The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published a guidance document to help economic operators and regulatory bodies better interpret the scope of entry 63 of REACH Annex XVII - a regulation to restrict lead in articles for the general public that can be mouthed by children.
Several Proposition 65 Settlements are reached concerning lead, DEHP and DINP. Manufacturers are reminded to check their products for exposure and other Prop 65 requirements.
The US State of Utah has modified the "Bedding, Upholstered Furniture and Quilted Clothing Inspection Act". The modification came into effect on May 10, 2016 and companies should now ensure they are compliant with updated terms of the law.
On May 19, 2016, the US State of Massachusetts' Senate passed a bill to restrict flame-retardants in children's products, bedding, carpeting and window treatments. If the bill is eventually signed into law, it will become effective on January 1, 2017.
Industrial company Bell Flow Systems were commissioned by a UK train operating company to supply numerous ultrasonic flow meters that could easily be installed and would not affect the existing pipe-work.
According to the 2015 EU RAPEX Annual Report, 2072 products were notified as posing a possible risk to consumers' health and, for the first time, chemical risk became the most notified type of risk.
Mexico is proposing the introduction of a new national standard to encompass formaldehyde emissions and content in composite woods. Companies are advised to seek assistance in making sure their products remain compliant.
The EU has drafted a proposal to restrict decabromodiphenyl ether (Deca-BDE) in a number of products. It is anticipated this restriction will become effective in early 2018.
The European Commission has replaced Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Directive 89/686/EEC with Regulation 425/2016/EU. This requires companies working in this sector to be aware of a number of key changes to the regulations relating to PPE.
Several Prop 65 settlements have been concluded relating to the reformulation of certain phthalates in consumer products. In a number of cases, a Prop 65 warning has been accepted as an alternative.
The European Commission has amended Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 relating to the use of Potassium Hydroxide in cosmetics, including its approval as a callosity softener.
White paper created by cable manufacturer Northwire along with LEMO, the originator of Push-Pull connectors, navigates cables with features from breather tubes to salt water resistant connectors.
AMTEX 2016, an exhibition of international standards, catering to the machine tool needs of production and consumption hotspots is scheduled to take place between 8th-11th of July 2016 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
Advanced Systems and Designs has released a multi-field interface cable for the Starrett 776 Gage-Chek Multi-Axis Measured Value Digital Display that can send data directly to Excel or other Microsoft applications.
Laboratory Testing Inc.'s X-ray Supervisor, Jason Tucker, published an article in the June 2016 issue of Quality Magazine. The article entitled "Inspecting Plastics and Electronics with Conventional X-ray" discusses the value of industrial radiography and the growing demand for inspecting non-metallic components using these methods.
Ampac announces a new low extractable barrier lamination, PRO FlexiPURETM, which enhances the existing family of successful barrier drug and medical device overwrap laminations for the pharmaceutical and medical device markets.
Laboratory Testing Inc., an accredited destructive and non-destructive testing lab, will be showcasing its services at the Farnborough International Airshow in Hall 3, Booth E130. The Expo will be held at the Farnborough Aerodrome in Farnborough, Hampshire, UK from July 11-17, 2016.
R. D. Electric Works is famous manufacturers of Servo Voltage Stabilizer in Noida add a new product to their product list is an Industrial Voltage Stabilizer. No doubt, the problem of fluctuations in voltage is common at the present time and these are really harmful to the man and material equipped in industry.
OCM will be present at the upcoming MACC 2016 (Multi Agency Craft Conference) with an In-Water demonstrator boat; the new 9.5 Meter High-Speed Vessel Interdiction RHIB, launched earlier this year.
LTI is proud to sponsor the 12th annual ASM Philadelphia Materials Camp for high school students interested in the field of materials science and engineering. The event will take place at Drexel University on June 20-24, 2016 and includes lectures, lab sessions, an industry event and a project activity. LTI is a sustaining member of ASM International and has sponsored the event for several years.
At IMTS 2016, BENZ tooling demonstrations will include the LinA broaching system, Solidifix Modular Tool Changing System, BENZ CAPTO, and multiple angle heads.
Advanced Systems and Designs - ASDQMS has a SmartCable™ with multi-field Excel keystroke output for the Mitutoyo 174 Series KA Counter that is easy to use.
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