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On September 30, 2019, French authorities published general Decree 2019-1007 to harmonize the regulatory requirements applicable to certain non-food products.
UV protective clothing is a growing global market, but manufacturers need to understand the regulations that govern it. SGS explains what standards need to be followed to access certain markets.
With e-scooters becoming an ever more common sight on our city streets, SGS considers what standards the manufacturer should follow to create safe and compliant products.
If the US CPSC’s supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking is accepted for infant sleep products, it will adopt ASTM F3118-17a but with modifications that make it more stringent.
The US state of Maine has issued a revised version of its proposal to designate PFOS as a priority chemical. If accepted, manufacturers or distributors of certain children’s products will need to comply with reporting requirements.
The US CPSC has issued a proposal to exempt several unfinished manufactured fibers in toys and childcare articles from undergoing third party testing. There is now a 75-day consultation period.
South Korea has just completed a consultation over a proposal to amend its Common Safety Standard for children’s products. If accepted, the new provisions could be enforced from June 2020.
Safety standard EN 71-3:2019 has been listed as showing presumption of conformity with the EU Toy Safety Directive. It is included in a list of toy safety standards that become effective on October 16, 2019.
Peru’s Ministry of Energy and Mines (MINEM) has recognized SGS to certify electrical and electronic consumer products against new energy labeling requirements.
The European Commission is holding a stakeholder consultation on four potential substance group inclusions under RoHS 2. The consultation ends on November 7, 2019.
California has introduced two sets of limits for jewelry under its Metal-Containing Jewelry Law. The more stringent set of limits will come into effect on June 1, 2020.
US CPSC has updated requirements for consumer registration relating to durable infant and toddler products. The new requirements start to come into effect on October 24, 2019.
The US CPSC has published revisions to the direct final rules to incorporate the latest version of the ASTM standards for full-size baby cribs, carriages and strollers, and infant bouncer seats.
SGS is amalgamating its existing cybersecurity capabilities into Digital Trust Services, offering world-class services to manufacturers across all market segments, and especially to manufacturers of connected medical devices or smart consumer products.
SGS launches its new International Type Approval (ITA) Restricted Substance Service Solution, providing manufacturers and importers of electrical and electronics (E&E) products with a one-stop solution to restricted substance compliance.
Taiwan's BSMI issues updated version of CNS 15290 safety requirements for textile products, which redefines the scope of limitation in relation to some substances.
SGS has announced two webinars in September 2019 to help toy manufacturers understand EU regulations, standard EN 71-3:2019, and phthalate and chemical restrictions.
ASTM releases an update to its clothing storage stability standard, F2057. Among its changes is a reduction in the height to which the standard applies.
On August 21, 2019, the US EPA published its latest Final Rule in relation to Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act, bringing closer alignment with the CARB ATCM Phase II Program.
SGS launches new ‘Product Recalls’ digital platform to help consumer goods manufacturers and retailers quickly access unsafe product notifications (non-food) from the EU and USA.
Chinese authorities have released an updated version of their national standard for knitted sportswear – GB/T 22853-2019 – which will come into effect on January 1, 2020.
On July 16, 2019, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published the 21st batch of SVHC Candidate List, bringing the total to 201 hazardous substances. REACH services from SGS help manufacturers and importers manage their responsibilities to expanding green requirements.
EU adopts updated version of toy trampoline standard – EN 71-14:2018 – as demonstrating conformity with the European Toy Safety Directive. Buried trampolines are now included within the scope of the standard.
Interested parties have until September 23, 2019 to comment on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the Safety Standard for Gates and Enclosures (16 CFR 1239) issued by the US CPSC.
From January 1, 2020, the governor of Rhodes Island, US, has approved changes to the law on flame retardants used in upholstered bedding and furniture.
From July 16, 2021, the EU will implement Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 to facilitate the improvement of market surveillance and product compliance applicable to online sales and economic operators in the EU.
SGS Fimko Ltd is one of the first laboratories in Finland to gain accreditation for the competence of its testing and calibration laboratories from FINAS Finnish Accreditation Service in accordance with revised standard ISO/IEC 17025:2017.
SGS is seeing greater take-up of its ‘Green Supply Chain & Production Management Solutions’ as the E&E industry faces increasing pressure to reduce environmental impact.
Switzerland aligns ORRChem with many of the provisions in Annex XVII of the EU’s REACH. Provisions/restrictions began to come effective on June 1, 2019.
China published implementation arrangements for its Conformity Assessment System for China RoHS 2 on May 16, 2019. These include voluntary certification and self-declaration routes.
The US state of Maine has implemented new food packaging rules, including a prohibition on the use of phthalates in food packaging that will become effective on January 1, 2022.
SGS is the first company in Colombia to gain ONAC accreditation to certify products in accordance with primary battery regulation, Resolution 0721-2018, which comes into force in July 2019.
On February 16, 2019, France published a new list of standards automatically assumed to comply with its safety regulation for bicycles – Decree No. 2016-3642.
Responding to increased concerns over microfiber pollution, three U.S. states have introduced legislation to highlight the threat of microfiber shedding from synthetic textiles.
California has introduced a bill to amend its Metal-Containing Jewelry law. If accepted, it will update the definition for children’s jewelry and fortify restrictions for lead and cadmium.
The EU has announced details of its latest market surveillance program looking at substance migration from food contact materials and products. The survey will run from June 1 to December 31, 2019.
SGS has gained accreditation from South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) for the testing of cosmetics at its laboratory in Uiwang, South Korea.
The State of Washington has signed into law a comprehensive toxic substances and pollution control legislation. The new law will be one of the most restrictive in the United States.
SGS provides a roundup of various California Prop 65 settlements involving the use of lead, BBP, DBP, DEHP, DIDP, DINP, DnHP, BPA, diethanolamine, carbon monoxide and soot in consumer products.
Switzerland has circulated proposals to align its ORRChem chemical restrictions with the EU’s REACH. The new restrictions are expected to begin implementation on December 1, 2019.
The EU has introduced a harmonized format for Member States to use when accepting registration and reporting under Directive 2012/19/EU – the WEEE Directive.
California Proposition 65 settlements and judgements relating to the use of lead and six phthalates in consumer products have been summarized by SGS experts.
SGS’s new 25 m² facility enables safety and performance tests to be undertaken on product categories ranging from household appliances and power tools, to office equipment, lighting products and laboratory equipment.
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