria for…

Jun 16, 2015

ECHA Calls for Evidence on Proposal Not to Restrict Musk Xylene and MDA

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has released a call for evidence on the conclusions of two Annex XV reports, which propose not to initiate restrictions for the following, under Article…

Jun 16, 2015

ECHA Drafts Commission Implementing Decision on Three Substances as Existing Active Substance

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has drafted three Commission Implementing Decisions on three substances to be identified as existing active substances for use in Biocidal Products. The…

Jun 16, 2015

ECHA Publishes Consumer Exposure Example to Help REACH Compliance

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published a consumer exposure example to substances in articles, to help companies seeking compliance with Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation…

Jun 16, 2015

EPA Issues SNURs for 25 Chemicals

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued Significant New Use Rules (SNURs) for 25 chemicals that were the subject of pre-manufacture notices under the Toxic Substances…

Jun 16, 2015

FDA Issues Proposed Rule on Antimicrobial Sales and Distribution Data by Animal Species

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has opened a public consultation regarding its proposed rule mandating that all antimicrobials sold or distributed for use in food-producing animals…

Jun 16, 2015

INMETRO Releases Ordinance for Regulation Baby Dummies

The Brazil-based National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (INMETRO) has released Ordinance Nº. 241 on May 18, 2015, establishing rules that prohibit the manufacture, import…

Jun 16, 2015

Italy Notifies EC of Revising Testing Conditions for Stainless Steel Dining Cutting Implements and Objects in Contact with Water

Italian Ministry of Health’s has notified the European Commission of its intention to revise Health Ministry decree of 21 March 1973 on "Hygiene rules for packaging, containers and utensils…

Jun 16, 2015

MFDS Issues Revision on Food Standards and Specifications

The Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has issued a set of amendments for food standards and specifications. The main revisions presented in the draft include: Requirements…

Jun 16, 2015

Minnesota Governor Signs Bill on Flame-Retardants Chemicals in Children’s Products and Furniture

Governor Mark Dayton has signed Minnesota Senate Bill 1215 banning manufacturers or wholesalers from manufacturing, selling, offering for sale, distributing for sale, or distributing for…

Jun 16, 2015

MoT Issues Draft Order for Food Contact Materials with Certain Chemicals

The Tunisia Ministry of Trade (MoT) has issued draft copy to the Order of the Ministers of Trade; Health; Industry, Energy and Mining; and Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries…

Jun 16, 2015

New York Introduces Bill Prohibiting the Sale of Jewelry with Small Magnets

The State of New York has introduced Senate Bill 5552 prohibiting the sale of jewelry containing small magnets, meant to mimic a tongue, lip or nose piercing. The bill also requires…

Jun 16, 2015

NHFPC Releases National Food Safety Standard for Food Contact Materials

The National Health and Family Planning Commission of the People's Republic of China (NHFPC) released a draft of the National Food Safety Standard: General Safety Requirements of Food…

Jun 16, 2015

SCCS Concludes Safety of D5 in Cosmetic Products

The European Commission's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has released its opinion on the use of cyclopentasiloxane (D5) in cosmetic products, concluding that it is safe,…

Jun 16, 2015

Taiwan Revises Food Utensils, Containers and Packaging Testing Methods

The Taiwan Ministry of Health and Welfare has revised the “Methods of Test for Food Utensils, Containers and Packages – Test of Glass, Porcelain and Enameled Products” (MOHWU0009.02). This…

China Issues Food Safety Law

Connecticut House Supports for Cadmium Rules in Children’s Jewelry

CPSC Issues Final Rule Regulating Decorative Lights

EC Notifies WTO its Intention to Revise Plastic FCM Regulation

EC Regulation 1272/2008: Classification, Labelling and Packaging

EC Reviews Toy Safety Directive for Update

ECHA Calls for Evidence on Proposal Not to Restrict Musk Xylene and MDA

ECHA Drafts Commission Implementing Decision on Three Substances as Existing Active Substance

ECHA Publishes Consumer Exposure Example to Help REACH Compliance

EPA Issues SNURs for 25 Chemicals

FDA Issues Proposed Rule on Antimicrobial Sales and Distribution Data by Animal Species

INMETRO Releases Ordinance for Regulation Baby Dummies

Italy Notifies EC of Revising Testing Conditions for Stainless Steel Dining Cutting Implements and Objects in Contact with Water

MFDS Issues Revision on Food Standards and Specifications

Minnesota Governor Signs Bill on Flame-Retardants Chemicals in Children’s Products and Furniture

MoT Issues Draft Order for Food Contact Materials with Certain Chemicals

New York Introduces Bill Prohibiting the Sale of Jewelry with Small Magnets

NHFPC Releases National Food Safety Standard for Food Contact Materials

SCCS Concludes Safety of D5 in Cosmetic Products

Taiwan Revises Food Utensils, Containers and Packaging Testing Methods

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