Brazil has circulated proposals to reduce the levels of lead permitted in paints and similar surface coating materials. If accepted, the new requirements will strengthen the lead content limit by approximately seven-fold.
Not only leafy vegetables but also large vegetables and fruits can be easily cultivated at home with this hydroponic oxygen system. Anyone can harvest 3-4 times more than soil cultivation, and the growth speed is 1.5 to 2 times faster.
The CEN has published a new standard for finger paints. It is anticipated the new standard will be harmonized for compliance with the Toy Safety Directive by March 2018.
Health Canada has published proposals to update its mandatory requirements and tests for magnetic toys. Comments must be forwarded to Health Canada by January 17, 2018.
COMACOE is pleased to announce and welcome Dr. S. Kathiroli former Director and Head of NIOT as a Director on COMACOE Board. Dr. Kathiroli will provide strategic assistance to the higher posts and will be involved in design and execution of strategic projects as well as the mentorship of Design and Operation teams.
Cottage Corporation will expand its services, accelerate growth and continue to be a healthy and prosperous business under new owners Jeff Kildow and Investment Group Franklin Douglass & Partners.
In recent months, several Prop 65 settlement agreements have been reached involving the use of lead in certain consumer products. The settlements require reformulation or, in some instances, the application of a Prop 65 warning.
Several Prop 65 settlement agreements involving phthalates have been reached covering a wide variety of products. The agreements require reformulation or the use of a Prop 65 warning as an alternative.
Taiwan introduces regulations to ban the use of fifteen substances, including safrole, in the manufacture of cosmetic products. The new rules come into effect on July 1, 2018.
Several Prop 65 settlements reached on the use of DEHP in a wide variety of products. The settlement agreements involve the reformulation of DEHP to less than or equal to 0.1%, with some settlements allowing the use of a Prop 65 warning.
With the requirements of GB 50016-2014 - Code for Fire Protection Design of Buildings now effecting social compliance audits, SGS reviews the requirements brought in by the code.
Laboratory Testing Inc. congratulates Lee Dilks, Manager of Chemistry and Metallography, on being elected Vice Chairman of ASTM Committee E01. Lee has been employed by LTI for 30 years and is a long-time ASTM member and committee volunteer.
It feels really inspiring when the country's most respectable management institution recognizes and appreciates a startup serving nation's growing market of industrial machinery spare parts facilitating it with its supply chain.
Ulterra was pleased to attend and showcase at the Louisiana Gulf Coast Oil Exposition, or LAGCOE. LAGCOE is one of the world's premiere oil and gas expositions featuring innovative equipment, services, technology, and presentations from worldwide leaders.
Air Hydro Power Inc., an industrial distributor serving Kentucky, Southern Indiana, and Alabama, has acquired the assets of Powermotion Incorporated of Birmingham, AL. The acquisition will bring Air Hydro Power's total employment in Alabama to over 30 people supporting customers in this territory.
The ECHA has begun a project to look at the issues surrounding enforcement of regulatory obligations concerning SVHC under REACH. In addition, the project hopes to raise awareness and encourage compliance.
Vietnam has introduced new regulations covering the use of formaldehyde and azo dyes in textile products. The new rules will come into effect on May 1, 2018.