Topic Archives: Hardlines
Nov 11, 2019, 10:45 AM
Demonstrate product compliance to the US Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act with testing from SGS.Read more...
Oct 31, 2019, 9:15 AM
South Korea has just completed a consultation over a proposal to amend its Common Safety Standard for children’s products. If accepted, the new provisions could be enforced from June 2020.Read more...
Oct 31, 2019, 9:10 AM
The US CPSC has issued a proposal to exempt several unfinished manufactured fibers in toys and childcare articles from undergoing third party testing. There is now a 75-day consultation period. Read more...
Oct 29, 2019, 10:41 AM
Safety standard EN 71-3:2019 has been listed as showing presumption of conformity with the EU Toy Safety Directive. It is included in a list of toy safety standards that become effective on October 16, 2019.Read more...
Oct 24, 2019, 2:55 PM
Denmark has announced the intention to ban the use of PFAS chemicals in food contact paper and paperboard materials and articles. Read more...
Oct 18, 2019, 8:55 AM
US CPSC has updated requirements for consumer registration relating to durable infant and toddler products. The new requirements start to come into effect on October 24, 2019. Read more...
Oct 17, 2019, 8:50 AM
The WTO has circulated Malaysia’s draft proposal for the restriction of formaldehyde emissions from wood-based panel products. Read more...
Oct 17, 2019, 8:42 AM
The US CPSC has published revisions to the direct final rules to incorporate the latest version of the ASTM standards for full-size baby cribs, carriages and strollers, and infant bouncer seats.Read more...
Oct 15, 2019, 3:02 PM
EU publishes guidance document to help manufacturers and suppliers understand when a soother holder is also a toy and what standards apply. Read more...
Oct 8, 2019, 9:23 AM
Italy has revised its food contact regulations via two decrees, issued in February and May 2019. The changes affect food contact plastic resins and stainless steels. Read more...