Press Releases
Oct 29, 2020, 9:34 AM
The US CPSC has released a briefing package that outlines its refusal to exempt spandex-containing textiles from flammability testing requirements under 16 CFR part 1610.Read more...
Oct 29, 2020, 9:27 AM
US FTC amends Rules and Regulations under Textile Fiber Products Identification Act to incorporate the latest version of ISO 2076.Read more...
Oct 27, 2020, 9:32 AM
List of permitted colorants in Taiwanese cosmetic products revised with the inclusion of 70 new substances and the removal of four.Read more...
Oct 27, 2020, 9:25 AM
California introduces new right-to-know law relating to fragrance and flavor ingredients in cosmetics.Read more...
Oct 22, 2020, 3:03 PM
SGS has become one of the first organizations in the world to be awarded an IECEE Test Laboratory Qualification to test and certify electronic furniture to IEC 60335-2-116:2019 standards within the CB scheme.Read more...
Oct 21, 2020, 2:15 PM
California Prop 65 settlement reached over Chromium VI in leather gloves. Read more...
Oct 21, 2020, 8:33 AM
Canadian Competition Bureau proposes changes to the Textile Labelling and Advertising Regulations (TLAR) in relation to upholstered and stuffed articles. Read more...
Oct 14, 2020, 11:05 AM
Minimum wage levels have remained relatively stable in China with six regions now having monthly minimum wage standards above CNY 2,000 (Class A).Read more...
Oct 13, 2020, 3:45 PM
Implementation of Toy (Quality Control) Order, 2020, deferred until 2021 in India.Read more...
Oct 9, 2020, 9:24 AM
A look at recent amendments and proposals relating to the EU’s POPs Recast regulation. Read more...