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Vietnam Proposes Draft Technical Regulation on Lead in Paint Products

22 Oct 2020 Hardgoods

The WTO has circulated a proposal from Vietnam to regulate lead in paint products. It is proposed that the draft technical regulation is adopted in December 2020.

U.S. CPSC Releases Briefing Package on Status Update of 16 CFR Part 1610

19 Oct 2020 Softlines

On September 30, 2020, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published a Briefing Package that summarizes potential updates to the 16 CFR part 1610 rule and responds to comments received on the 2019 Request for Information (RFI) about possible exemptions from testing and other changes to 16 CFR part 1610.

U.S. FTC Amends the Rules and Regulations Under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act

15 Oct 2020 Softlines

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released the amendment of the Rules and Regulations under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act to incorporate the most recent ISO 2076 standard for generic fiber names. The rules become effective on November 5, 2020.

Updates on Industry Guide to Health Canada's Safety Requirements for Children's Toys and Related

14 Oct 2020 Toys and Juvenile Products

In Canada, the Industry Guide to Health Canada's Safety Requirements for Children's Toys and Related has been updated and is available on Health Canada’s Consumer Product Safety Program web page.

The China TFDA Releases a New List of Permitted Colorants in Cosmetic Products

13 Oct 2020 Cosmetics, Personal Care and Household

The revised list of colorants permitted in cosmetic products will be enforced from July 1, 2021 in China Taiwan.

California Proposition 65 Settlement on Chromium VI of Leather Gloves

13 Oct 2020 Softlines

California Proposition 65 settlement and consent judgement issued, alleging businesses are selling leather gloves that contain chromium VI.

California Passes a Law to Ban 24 Substances from Cosmetic Products

09 Oct 2020 Cosmetics, Personal Care and Household

Starting from January 1, 2025, a person or an entity is prohibited from manufacturing, selling, delivering, holding, or offering for sale in commerce any cosmetic products that contain the 24 types of intentionally added ingredients.

Cosmetic Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient Right to Know Act US State of California

09 Oct 2020 Cosmetics, Personal Care and Household

From January 1, 2022, manufacturers who distribute cosmetics in California state will be required to disclose a specific list of chemicals used in fragrances and flavors in their cosmetic products.

Canada Proposes Changes to the Textile Labelling and Advertising Regulations

09 Oct 2020 Softlines

Canada’s Competition Bureau invites feedback on proposed changes to the Textile Labelling and Advertising Regulations (TLAR), related to upholstered and stuffed articles. Consultation period ends October 29, 2020.

Brexit – What will happen to the restricted substances requirements of your manufactured EE products?

08 Oct 2020 Hardgoods, Food, Electrical and Electronics

The UK government has published guidance for manufactured, imported and exported goods placed on the UK market after the Brexit transitional arrangements come to an end on December 31, 2020. This SafeGuard focuses on the restricted substances requirements in the UK for EE products.