The US CPSC has published its latest data on accident statistics relating to the use of toys. The data shows that around 240,000 injuries and 7 deaths were reported in 2016.
Australia has published a new mandatory standard for sunglasses and fashion spectacles. Manufacturers have until July 1, 2019, to make sure their products comply with the new standard.
LTI hired a Senior Fracture Mechanics Manager to oversee the Fracture Mechanics Lab and FTA fracture mechanics test systems and software. Dr. Matt Adler has over a decade of hands-on experience in experimental fatigue and fracture using FTA software-controlled systems.
Full-service thermoformer InterTrade Industries will show attendees at world’s largest annual medtech event why clients have been turning to them for innovative, reliable and functional solutions for 40 years.
Laboratory Testing Inc. congratulates Chris Mecleary on his promotion to New Business Development Manager. He will be establishing and developing relationships with new and existing material testing, nondestructive testing and calibration customers.
China has issued a revised version of its national standard for clothing with filling – GB/T 2662-2017. The revised standard will become effective on December 1, 2017.
San Francisco is set to become the first city in the US to restrict flame retardants in upholstered furniture, reupholstered furniture and juvenile products. The restrictions will be enforced in two phases, starting January 1, 2019.
Tilhill Forestry and John Clegg & Co have released the latest edition of UK Forest Market Report. It details a buoyant market characterised by high-value properties and portfolios, robust demand and a steady flow of new investors.
The US EPA has published a DFR revising the voluntary consensus standards for formaldehyde emission in composite wood. Stakeholders had until November 9, 2017 to submit adverse comments. Without them, the DFR will become effective on December 11, 2017.
SGS has opened its newly expanded textile and footwear testing facility in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The expanded laboratory provides the full range of physical and chemical testing capabilities to comply with domestic and international standards.
SGS Art Services has produced a short film to document their contribution to the television series, “The Sense of Beauty”. During the show, they explain how their high-tech scientific examination identified a lost Cubist painting by Belgian artist, René Guiette.
U.S. CPSC will issue a Final Rule to effectively restrict eight phthalates in children’s toys and child care articles. It will become effective 180 days after it is published in the Federal Register, on April 25, 2018.
On September 8, 2017, the EU added a standard for portable cooking devices, EN 60335-2-9:2003, in the OJ list of the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU. The standard includes a restriction.
American Hydroformers, Inc. will be showcasing the company’s tube hydroforming and metal forming capabilities at FABTECH 2017. The event takes place November 6-9 at the McCormick Place in Chicago, IL.
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