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14/07/10 NEWSBYTE: CPSC Issues Revised Draft NPR for Full Size and Non-Full Size Cribs

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a revised draft Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPR) for Full Size and Non-Full Size Cribs. The revised draft primarily consists of editorial changes...Read more

13/07/10 REMINDER: Updated European Standards for Appliances and Electrical Products Taking Effect

Electric plug

Some European standards covering household appliances, lighting, information technology (IT) and audio-video equipment plus other electrical apparatus will be updated and/or modified during the next six months....Read more

13/07/10 NEWSBYTE: Massachusetts Passes An Act Relative to Floor Finishing Products

On July 2, 2010, the Governor of Massachusetts signed Bill 4565 into law. The Act prohibits the use of floor finishing products with flashpoints below 100 degrees Fahrenheit for any commercial floor finishing operation...Read more

13/07/10 NEWSBYTE: CPSC Proposes to Extend Comment Period for NPR on Bassinets / Cradles

The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPR) for Bassinets / Cradles was published in the Federal Register on April 28, 2010 and was also posted to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website...Read more

12/07/10 NEWSBYTE: New Federal Formaldehyde Regulation Signed into Law

On July 7, 2010, Senate Bill S1660 Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act was signed into law. It amends the Toxic Substances Control Act (15 U.S.C. 2601) by establishing national limits for formaldehyde emission from composite wood products...Read more

08/07/10 EU Decision Calls for Developing Safety Standards for Children’s Sleep Environment Products

child sleeping

The European Union issued Commission Decision 2010/376/EU early in July 2010 regarding safety requirements for children’s sleep environment products. The Decision calls for European Standards to be developed by EU Standardization Bodies for the five areas of concern...Read more

08/07/10 EU Recast of Energy Labelling Directive to Include All Energy-Related Products

Energy

On 19 May 2010, the European Commission and the EC Council adopted a new Directive 2010/30/EU, which recasts the framework of the former Energy-labelling Directive 92/75/EEC. The new Directive modifies the previous one by extending its scope beyond household appliances to include all energy-related products...Read more

07/07/10 CPSC Releases Ballot Vote Sheet Recommending NPR for Full-Size and Non-Full-Size Cribs

baby in crib

On June 30, 2010, the CPSC released a ballot vote sheet along with a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPR) related to Full-Size and Non-Full-Size cribs. The Commission is recommending an NPR under section 104(b) of CPSIA for Full-Size and Non-Full-Size cribs...Read more

02/07/10 NEWSBYTE: France Updates: BPA in Baby Bottles and Study on Endocrine Disruptors

The French National Assembly has adopted a Law on 30 June 2010 that prohibits the manufacturing, importation, exportation and placing on the market of baby bottles made of bisphenol A...Read more

02/07/10 NEWSBYTE: CPSC Releases Manual for Guidance in Flammability Testing of Children’s Sleepwear

As part of their continuing effort to provide guidance to the apparel and textiles industry, the U.S. CPSC has posted a new test manual to their website entitled Laboratory Test Manual for 16 CFR Parts 1615 and 1616: Standards for the Flammability of Children’s Sleepwear, July 2010...Read more

01/07/10 Taiwan Proposes Mandatory Inspection with Standard CNS 15290 for Babies’ Garments and Clothing Accessories

baby in carrier

On June 8, 2010, the Bureau of Standards, Metrology & Inspection (BSMI) announced in the Taiwan Executive Yuan Gazette the beginning of a period of 60 days for public comment on the draft Regulations for Babies’ Garments and Clothing Accessories Commodities Subject to Mandatory Inspection...Read more

30/06/10 Lead in Jewellery and Dimethylfumarate Proposed as New Restrictions under REACH

gold jewellery

On 21 June 2010, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published a press release presenting two proposals made by France that would amend the REACH Regulation. One would restrict lead in jewellery and the other would restrict Dimethylfumarate in consumer products...Read more

28/06/10 NEWSBYTE: Bureau Veritas to Provide Children’s Bicycle Helmet Testing

Third-party testing of children's bicycle helmets is now being provided by Bureau Veritas at its Buffalo, New York laboratory. The CPSC has approved Bureau Veritas as an accredited third-party testing laboratory for certification of children's bicycle helmets...Read more

28/06/10 NEWSBYTE: California DTSC Publishes Draft Regulation for Safer Consumer Product Alternatives

The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has published a draft regulation related to safer consumer product alternatives. The DTSC and the Green Ribbon Science Panel have been working to create this draft regulation for several months...Read more

22/06/10 International Initiative for Safer Window Blinds

window blinds

On June 17, 2010, an international initiative to develop strong and comprehensive safety standards for window coverings was announced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), along with Health Canada and the European Commission’s Directorate General for Health and Consumers (DG SANCO)...Read more

22/06/10 Indonesia New Labeling Regulation

A new regulation mandating the inclusion of labels on various kinds of goods to provide consumers with accurate information, will come into force on September 1, 2010. All manufacturers or importers of regulated goods to be traded in the Indonesian market must include this labeling in the Indonesian language...Read more

22/06/10 Eight New Potential SVHCs Expand the ECHA Candidate List to 38 Compounds

chemical beakers

On 18 June 2010, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published a press release presenting eight new compounds as potential substances of very high concern (SVHC). The list of candidates under the REACH regulation is now extended to 38 substances...Read more

22/06/10 NEWSBYTE: Final Rule for Infant Walkers Published

The Final Rule for Infant Walkers has been published by the Consumer Product Safety Commission CPSC) in the Federal Register on June 21, 2010...Read more

21/06/10 Brazil: Update on Household Appliances Safety Requirements

According to Decree 371, issued December 29, 2009, household and similar electric appliances (eg. kettles, irons, vacuum cleaners) to be sold in Brazil must be on the Compulsory INMETRO Certification List starting from July 1, 2011. Compulsory Certification falls under Brazilian System Conformity Assessment (SBAC)...Read more

16/06/10 Korea: New Certification (KC) Mark for Textile Goods

The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has introduced the nationally integrated certification mark, “KC.” The new mark stands for “Korean Certification” and unifies 13 existing certification marks into one...Read more

11/06/10 California Proposition 65 Settlement Finalized for Belts, Footwear, and Handbags

purse and shoes

A California Proposition 65 settlement involving purses, handbags, clutches, totes, wallets, belts, and footwear has recently been reached for lead content. The settlement is the first to establish lead limits for all footwear and belts...Read more

11/06/10 NEWSBYTE: Canadian Consumer Product Safety Act Bill C-36 is Introduced Into Parliament

The legislative effort known as the Canadian Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA), Bill C-36, has been introduced into Canada’s 40th Parliament – 3rd session that began on March 3, 2010...Read more

08/06/10 NEWSBYTE: Connecticut Becomes Second State to Regulate Cadmium in Children’s Jewelry

A law limiting the amount of cadmium in children’s jewelry has been enacted by the state of Connecticut. The law bans children’s jewelry containing more than 75 ppm total cadmium as of July 1, 2014...Read more

03/06/10 European Union: Latest Regulatory News Relative to Toys

Toy Collection

The European Union has taken several recent actions relative to toys. Among these are the release of several publications on toy safety, including a guidance document about packaging, and an explanatory guidance document on the revised Toy Safety Directive...Read more

03/06/10 NEWSBYTE: CPSC Issues Final Mandatory Rule for Infant Walkers

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted (5-0) to issue a final mandatory rule under section 104(b) of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) for infant walkers...Read more

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