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China Issues Conformity Assessment System for China RoHS 2

18 Jun 2019 Electrical and Electronics

Implementation Arrangements for the Conformity Assessment System for China RoHS 2 were issued on May 16, 2019. Products listed in the Standard Achieving Management Catalog (First Batch) manufactured or imported after November 1, 2019 shall comply with the implementation arrangement.

EU Restricts the Use of Climbazole in Cosmetic Products

18 Jun 2019 Cosmetics, Personal Care and Household

On April 30, 2019, European Commission published regulation (EU) 2019/698 to restrict the use of Climbazole in cosmetics. This regulation will come into force on May 22, 2019.

EU Allows One More UV Filter, Phenylene Bis-Diphenyltriazine, in Cosmetics

11 Jun 2019 Cosmetics, Personal Care and Household

On April 30, 2019, the European Commission published regulation (EU) 2019/680 to allow one more UV filter, Phenylene Bis-Diphenyltriazine, in cosmetics. This regulation will come into force on May 22, 2019.

Minnesota, USA, Strengthens Flame Retardant Law and Bans PFAS Chemicals in Firefighting Foams

11 Jun 2019 Toys and Juvenile Products, Softlines, Hardgoods

Minnesota has approved measures to expand its existing law on flame retardants and to prohibit PFAS chemicals in firefighting foams. The new law on flame retardants will be implemented in phases, starting July 21, 2021.

Carb Updates Guidelines to Assist the Composite Wood Products Industry

11 Jun 2019 Hardgoods, Cosmetics, Personal Care and Household

CARB has recently published two revised guidelines to assist the composite wood products industry to comply with formaldehyde emission requirements falling under CARB and the US EPA Title VI Regulations. These guidance documents reflect the latest status in these two pieces of legislation.

Information of Samples Sending to Turkey for Testing

10 Jun 2019 Softlines

Turkish Customs requires all samples sent to Turkey for testing to have the specified actual content information on the consignment note and invoice, effective 15th May, 2019.

California Proposition 65 – 60 Day-Notices on Hexavalent Chromium on Leather Products

10 Jun 2019 Softlines

Six new California Proposition 65 60-day notices have recently been issued alleging that some brands and retailers are selling leather gloves in California that contain hexavalent chromium in violation of California Proposition 65. The notices serve as an intent to bring lawsuit against the recipients.

EU Bans Hair Coloring Substance (2-chloro-p-phenylenediamine) and its Salts in Cosmetics

06 Jun 2019 Cosmetics, Personal Care and Household

On April 30, 2019, the European Commission published regulation (EU) 2019/681 to ban a hair coloring substance (2-chloro-p-phenylenediamine) and its salts in cosmetics. This regulation will come into force on May 22, 2019.

Colombia Updates Primary Battery Regulation

05 Jun 2019 Electrical and Electronics

Colombia has updated its regulation for primary batteries, new regulation (resolution 0721-2018) comes into force in July 2019.

U.S. Concerns on Microfiber Pollution

03 Jun 2019 Softlines

Clothing made of synthetic materials are believed to shed microfibers during home laundry, and can easily migrate from household waste water ultimately into the ocean, causing environmental pollution. Some states have proposed bills to address the issue.

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China Issues Conformity Assessment System for China RoHS 2

EU Restricts the Use of Climbazole in Cosmetic Products

EU Allows One More UV Filter, Phenylene Bis-Diphenyltriazine, in Cosmetics

Minnesota, USA, Strengthens Flame Retardant Law and Bans PFAS Chemicals in Firefighting Foams

Carb Updates Guidelines to Assist the Composite Wood Products Industry

Information of Samples Sending to Turkey for Testing

California Proposition 65 – 60 Day-Notices on Hexavalent Chromium on Leather Products

EU Bans Hair Coloring Substance (2-chloro-p-phenylenediamine) and its Salts in Cosmetics

Colombia Updates Primary Battery Regulation

U.S. Concerns on Microfiber Pollution

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