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The ASEAN Updates the Trace Limit for 1,4-Dioxane in Cosmetics

06 Dec 2019 Cosmetics, Personal Care and Household

ASEAN Guidelines on Limits of Contaminants for Cosmetics is updated to version 3.0 with the addition of trace impurity limits. The limit of 1,4-dioxane will come into force on June 19, 2020 and June 19, 2023.

EU Updates the Use of Nano Titanium Dioxide in Cosmetics with a Warning

06 Dec 2019 Cosmetics, Personal Care and Household

On November 6, 2019, the European Commission published Regulation (EU) 2019/1857 amending Annex VI to Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009. An entry on requirements for Titanium dioxide and its nano form are amended.

European Commission Restricted the Use of 4-(3-ethoxy-4-hydroxyphenyl) butan-2-one

06 Dec 2019 Cosmetics, Personal Care and Household

On 6 November 2019, European Commission published a Regulation (EU) 2019/1858 for amending Annex V to Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 and allow the use of one more preservative Hydroxyethoxyphenyl Butanone (HEPB) in cosmetic products.

Thailand Proposes Mandatory Standard for Pacifiers

05 Dec 2019 Toys and Juvenile Products

Thailand is proposing a mandatory standard for pacifiers to meet modern-day safety requirements. Comments are accepted until January 18, 2020.

Trinidad and Tobago Consults Over Revised Draft of Mandatory Toy Safety Standard

04 Dec 2019 Toys and Juvenile Products, Hardgoods

Trinidad and Tobago is consulting over a draft standard to strengthen toy safety. The proposed date of entry into force is March 31, 2020.

EU Updates Maximum Residue Limit for Diflubenzuron in Salmonidae Species

04 Dec 2019 Food

On November 08, 2019, the European Commission published Regulation (EU) 2019/1881, amending Regulation (EU) No 37/2010, reducing the MRLs for diflubenzuron.

Italy Corrects List of Authorized Food Contact Stainless Steels

02 Dec 2019 Hardgoods, Food

Italy announces a correction to certain authorized food contact stainless steels. This correction is effective immediately.

Thailand Proposes New Standard for Toy Safety

02 Dec 2019 Toys and Juvenile Products

Thailand is proposing a mandatory toy safety standard to meet modern-day safety requirements. Comments are accepted until January 13, 2020.

Vermont, USA, Publishes Draft Rule for New Definition of Formaldehdye in CHCC Reporting Rule

29 Nov 2019 Toys and Juvenile Products, Softlines, Hardgoods, Food, Cosmetics, Personal Care and Household

Vermont has published a draft rule to expand the definition of formaldehyde under its disclosure program for children’s products. Comments are accepted until December 11, 2019.

Switzerland Strengthens Ordinance on Food Contact Materials and Articles

29 Nov 2019 Food, Hardgoods

Switzerland aligns its Ordinance on food contact materials and articles with many provisions from the European Union (EU). The new requirements will become effective on December 1, 2019.

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The ASEAN Updates the Trace Limit for 1,4-Dioxane in Cosmetics

EU Updates the Use of Nano Titanium Dioxide in Cosmetics with a Warning

European Commission Restricted the Use of 4-(3-ethoxy-4-hydroxyphenyl) butan-2-one

Thailand Proposes Mandatory Standard for Pacifiers

Trinidad and Tobago Consults Over Revised Draft of Mandatory Toy Safety Standard

EU Updates Maximum Residue Limit for Diflubenzuron in Salmonidae Species

Italy Corrects List of Authorized Food Contact Stainless Steels

Thailand Proposes New Standard for Toy Safety

Vermont, USA, Publishes Draft Rule for New Definition of Formaldehdye in CHCC Reporting Rule

Switzerland Strengthens Ordinance on Food Contact Materials and Articles

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