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UL and CNCA Sign Cooperation Agreement

On September 13, 2016, The Certification and Accreditation Administration of the People’s Republic of China (CNCA) and UL signed a cooperation agreement in the field of green product…

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UL and the VA join together to make data sharing more secure

Healthcare has fundamental issues that are wide reaching such as the staggering rise in costs, coverage for patients in need, and evaluating the aging population who have increasing care…

UL Launches Comprehensive Refrigerator Performance Lab in Suzhou

On August 23, 2016, UL announced the launch of its Comprehensive Refrigerator Performance Laboratory in Suzhou for the purpose of improving UL’s capability in the Chinese market and…

ACCC Reviews Standards for Children’s Nightwear

The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) is reviewing the standard intended for children’s nightwear. The standard being reviewed is Trade Practices (Consumer Product…

ACCC Reviews Standards for Children’s Products

The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) is currently reviewing several standards intended for children’s products. The standards being reviewed are: Consumer…

ARCSA Drafts Regulation on Sanitary Certificates Issuance for Establishments Dealing with Food Supplements

Ecuador’s National Agency for Sanitary Regulation, Control and Surveillance (ARCSA) has notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of its ‘Draft Sanitary Technical Regulation on the…

ASTM Issues New Standard for Toddlers Beds

ASTM International (ASTM) has released a standard intended for toddler beds. The standard is entitled "ASTM F1821 - 16 - Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toddler Beds". This…

ASTM Issues Standard for Soft Infant and Toddler Carriers

ASTM International (ASTM) has released a standard intended for children's products. The standard is entitled "ASTM F2236 - 16a - Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Soft Infant and…

ASTM Publishes Standard for Returnable Beverage Glass Containers

ASTM International (ASTM) has released a standard intended for glass food contact material. The standard is entitled "ASTM C675 - 91(2016) Standard Test Method for Alkali Resistance of…

ASTM Releases Updated Standard for Toy Safety

ASTM International (ASTM) has published the 2016 update to its toy safety standard. ASTM F963 - 16 - Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety provides the following updates: …

ASTM Releases Updated Standards for Leathers

ASTM International (ASTM) has released standards particular for leathers. The standards are: ASTM D4831 - 00(2016) Standard Test Method for Buckle Tear Strength of Leather This…

ASTM Revises Standard for Inclined Sleep Products

ASTM International (ASTM) has released ASTM F3118 - 16a Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Infant Inclined Sleep Products. The standard updates the old version covering the…

CA DTSC Re-opens Comment Period for the Listing of Children’s Foam-Padded Sleeping Products

The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has re-opened the comment period for the Safer Consumer Products Regulations - Listing Children’s Foam-Padded Sleeping Products…

Canada Gazette Aims to Release Regulations for 2012 Safe Food for Canadians Act

The Canada Gazette is aiming to release the Regulations for the 2012 Safe Food for Canadians Act. This regulation specifies inspection requirements for all commodities and food from plants…

CEC Title 24 Deadlines Approaching! Are you prepared?

Download CEC Title 24 Deadlines Approaching MktoForms2.loadForm("//app-ab11.marketo.com", "365-LEA-623", 3035); Overview: California’s Title 24 2016 Energy Efficiency Standards will…

CEN Releases Standards on Jewelries

The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has released several standards on jewelries namely: Name of Standard Description EN ISO 11210:2016 Jewellery - Determination of…

China Announces Reduction of Cosmetic Consumption Tax to 15%

The China Ministry of Finance and State Administration of Taxation has announced the reduction of cosmetic consumption tax to 15%. This tax applies to the following high-end cosmetics: …

Council of Ministers Agrees with New Limit Values for Lead in Toys

European Union’s Environment ministers have expressed support on the proposed amendment to the 2009 toy safety directive, introducing stricter limit values for lead. The ministers, during…

EC Proposes Permission of Hair Dye Substances for Eyelashes

The European Commission (EC) has released a draft amendment to the cosmetics Regulation, specifically proposing the permission of use of several hair dye substances for coloring eyelashes,…

FDA Consults on the Notice Released for Dietary Supplements

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is consulting the public on the release of the notice intended for dietary supplements. This notice is entitled as Agency Information Collection…

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