Topic Archives: Hardlines
Jul 12, 2019, 11:45 AM
GSO introduces Gulf Conformity Tracking System for toys offered onto the market in Gulf States. Read more...
Jul 5, 2019, 11:09 AM
The US state of Maine has implemented new food packaging rules, including a prohibition on the use of phthalates in food packaging that will become effective on January 1, 2022.Read more...
Jun 20, 2019, 9:37 AM
On February 16, 2019, France published a new list of standards automatically assumed to comply with its safety regulation for bicycles – Decree No. 2016-3642. Read more...
Jun 20, 2019, 9:27 AM
CARB has published two guidance documents to help the composite wood product industry comply with Californian and EPA regulations.Read more...
Jun 13, 2019, 10:47 AM
California has introduced a bill to amend its Metal-Containing Jewelry law. If accepted, it will update the definition for children’s jewelry and fortify restrictions for lead and cadmium.Read more...
Jun 12, 2019, 9:29 PM
The EU has announced details of its latest market surveillance program looking at substance migration from food contact materials and products. The survey will run from June 1 to December 31, 2019. Read more...
May 31, 2019, 8:47 AM
Health Canada issues new regulations for corded window coverings – SOR/2019-97 – which will come into effect on May 1, 2021.Read more...
May 15, 2019, 9:28 AM
CEN has issued an updated version of EN 71-3 for the migration of certain elements in toys. It will be given the status of a national standard by October 2019.Read more...
May 9, 2019, 10:06 AM
SGS announces online seminar to help manufacturers understand the rules and regulations governing sleep products for children.Read more...
May 5, 2019, 10:55 AM
New York State has issued a proposal to introduce reporting rules and restrictions on the use of certain chemicals in children’s products.Read more...