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The British Standards Institution (BSI) of the United Kingdom has announced the public consultation for two standards concerning toys and child care articles. The two standards are: 15…
The British Standards Institution (BSI) of the United Kingdom has issued standards for leather. The two standards are: BS EN ISO 14931:2015 Leather. Guide to the selection of leather for…
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has published three standards specific for leather and textiles. BS EN ISO 17234-1:2015 Leather Published on April 30, 2015, the standard specifies…
The Canada Toy Testing Council has announced it will close at the end of June 2015 after members were unable to secure financial backing. The council is a private non-profit organization…
Countries from the geographical and cultural region in Northern Europe and the North Atlantic have adopted an action plan for sustainable fashion and textiles. The plan (in Danish), and…
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced the adoption of the ASTM F2517, Specification for Determination of Child Resistance of Portable Fuel Containers for Consumer…
The European Commission (EC) announced changes to their position over the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) negotiations with the United States concerning cosmetic…
The European Commission (EC) is enforcing new maximum concentration limits for propylparaben and butylparaben in cosmetics sold in the EU. Introduced in 2014, the new limits reduce from a…
European Commission (EC) Regulation intends to prohibit the placing on the market of textile articles, which can reasonably be expected to be washed in water during their normal lifecycle…
The European Union (EU) has extended the decision made on the prohibition of the placing of non-child resistant novelty lighters. The extension is made until May 11, 2016. The requirements…
The European Union (EU) has proposed a regulation for veterinary medicinal products. The proposal is released through Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council…
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a proposed rule requesting additional scientific data to support certain active ingredients used in health care antiseptics marketed…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released updated sets of information regarding the use and safety of disposable wipes. As defined by FDA, disposable wipes are made for baby…
The Canadian Department of Environment and the Department of Health has announced their final decision after screening assessments of 61 azo direct dyes and eight azo reactive dyes, and 6…
The State of Illinois House passed HB 3761, amending the Children's Product Safety Act. Introduced by Representative Emily McAsey (D-Lockport), the Bill prohibits commercial dealers,…
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO 17299-1:2014 Textiles — Determination of Deodorant Property that aims to specify the general principle of the…
The Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) announced revisions to the Cosmetic Labeling and Advertising Standards focused on medical functional claims and organic cosmetics. The…
The Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) is proposing several amendments specific to the enforcement rule and decree for the Cosmetic Act. Proposed Amendments to the "Enforcement…
New York State Assembly Bill No. A05612 amends the environmental conservation law in relation to regulation of toxic chemicals in children's products. The Bill will require children’s…
The European Commission's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has announced that 4-hydroxy-phenyl-β-D-glucopyranoside (β-arbutin) and nano methylene bis-benzotriazolyl…
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