Press Releases

CEN publishes latest version of EN 1104:2018 for the determining the transfer of antimicrobial constituents from food contact paper and board. Existing, conflicting standards will be withdrawn by May 2019. Read more...

Since the beginning of 2019, several US states have introduced legislation to prohibit the use of PFAS chemicals in firefighting foams, firefighting personal protective equipment and/or food packaging. Read more...

EU ADCO toy expert group issues note clarifying need for soft filled toys covered partially or fully with sequins to be age graded.Read more...

ASTM International publishes standard – ASTM F3343-19 – to address safety issues associated with infant bathers. Read more...

BIFMA has released an updated version of ANSI/BIFMA X5.9 for Storage Units. The new version contains several change stakeholders should understand.Read more...

U.S. FTC opens public consultation on the future of the Leather Guides.Read more...

SGS explains the registration criteria for antimicrobial treated textile products in Canada and the United States.Read more...

SGS announces ATL status from Sigfox for its labs in China, Finland and Taiwan – securing a leading role in IoT product testing across the globe. Read more...

Health Canada seeks feedback on its proposal to change the Tents Regulations (SOR/2016-185), which would also amend the Toys Regulations.Read more...

Several bills to regulate the use of BPA in consumer products have been introduced in US jurisdictions since the start of 2019.Read more...