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Highlights from VOL 14 / ISSUE 8
US Consumer Product Safety Commission makes mandatory ASTM F963-11
Wed, Feb 22, 2012
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (‘‘CPSC,’’ Commission,’’ or ‘‘we’’) is announcing that we have accepted the revised ASTM F963–11 standard titled, Standard Consumer Safety Specifications for Toy Safety. Pursuant to section 106 of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008, ASTM F963–11 will become a mandatory consumer product safety standard effective June 12, 2012.
Colombia passes regulation establishing limits heavy metals in batteries
Mon, Jan 23, 2012
This regulation covers requirements for labeling of zinc-carbon and alkaline batteries. Mercury, lead and cadmium limits are included.
Iowa (US) proposes legislation prohibiting BPA from food containers, wraps, or bags
Wed, Feb 15, 2012
This bill would prohibit the manufacture and sale of a consumer product containing the organic compound bisphenol A. Specifically, the prohibition would apply to manufacturers in this state who manufacture food containers (e.g., water bottles) and food wraps or bags (plastic wraps and freezer bags).
Brazil proposes regulation on strollers
Wed, Feb 15, 2012
Interested parties are invited to send comments on the new regulation for strollers to the National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (INMETRO) within 60 days.
European Union and Canadian standards bodies sign cooperation agreement
Fri, Feb 17, 2012
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC), the European Committee for Standardization (CEN), and the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC) signed a cooperation agreement which will facilitate further harmonization of standards at international levels.
Mexico clarifies amendment of textile labeling standard
Fri, Feb 17, 2012
This amendment affects the definitions in Official Mexican Standard NOM-004-SCFI-2006, Commercial Information
Labeling Of Textiles, Clothing, Accessories and Household Linen.
Peru approves addendum to women's shoe standard
Sat, Feb 18, 2012
This regulation approves an addendum to NTP 241.022:2012, Footwear. Lady Shoes. Specifications and Test
Methods.
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May 21, 2013
/Formaldehyde in Children’s Products Banned by Minnesota
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May 20, 2013
/ASTM International Publishes New Standard for Crib Mattresses
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May 17, 2013
/Harmonised Standard Under Ecodesign Regulation 278/2009
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May 14, 2013
/FRANCE: Draft Decree relative to the Health Warning for Food Packaging containing Bisphenol A under French law No. 2012-1442 of 24 December 2012
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May 14, 2013
/EU-Environment Committee Proposes Tightening of Battery Directive
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May 8, 2013
/FTC Issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Regarding Textile Labeling Rules
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May 8, 2013
/Taiwan Bans Bisphenol A in Baby Bottles
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May 8, 2013
/Health Canada Issues Information to Manufacturers, Importers, Distributors and Retailers of Products Containing Small, Powerful Magnets
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May 8, 2013
/New Proposition 65 Settlement Involving Sunglasses Reached
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May 8, 2013
/Hong Kong Published in the Gazette the Toys and Children’s Products Safety Ordinance (Amendment of Schedules 1 and 2)
