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UL advierte sobre el uso de la marca UL falsificada en el empaque de paquetes de baterías recargables (Comunicado n.º 13PN-21)

Northbrook, IL, 28 de junio de 2013 - La siguiente es una notificación de UL para consumidores y minoristas de que el empaque de paquetes de baterías recargables que se identifica a…

Jul 28, 2013
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UL lance un avertissement de contrefaçon du sigle UL sur un emballage de batterie rechargeable (Communiqué nº 13PN-21)

Northbrook, IL - 28 juin 2013 - Ce qui suit est un avis d'UL destiné aux consommateurs et aux détaillants, les informant que l'emballage de batterie rechargeable identifié ci-dessous porte…

Jul 28, 2013
  • Feature Story

EC Proposes BPA Migration Limit for Toys

Details The European Commission (EC) has notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft Commission Directive to amend the Appendix C of Annex II to Safety of Toys Directive, 2009/48…

Jul 26, 2013
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EC Proposes Restrictions on TCEP, TCPP and TDCP in Toys

Details The European Commission (EC) has notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft Commission Directive to amend the Appendix C of Annex II to Safety of Toys Directive, 2009/48…

Jul 26, 2013
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Reminder: EU Chemical Requirements for Toys Enter into Force July 20, 2013

Details On July 20th 2013, the new chemical requirements under the Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC will enter into force. The new requirements of the Directive include, migration limits for…

Jul 19, 2013
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UL advierte sobre el uso de la marca UL en un adaptader de corriente (Comunicado n.º 13PN-27)

Northbrook, IL, 15 de julio de 2013 - La siguiente es una notificación de UL para consumidores y minoristas de que el adaptador de corriente que se identifica a continuación lleva una marca…

Jul 17, 2013
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UL met en garde contre des adaptateurs de courant avec un sigle UL contrefait (Communiqué nº 13PN-27)

Northbrook, IL - 15 juillet 2013 - UL informe les consommateurs et les détaillants que l'adaptateur de courant identifié ci-dessous présente un sigle UL contrefait pour les États-Unis et le…

Jul 17, 2013
  • Feature Story

China Sets Five Checkpoints for Imported Dairy Products

To ensure the quality of both domestic and imported dairy products, the Administrative Measure on Inspection, Quarantine and Supervision of Import and Export Dairy Products, also known as…

Jul 16, 2013
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China’s Provincial Food and Drug Administration Responsible for Approval of Imported Cosmetics

China's State Commission Office for Public Sector Reform (SCPSR) has officially announced the new organization structure of the State Food Drug Administration, now called China Food &…

Jul 16, 2013
  • Feature Story

CPSC Grants JPMA Petition Regarding Crib Bumpers

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has voted to grant a petition from the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) and has directed staff to initiate rulemaking to…

Jul 16, 2013
  • Feature Story

CPSC Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Revise 16 CFR 1110

On May 1, 2013 the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted to publish a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPR) to revise 16 C.F.R. part 1110-the rule describing the agency's…

Jul 16, 2013
  • Feature Story

Denmark Postpones Phthalate Ban for Two Years

The Danish Environment Ministry has postponed a national restriction on four phthalates because of difficulty in replacing the substances in general applications, particularly in electronic…

Jul 16, 2013
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EU Application of the Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 on Cosmetic Products

From July 11, 2013 the new Regulation (EC) No.1223/2009 applies, definitively repealing the previous European Community legislation, Directive 76/768/EEC and all national implementations…

Jul 16, 2013
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EU Proposes New rules for Baby, Special Diet and Low-calorie Foods

The European Parliament has endorsed a set of rules on the labeling and content of baby milk and foods for special medical purposes. The aim is to better define and distinguish more clearly…

Jul 16, 2013
  • Feature Story

EU Recommends Restriction on Codeine Use in Pain Relievers for Children

The European Medicines Agency's Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee (PRAC) has recommended a series of measures to address safety concerns with codeine-containing medicines when…

Jul 16, 2013
  • Feature Story

JVC Files Response to FTC

The Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC) has filed a response to a second round of inquiry from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on revisions to the Guides for the Jewelry, Precious…

Jul 16, 2013
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New EU Packaging Requirements for Cosmetic Products

Beginning July 11, 2013 all cosmetic products on the market in the European Union (EU) must now be fully compliant with Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the…

Jul 16, 2013
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Norway Looks to Regulate Marketing of Unhealthy Foods to Children

The Norwegian Royal Ministry of Health and Care Services submitted a proposal with the European Commission (EC) to regulate the marketing of unhealthy foods and beverages to children up to…

Jul 16, 2013
  • Feature Story

Philippine Toy and Game Safety Labeling Act Clears Senate

The Philippine House of Representatives has adopted Senate Bill 3367, otherwise known as the "Toy and Game Safety Labeling Act of 2013," requiring that a consumer product for children be…

Jul 16, 2013
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Sweaty Exercise Increases Nanoparticle Release from Textiles

According to a Swiss study, silver nanoparticles can migrate from clothing to human sweat, resulting in the potential for exposure through the skin. Researchers tested four commercial…

Jul 16, 2013

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