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Safety for Fasting Workers During Ramadan

It is the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, and observant Muslims around the world are celebrating. Those who are able are obliged to abstain from food and drink throughout the daylight hours, from dawn until sunset.

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UL Environment Launches New Sustainability Advisory Services

Advisory Services team helps brands take charge of their sustainability strategies to lead in the market MARIETTA, Ga., June 18, 2015 —UL Environment, a business division of UL …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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