Press Releases
Dec 19, 2019, 4:30 PM
The WTO has circulated Thailand’s new proposed mandatory standard for pacifiers. It broadly follows the requirements in EN 1400:2013+A1:2014.Read more...
Dec 19, 2019, 4:20 PM
Following an initial consultation that ended in September 2019, Trinidad and Tobago has begun consulting over a revised draft of its mandatory toy safety standard.Read more...
Dec 17, 2019, 2:19 PM
Two EU standards for indoor candles – EN 15493 and EN 15494 – have been updated to 2019 versions.Read more...
Dec 16, 2019, 9:59 AM
In November 2019 Italy corrected the designation on four of eight recently accepted stainless steels for food contact.Read more...
Dec 16, 2019, 9:51 AM
Switzerland introduces changes to align its food contact materials and articles ordinance with EU provisions. Read more...
Dec 13, 2019, 10:30 AM
On December 11, 2019, Vermont, USA, completed a consultation on its proposal to expand the formaldehyde definition under its disclosure program for children’s products. Read more...
Dec 13, 2019, 10:15 AM
In September 2019, Republic of Kosovo published a list of national and European standards deemed to show presumption of conformity with its toy safety legislation. Read more...
Dec 13, 2019, 10:01 AM
Following accreditation by the NABL, SGS’s electrical and electronic product testing laboratory in Bengaluru now offers testing services for luminaires.Read more...
Dec 12, 2019, 4:37 PM
Thailand has issued details of its proposed new mandatory toy safety standard. Comments are being accepted until January 13, 2020.Read more...
Dec 12, 2019, 4:30 PM
Directive (EU) 2019/1929 restricting formaldehyde in certain toy materials will come into effect in the EU on May 21, 2021.Read more...