The US EPA has published its final rule for formaldehyde emissions in wood products and an associated certification program. The new rule becomes effective on February 10, 2017.
Interstate Container will exhibit Greencoat® wax-free, coated, recyclable boxes at Booth # C-1521 during the International Production and Processing Expo (IPPE) from January 31- February 2, 2017 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia.
KeyVault is a company which is dedicated to design a sleek, colorful and unique keyholder set to ultimately replace the bulky, unsightly set of keys the whole world lugs around. The KeyVault Keyholder will transform your cluster of keys into a neatly organized stack, according to your preference, making easier to find the key needed without hassle.
Following a consultation period, the US FDA has issued a final rule prohibiting the use of 19 active ingredients in antibacterial soaps. The ruling becomes effective on September 6, 2017.
SGS launches a series of monthly webinars to help suppliers of borderline products - children's cosmetics, cosmetic toys and promotional items - better understand and apply relevant EU regulations.
The European Commission has placed greater restrictions on the use of Methylisothiazolinone in Cosmetic Products. The new rules came into force on August 11, 2016.
The European Commission has amended Annex V of Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 to create a separate category for mouthwashes and change the restrictions on Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl.
On November 3, 2016, Dutch authorities published an amendment to the rules relating to food contact materials and articles. The new law came into force on January 1, 2017.
The European Union (EU) has updated three standards linked to non-domestic furniture: EN 527-2:2016 Office tables, EN 12727:2016 Ranked seating and EN 15372:2016 Non-domestic tables.
Air Hydro Power is happy to announce that Randy Lanter will now be the Parker Hydraulics Product Specialist based in Lexington, KY. He is a CFPHS and a CFPPS and brings over 40 years of experience with him into this position.
Swarna Fasteners is a Delhi-based Company that commenced its operation in the year 2011 and since then they gain huge appreciation as one of the top best Hex Bolt Manufacturers nationwide.
Health Canada has recently begun consulting over its plans to amend the Children's Jewellery Regulations. Proposed amendments include limits for total cadmium and total lead.
South Korea has issued proposals to amend the regulations regarding toy safety. If accepted, the changes will update Safety Confirmation ANNEX VI Toys.
China's new mandatory national standards for food contact materials and articles will start to become effective on April 19, 2017. The final two GB standards will come into force on October 19, 2017.
The Southern California-based full service custom thermoformer InterTrade Industries will show medtech attendees how to turn their concepts into reality.
The price of crude oil, the victory of Trump in the US elections and the economic forecasts in Brazil will mark the path of the Oil & Gas sector, as well as the strategy of the company for 2017.
Health Canada has begun a consultation period relating to proposed changes to the Consumer Products Containing Lead (Contact with Mouth) Regulations. The consultation process will run from December 3, 2016 to February 15, 2017.
Belgium announces new regulations regarding food contact varnishes and coatings. The new law, issued via Royal Decree, entered into force on January 1, 2017
Several Californian Prop 65 settlements have been reached relating to the use of phthalates in certain consumer products. The settlements call for either reformulation or the inclusion of a Prop 65 warning.
The Ampac Pull TabTM beverage pouch will now be marketed and produced in the United States for alcoholic beverages. Ampac's Pull Tab award winning beverage pouch first launched in Switzerland for a local juice brand in 2014. The Ampac Pull TabTM pouch is an alternative format to the traditional straw-punch beverage pouch.
California has concluded several Prop 65 settlements involving inclusion of DEHP in consumer products. The agreements require the reformulation of DEHP to levels equal or below 0.1% and, in some cases, a Prop 65 warning will be allowed.
The US state of Maine has issued a proposal to include two flame retardants in its list of Priority Chemicals. If accepted their presence in certain children's products will require reporting to the DEP.