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CEN, the European Committee for Standardization Releases Guidance for Face Coverings

08 Jul 2020 Personal and Protective Equipment

Industry guidance for reusable fabric face coverings continues to expand as the European Committee for Standardization releases CWA 17553:2020 ‘Community face coverings – Guide to minimum requirements, methods of testing and use’.

Denmark Issues Order for Phthalates in Toys and Childcare Articles for Young Children

08 Jul 2020 Toys and Juvenile Products

Denmark has published a new Order for the use of phthalates in toys and childcare articles for young children. The new legislation became effective on July 1, 2020.

CEN Issues EN 14350:2020 ‘Drinking Equipment for Young Children’

07 Jul 2020 Toys and Juvenile Products

CEN has published EN 14350:2020 for the safety requirements, test methods and product information for drinking equipment intended for young children. Conflicting national standards are to be withdrawn by June 2021 at the very latest.

Georgia Announces Technical Regulation on Batteries and Battery Waste Management

03 Jul 2020 Toys and Juvenile Products, Hardgoods, Electrical and Electronics

Georgia has published a Technical Regulation on batteries and battery waste management based on the EU Battery Directive. It will enter into force on September 1, 2020.

EU Regulates PFOA Chemicals Under POP Recast

30 Jun 2020 Hardgoods, Toys and Juvenile Products, Softlines, Electrical and Electronics, Electrical Medical Devices, Food

The EU has added PFOA, its salts and PFOA-related compounds to the POP recast regulation on persistent organic pollutants. The latest amendment will become effective on July 4, 2020.

Australia Updates Mandatory Safety Standards for Certain Toys

30 Jun 2020 Toys and Juvenile Products

Australia has issued two instruments for certain toys. Projectile toys must comply with the new instrument from June 12, 2021 and aquatic toys must comply with the new requirements from June 12, 2022.

EU – SVHC Candidate List Updated to Contain 209 Entries

30 Jun 2020 Hardgoods, Toys and Juvenile Products, Softlines, Electrical and Electronics, Electrical Medical Devices, Food

On June 25, 2020, the ECHA added four new SVHCs to the Candidate List. The addition of these new SVHCs brings the total number of entries to 209.

Canada Proposes MRLs for Azoxystrobin Residues in Berry Fruits

24 Jun 2020 Food

On June 3, 2020, Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulation Agency (PMRA) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) that the proposed MRLs for Azoxystrobin are to be implemented in berry fruits.

AATCC Releases Textile Face Covering Draft Guidance

23 Jun 2020 Personal and Protective Equipment

AATCC collaborates with SGS and other industry stakeholders to draft textile face covering guidance.

Japan Publishes Positive List for Food Contact Synthetic Resin Materials and Articles

22 Jun 2020 Hardgoods, Food

Japan has published its Positive List for food contact materials and articles made with synthetic resins. The amendments became effective on June 1, 2020, with a 5-year transitional period.

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CEN, the European Committee for Standardization Releases Guidance for Face Coverings

Denmark Issues Order for Phthalates in Toys and Childcare Articles for Young Children

CEN Issues EN 14350:2020 ‘Drinking Equipment for Young Children’

Georgia Announces Technical Regulation on Batteries and Battery Waste Management

EU Regulates PFOA Chemicals Under POP Recast

Australia Updates Mandatory Safety Standards for Certain Toys

EU – SVHC Candidate List Updated to Contain 209 Entries

Canada Proposes MRLs for Azoxystrobin Residues in Berry Fruits

AATCC Releases Textile Face Covering Draft Guidance

Japan Publishes Positive List for Food Contact Synthetic Resin Materials and Articles

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