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EU – ECHA Added 4 New SVHCs to the Candidate List

23 Jan 2020 Hardgoods, Toys and Juvenile Products, Softlines, Electrical and Electronics

On January 16, 2020, the ECHA added four new SVHCs to the Candidate List. The addition of these new SVHCs brings the total number of entries to 205.

Thailand Bans Plastic Microbeads in Cosmetic Products

22 Jan 2020 Cosmetics, Personal Care and Household

From January 1 2020, Thailand will officially ban the use of plastic microbeads in the import, production and sale of cosmetics.

China Released New Product Standard – FZ/T 73063-2019 (Knitted Maternity Garments)

21 Jan 2020 Softlines

China implemented its new product standard for knitted maternity garments on November 1st, 2019.

IFRA Announces Notification of its 49th Amendment

20 Jan 2020 Cosmetics, Personal Care and Household

The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) has announced the notification of its 49th Amendment which considers new methodologies in quantitative risk assessment and aggregate exposure, leading to a recategorization of product classes.

Andean Community Approved Technical Regulations on Labelling Requirements for Apparel

17 Jan 2020 Softlines

The Andean Community approved a technical regulation regarding minimum information that must be included on the label of manufactured or imported clothing sold within the Andean subregion.

Brazil Establishes List of Additives for Food Contact Plastics and Polymeric Coatings

17 Jan 2020 Hardgoods, Food

Brazil has established a positive list of additives for food contact plastics and polymeric coatings. The new Technical Regulation will become effective on June 1, 2020.

China Released New Product Standard – FZ/T 73062-2019 (Knitted Beachwear)

17 Jan 2020 Softlines

China implemented its new product standard for knitted beachwear on November 1st, 2019.

Amendment to the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD)

16 Jan 2020 Cosmetics, Personal Care and Household

In November 2019, new updates on annexes of the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD) adopted by the 31st ACSB meeting.

Health Canada Updates Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist

16 Jan 2020 Cosmetics, Personal Care and Household

Health Canada published an updated cosmetic ingredient hotlist in December 2019.

Turkey Strengthens Regulation on Food Contact Plastics

10 Jan 2020 Hardgoods, Food

Turkey is aligning its Regulation on food contact plastics with those from the European Union. The new laws will become effective on December 31, 2020.

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EU – ECHA Added 4 New SVHCs to the Candidate List

Thailand Bans Plastic Microbeads in Cosmetic Products

China Released New Product Standard – FZ/T 73063-2019 (Knitted Maternity Garments)

IFRA Announces Notification of its 49th Amendment

Andean Community Approved Technical Regulations on Labelling Requirements for Apparel

Brazil Establishes List of Additives for Food Contact Plastics and Polymeric Coatings

China Released New Product Standard – FZ/T 73062-2019 (Knitted Beachwear)

Amendment to the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD)

Health Canada Updates Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist

Turkey Strengthens Regulation on Food Contact Plastics

Cosmetics, Personal Care and Household

Electrical and Electronics

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