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    USA: States Ban E-Cigarettes and Vaping Products to Address Increasing…

    As of September 24th, The U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported 805 lung injury cases associated…

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    California Passes Legislature to Tighten Existing Restrictions on Metal-Containing Jewelry

    On September 13th, 2019 California’s legislature passed SB 647, a bill to reduce lead content limits for certain materials used…

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    U.S. CPSC Issues Rule to Amend Consumer Registration of Durable…

    On September 24th, The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a Final Rule to Amend the Requirements for Consumer…

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    Toys in Europe – EN 71–3:2019 — New harmonised standard…

    On October 16, 2019, the European Commission published the Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/1728, on harmonized standards for toys drafted…

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    U.S. CPSC Adopts Revisions to ASTM Safety Standard for Carriages…

    On August 2nd, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has published the direct final rule to adopt the most…

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    ECHA Adds Four Substances to the Candidate List of Substances…

    The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has added four substances to the Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs).…

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    Europe: the toy trampoline standard EN 71–14:2018 has been harmonized

    The European Commission (EC) has published on July 23, 2019 the Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/1254 to update the harmonized standard…

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    In Search of a More Authentic, Sustainable Future for Palm Oil

    Out of the many products developed from locally sourced food today, one stands out from the rest -- palm oil.…

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    China Implements Measures for Conformity Assessment System for the Restricted…

    On May 16th, 2019, China has published the implementation measures for conformity assessment system for the Restricted Use of Hazardous…

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    United Arab Emirates Passes New Product Safety Law

    The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has recently passed a new federal law on consumer product safety which will come into…

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    Washington Governor Signs New Act Regulating Harmful Chemicals in Consumer…

    On May 8th, Washington Governor Jay Inslee has signed the Pollution Prevention for Our Future Act (SB 5135), tagged as…

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    Updates on EN 71–3:2019 — Safety of toys — Migration…

    In April CEN has published EN 71-3:2019 - Safety of toys - Migration of certain elements. The new standard contains…

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    UL and the Diamond Producers Association (DPA) Collaboration

    Diamond Producers Association and UL Consumer and Retail Services collaborate to create the Assure Program – a third-party independent verification…

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    CEN Publishes EN 71–3:2019 Safety of Toys — Part 3:…

    The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has published EN 71-3:2019 Safety of toys - Part 3: Migration of certain elements…

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    Revealed: women making clothes face sexual abuse

    Female factory workers producing clothing and shoes in Vietnam face systemic sexual harassment and violence at work, the Observer can…

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    EU law fixes minimum rights for ‘gig economy’ workers

    The European Parliament has approved new EU rules to protect workers in the so-called "gig economy". The law sets minimum…

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    Three Sectors, Three Years Later: Progress and Gaps in the…

    In 2016, KnowTheChain evaluated 60 companies in three high-risk sectors—information and communications technology (ICT), food and beverage, and apparel and…

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    Philippines Publishes the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for Toy…

    In January 2019, the Philippines has signed into law the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act 10620, otherwise…

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    ECHA Releases Proposal for Restriction of Microplastics

    The European Chemical Agency (ECHA) has released their proposed restriction for intentionally added microplastics to consumer or professional use products…

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    UL’s Brian Grochal appointed to ICPHSO’s Board of Directors

    UL has long been a leader in helping to bring safer consumer products to market. Through his recent appointment to…

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    Opening of the UL’s UK Campus in Basingstoke

    To support our customers grow their influence and reputation in this landscape of complexity, UL has invested in our UL…

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    UL Signs Cooperation Agreement with Taiwan Children’s Commodities R&D Center

    Recently, UL Consumer & Retail Services announced that they signed a cooperation agreement with Taiwan Children’s Commodities R&D Center, the…

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    EU Market Surveillance: soft-filled toys covered with sequins must be…

    On 19 February 2019, the Administrative Cooperation (ADCO) Expert Group on Toy Safety within the EU Commission has issued a…

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    UL expands footprint in Bangladesh with 33,000-sq.ft. advanced textile and…

    Dhaka, Bangladesh, March 13, 2019 - UL, a global safety science leader, announced the expansion of the company’s footprint in…

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    California Repeals Flammability Test Procedure for Seating Furniture for Use…

    California’s Bureau of Electronic and Appliance Repair, Home Furnishings and Thermal Insulation has issued a regulatory action to amend Title…

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    EC Publishes Various Amendments to Annex III of the RoHS…

    The European Commission (EC) has published the following directives to amend Annex III of the Directive 2011/65/EU of the European…

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    U.S. FDA Takes New Steps to Strengthen Agency’s Process for…

    On February 7, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released its statement in taking new steps to strengthen and…

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    Health Canada Consults on the Proposed Risk Management for Ketones…

    On January 17, 2019 Health Canada has launched a public consultation for the Proposed Risk Management for Ketones Used in…

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    GCC Launches Public Consultation on Draft Industry Standard for Beds

    The GGC Standardization Organization is currently seeking public comments with regards to GSO ISO 19833:2019 for the Draft Industry Standard…

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    ECHA Publishes Restriction Reports for Several Substances

    The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published set of restriction reports for several substances: formaldehyde and formaldehyde releasers (EC -)…

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    ECHA Publishes Proposed Restriction Report for Formaldehyde

    The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published a proposed restriction report for formaldehyde and formaldehyde releasers on January 30, 2019.…

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    Turkey Seeks Public Consultation on Turkish Food Codex Regulation on…

    On January 3, 2019, Turkey launches a public consultation for Turkish Food Codex Regulation on Food Labelling and Information to…

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    Kenya Consults on Draft Standard for Paper and Board Intended…

    The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) is consulting with the public regarding "Paper and board intended to come into contact…

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    Kenya Consults on Draft Standard for Paper Plates and Cups…

    Kenya is currently inviting public comments for Paper Plates and Cups for Food Packaging - Specification. This draft standard specifies…

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    Japan Considers Draft Guidelines on Food Equipment and Containers and…

    Japan has released a draft guideline on food equipment and containers and packaging. The draft is currently under public consultation…

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    Brazil Proposes Regulation to Establish Positive List Intended for Plastic…

    On January 22, Brazil’s National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) has published Public Consultation No. 599/2019 for the Draft Technical Regulation…

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    GCC Standardization Organization (GSO) Seeks Public Consultation on Seven (7)…

    GCC has released seven draft standards on jewelry. Four of which are test methods to determine platinum, silver and gold…

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    New York State Postpones Enforcement of Ingredient Disclosure for Cleaning…

    The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) has postponed the enforcement of certain provisions of the Household…

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    ECHA Consults on the SEAC Draft Opinion on the Proposed…

    The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is consulting the public on the SEAC draft opinion on the proposed restriction of hazardous…

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    Egypt Invites Comments on Draft Egyptian Standard for Diapers for…

    The Egyptian Organization for Standardization and Quality released a WTO notification on the Draft of Egyptian Standards for diapers for…

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    Taiwan Extends Consultation on the Enforcement Rules of the Act…

    Taiwan has amended the Act for Control of Cosmetic Hygiene and renamed it "Cosmetic Hygiene and Safety Act" on May…

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    Taiwan Consults on Labeling of Cosmetics Imitation and Single Packaging

    Taiwan has released a draft regulation on Labeling of Cosmetics Imitation and Single Packaging. The draft is up for public…

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    Taiwan Seeks Public Comments on Draft Regulations on Cosmetic Packaging,…

    Taiwan is seeking opinions on the release of the Draft Regulations on Cosmetic Packaging, Containers, Labels or Imitations. The consultation…

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    OEKO-TEX Releases New Voluntary Regulations 2019

    OEKO-TEX has released new voluntary regulations for textiles and leather. Some of the major changes are: Compliance with the “REACH…

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    UL opens state-of-the-art laboratory in Dhaka, Bangladesh

    A sprawling 33,000 square feet laboratory space in the heart of Bangladesh stands testimony to UL’s commitment to innovation, safety,…

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    Kenya Launches Public Consultation on Four (4) Draft Industry Standards…

    On January 30, 2019 the Kenya Bureau of Standards has launched a public consultation on four draft industry standards for…

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    GCC Publishes Two (2) Draft Industry Standards for Textiles, Apparel…

    Public consultation is currently underway for two published draft industry standards for textiles, apparel and footwear closing on April 8,…

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    ASTM International Publishes Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Infant Bathers

    ASTM International has published ASTM F3343 – 19 Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Infant Bathers. This consumer safety specification establishes…

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    Australia Publishes Amended Mandatory Safety Standards for Prams and Strollers

    The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has published a new mandatory safety standard for prams and strollers. Consumer Goods…

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    CEN Approves Standard for Framed Back Carrier

    The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has approved EN 13209-1:2019 Child care articles - Child carriers - Safety requirements and…

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    ISO Publishes Updated Standards for Children’s Cots and Folding Cots…

    On January 18, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published updated standards for children’s cots and folding cots for…

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    ISO Sets to Publish Updated Standards for Toys

    The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is set to publish updated standards for toys and toys for indoor and outdoor…

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    Vermont Considers Expanding Amendments to its Children’s Products Rule

    Vermont’s Department of Health has proposed to expand the amendments to its children products rule under Chapter 6 of the…

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    EEC Extends Consultation on Draft Amendments to the Customs Union…

    On January 30, the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) has extended the public consultation for the draft amendments to the Customs…

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    Thailand Ratifies Work in Fishing Convention, Considers Under 18s

    Thailand has become the first country in Asia to ratify the Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (No.188), which protects the…

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    Will Germany become a leader in the drive for corporate due…

    German companies are the backbone of the fourth largest economy in the world. They have become household names around the…

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    With fewer undocumented workers to hire, U.S. farmers are fueling…

    For decades, U.S. farmers, landscapers and builders tapped a seemingly endless supply of cheap labor: the waves of undocumented immigrants…

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    Morocco Implements Mandatory Marking On Selected Products

    The Ministry of Industry, Investment, Trade and Digital Economy has enforced the mandatory marking (see image below) of products concerning…

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    Myanmar Publishes Directive 1/2019 to Provide Labeling Requirements to Several…

    Myanmar’s Department of Consumer Affairs has published Directive No. 1/2019 Labeling Requirements for Goods in compliance with Notification No. 1/2018…

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    EC Opens Evaluation of the Current EU Legislative Framework for…

    The European Commission (EC) has opened an evaluation initiative to assess the current legislative framework for food contact materials (FCM).…

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    EC Publishes Initiative to Ensure Safety of Smartwatches and Connected…

    The European Commission (EC) has published an initiative intended for internet-connected radio equipment and wearable radio equipment that includes smartwatches…

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    EC Publishes Guidelines for the Management of the European Union…

    The European Commission (EC) has published Guidelines for the Management of the European Union Rapid Information System ‘RAPEX’ on General…

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    ECHA Proposes Restriction for Three Substances; Germany Submits Restriction Intention…

    European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has proposed to restrict three substances under Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and…

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    ECHA Adds Six New Substances to the Candidate List of…

    European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has added six new substances to the candidate list of substances of very high concern (SVHCs)…

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    Taiwan Amends Name of Toxic Chemical Substances Control Act

    : On January 16, Taiwan has amended the name of the country's toxic chemical law from Toxic Chemical Substance Control…

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    Argentina Consults on Draft Resolution on Technical Quality and Safety…

    Argentina’s Secretary of Commerce has drafted Resolution on Technical Quality and Safety Requirements for Eyeglass Frames which establishes the technical…

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    EC Issues Decision Establishing the EU Ecolabel Criteria for Graphic…

    On January 11, the European Commission (EC) has issued the Commission Decision (EU) 2019/70 establishing the EU Ecolabel criteria for…

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    South Korea MOE Enforces Act on Registration and Evaluation of…

    On January 1, 2019, the Ministry of Environment of Korea has enforced the amended Act on Registration and Evaluation of…

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    Egypt Seeks Comments on Draft Standard for Glass Tableware

    The Egyptian Organization for Standardization and Quality is currently conducting a public consultation on the Draft Egyptian Standard ES 1869/2018…

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    Canada Enforces The Safe Food for Canadians Regulations

    The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has implemented SOR/2018-108, Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) which came into force on January…

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    Thailand Consults on Draft Standard for Stretch Cling Film for…

    The Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) is currently seeking public comments on the Draft Thai Industrial Standard for Stretch Cling…

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    India Publishes Enacted Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulations, 2018

    On January 3, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has published new packaging regulations under Food Safety…

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    Egypt Publishes Draft of Egyptian Standard for Glass Liquid Cleaner

    On January 9, the Egyptian Organization for Standardization and Quality has published the Draft Egyptian Standard ES 1654/2018 for Glass…

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    Ukraine Drafts Resolution on the Approval of the Technical Regulation…

    Ukraine’s Ministry of Health has drafted Resolution on the Approval of the Technical Regulation on Cosmetic Products. The draft technical…

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    Taiwan Invites Public Comment on Draft Promotion of Cosmetics Labeling…

    Taiwan's Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) is consulting with the public on the Draft Promotion of Cosmetics Labeling Advertisements concerning…

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    Scotland Proposes The Environmental Protection (Cotton Buds) Regulations 2019

    Scotland has released a public consultation on draft regulations prohibiting the manufacture and sale of plastic-stemmed cotton buds on the…

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    Egypt Invites Comments on Draft Egyptian Standard for Diapers for…

    The Egyptian Organization for Standardization and Quality released a WTO notification on the Draft of Egyptian Standards for diapers for…

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    Taiwan Extends Consultation on the Enforcement Rules of the Act…

    Taiwan's Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) has amended the Enforcement Rules of the Act for Control of Cosmetic Hygiene (Draft).…

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    Taiwan Seeks Public Consultation on Draft Inspection and Registration Items…

    Taiwan's Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) is inviting comments on the Draft Inspection and Registration Items for Specific-Use Cosmetics until…

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    Andean Member Countries Consult on Draft Technical Regulation on Good…

    On January 17, the General Secretariat of the Andean Community has published the Draft Technical Regulation on Good Manufacturing Practices…

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    Australia Announces Delay of the Implementation of Cosmetic Regulation Reform

    On January 11, 2019 the National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) has issued a notice that the implementation…

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    Taiwan Proposes to Amend Legal Inspection Standards of Children’s Raincoat

    Taiwan’s Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) seeks public consultation to amend the legal inspection standards of children's raincoat.…

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    Massachusetts Governor Declines Signing Bill Banning Flame Retardants

    A Massachusetts bill banning the use of 11 flame retardants in several types of household and children’s products has died,…

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    South Korea Revises Standard and Specification of Containers and Container…

    On January 9, South Korea’s Ministry for Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has published the revision to the Standard and…

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    Health Canada Proposes to Amend Toys and Tents Regulations

    Health Canada has proposed to amend the Tents Regulations, which also includes consequential amendments to the Toys Regulations. The proposal…

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    EEU Proposes Draft Amendments to the Technical Regulation on the…

    The Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) has proposed draft amendments to the Customs Union Technical Regulation "On safety of products for…

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    EC Publishes Commission Regulation (Eu) 2019⁄37 to Revise Regulation on…

    On January 11, the European Commission (EC) has published Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/37 of 10 January 2019 amending and correcting…

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    ASTM International Publishes Revised Standards for High Chairs and Infant…

    ASTM International has announced the revision of two standards for children’s products. The revised standards are: ASTM F404 - 18a…

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    UL VS Hong Kong Limited is now one of the…

    We are pleased to announce that UL VS Hong Kong Limited is now one of the certified laboratory of IDFB…

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    Single use Plastics and Microplastics – Regulatory Updates

    On December 19th, the European Commission (EC), the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union reached a provisional…

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    ASTM International Publishes Standard for Toddler Beds

    ASTM International published ASTM F1821 - 18 Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toddler Beds to minimize incidents to children resulting…

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    South Korea Publishes Notification to Announce the Implementation of a Chemical…

    South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) has released MOTIE Notification No. 2018-227 to include the implementation of…

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    Brazil Postpones Enforcement for Selected Articles of its Toy Regulation

    On December 26, 2018, the National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (INMETRO) has enacted Ordinance No. 598/2018 to postpone…

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    EC Sets to Enforce Part of the Commission Delegated Directive…

    The European Commission is set to enforce a part of the Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2015/863 of 31 March 2015…

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    OEHHA Issues Final Adopted Text for the Amendments to Article…

    California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has issued the final adopted regulatory text for the approved amendments to…

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    CEN and CENELEC Issues Work Progamme 2019

    The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) and European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC) issued Work Programme 2019. The document provides…

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    EC Drafts Regulation on Unmanned Aircraft Intended for Use in…

    The European Commission (EC) has issued a Draft Commission Delegated Regulation on Unmanned Aircraft Intended for Use in the ‘Open’…

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    U.S. Seeks Comments on the Proposed Rule on Hazardous Materials…

    The U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is seeking comments on the proposed rule to amend the Hazardous Materials…

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    EC Opens Consultation on the Amendment to Include Four Phthalates…

    The European Commission (EC) has opened a consultation on the proposed transitional arrangements for the amendment to include four phthalates…

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    U.S. Proposes Rule on the Modernization of the Labeling and…

    U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau has proposed rule on the modernization of the labeling and advertising regulations…

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    Taiwan Seeks Public Consultation on Revisions to the Labeling Requirements…

    Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking public consulting on the revisions to the labeling requirements of non-alcoholic beverages…

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    Thailand Seeks Public Consultation on Revisions to the Labeling Requirements…

    Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is consulting the public on the Draft MOPH Notification, B.E, entitled "The Labeling of…

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    Taiwan Consults on Draft Guidelines for Food Labeling Advertisements Covering…

    Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) is consulting the public on the Draft Guidelines for Food Labeling Advertisements Covering Misleading…

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    U.S. FSIS Finalizes Rule on the Uniform Compliance Date for…

    The U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has finalized the rule on the uniform compliance date for food labeling…

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    Mexico Enacts Technical Regulation on the Labeling and Packaging of…

    On December 13th, 2018, Mexico’s Ministry of Health has enacted NOM-189-SSA1/SCFI-2018 Technical Regulation on the Labeling and Packaging for Household…

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    China Proposes Draft Cosmetics Supervision and Administration Regulation

    The Ministry of Justice of the People’s Republic of China has proposed Cosmetics Supervision and Administration Regulation. The regulation stipulates…

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    Andean Community Enacts Decision on the Harmonization of Legislation on…

    Andean Community’s Ministry of Industry and Productivity has enacted Decision No. 833 on the Harmonization of Legislation on Cosmetic Products.…

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    Taiwan Consults on Draft Measures for Cosmetic Products

    Taiwan’s Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) has released three drafts for cosmetic products under public consultation. The drafts are: Draft…

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    Canada Provisionally Identifies Talc as Harmful under CEPA

    Health Canada has provisionally identified talc as harmful under section 64 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA). This…

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    Brazil Enforces Requirements for the Presentation of the Labeling Art…

    Brazil’s National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) enforced Resolution No. 250/2018 on the Requirements for Presentation of the Labeling Art Project…

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    Italy Enforces Decree Establishing Internal Market Control Procedures for Cosmetic…

    Italian Ministry of Health has published "Decree on the Internal Market Control Procedures for Cosmetic Products" (Decree No. 273) on…

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    EC Seeks SEAC Consultation on Proposal to Restrict Hazardous Substances…

    The European Commission (EC) is seeking comments from ECHA’s Committee for Socio-economic Analysis (SEAC) on the proposed restriction of hazardous…

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    European Commission Seeks Public Comments on the Initiative to Label…

    The European Commission (EC) is seeking public comments on their initiative to establish a labeling regulation for fragrance allergens. The…

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    Canada – Ontario Revokes Regulation on Upholstered and Stuffed Articles

    On December 10th, 2018, the Government of Ontario has approved the revocation of the Upholstered and Stuffed Articles Regulation under…

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    ISO Publishes ISO 8559–3:2018 for Size Designation of Clothes

    The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) published ISO 8559-3:2018 Size designation of clothes -- Part 3: Methodology for the creation…

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    U.S. CPSC Bans Window Covering Cords After December 15th, 2018

    The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has banned window covering cords beginning on December 15th, 2018. Products that consumers…

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    CEN to Publish Several Standards for Toys and Child Care…

    The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) is set to publish several standards for toys and childcare articles. The standards are:…

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    Taiwan Proposes to Adopt CNS 15503 “General Requirements for Safety…

    Taiwan’s Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) is proposing the adoption of CNS 15503 General requirements for safety of…

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    China SAMR Launches Electric Bicycles, Children’s Toys, and Product Consumption…

    China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has launched product consumption tips for electric bicycles, children’s toys and baby carriages.…

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    European Commission to Decrease Migration Limits of Aluminium in Toys

    On December 10th, the European Commission (EC) has proposed to decrease the migration limits of aluminium in toys by amending…

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    ASTM International Publishes Standard for Children’s Upper Outerwear with Drawstrings

    ASTM International has published ASTM F1816 - 18 Standard Safety Specification for Drawstrings on Children's Upper Outerwear to reduce strangulation…

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    EC Proposes Specific Limit Values for Formaldehyde in Various Toy…

    On December 18, the European Commission (EC) has proposed to establish specific limit values for the CMR substance formaldehyde (CAS:…

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    EC Publishes Regulation 2018⁄2005 to Amend REACH Annex XVII Entry…

    On December 18th, the European Commission published Regulation 2018⁄2005 which amends REACH Annex XVII entry 51 related to certain phthalates.…

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    European Commission published Regulation 2018⁄2005 which amends REACH Annex XVII…

    On December 18th, the European Commission published Regulation 2018/2005 which amends REACH Annex XVII entry 51 related to certain phthalates.…

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    UK House of Lords Issues Report to Clarify Future of…

    The House of Lords (HL) of United Kingdom (UK) has issued a report to clarify future of their chemical regulation…

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    EU Consults on the Initiative to Harmonize EU Product Policy…

    The European Union (EU) is consulting the public on the release of an initiative to harmonize EU product policy framework.…

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    Australia Enforces the Standard for Menstrual Cup Under Therapeutic Goods…

    On November 7, Australia’s Department of Health has enforced Therapeutic Goods (Standard for Menstrual Cups) Order 2018 (Therapeutic Goods Order…

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    EC Adds Biphenyl-2-Ol (O-Phenylphenol) as a Preservative Allowed in Cosmetic Products

    The European Commission (EC) has published Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/1847 amending Annex V to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the…

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    CEN to Publish EN 17137:2018 Textiles — Determination of the…

    The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has published EN 17137:2018 Textiles - Determination of the content of compounds based on…

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    Canada Launches Consultation on Draft Screening Assessment for Nine Polyamine…

    On November 10, 2018, Health Canada has launched a 60-day public consultation until January 9, 2018 on the Draft Screening…

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    Denmark Updates ROHS Order to Set Safety, Labeling and Conformity…

    Denmark’s Ministry of the Environment and Food has released Executive Order No. 1289 on the Restrictions on Import and Sale…

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    Luxembourg Amends Restriction on the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances…

    Luxembourg’s Ministry of Environment has released Grand-Ducal Regulation of 9 November 2018 amending Annex III of the amended Grand-Ducal Regulation…

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    Canada Introduces Pollution Prevention Plans for Triclosan in Certain Products

    On November 24, 2018 Environment and Climate Change Canada has published the Proposed Notice requiring the preparation and implementation of…

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    Japan Seeks Public Consultation for the General Rules of Plastic…

    Japanese Standards Association (JSA) is seeking public consultation for the release of JIS Z 1707:2018 General Rules of Plastic Film…

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    UK: Northern Ireland Publishes Amended Regulation for Food Contact Materials

    The Ministry of Health of Northern Ireland, United Kingdom has published The Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (Amendment)…

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    Denmark Updates Order on Food Contact Materials

    Denmark’s Ministry of the Environment and Food has issued Order No. 1248: Executive Order on Food Contact Materials (Denmark) on…

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    U.S. FDA Consults on Proposed Rule for Food Labeling

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is consulting the public on the release of a proposed rule on serving sizes…

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    Thailand Publishes Notification on Enzymes for Food Processing

    Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration has published a notification on enzymes for food processing. This Notification sets the rules for…

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    South Korea Revises Standards and Specifications of Food Additives

    South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has issued MFDS Notification No. 2018-84 Partial Revision of Standards and…

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