Indonesia has published a proposal to mandate testing and certification of food contact paper and paperboard. If adopted, the regulations could become effective in 2020.
The partnership between the Automotive Parts Manufacturer’s Association (APMA), the Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) and the Province of Ontario’s Ministry of Economic Development and Growth (MEDG) supports the auto parts sector in adopting industry leading software, hardware and/or provide training to improve processes and increase the competitiveness of the industry in Ontario.
A new version of ASTM D5489 for care labeling instructions has been released, bringing the standard into better alignment with ISO symbols and clarifying the FTC’s Care Labeling Rule.
The EU has issued Directive (EU) 2018/725, amending the TSD migration limits for chromium (VI) in certain toy materials. The new rules become effective in November 2019.
BPOG, the BioPhorum Operations Group, recently developed a best practices guide on forecasting and demand planning involving the biopharmaceutical industry. The guide, a collaborative effort involving biomanufacturers and suppliers, is available from BPOG’s website. It aims to help manufacturers and their vendors improve understanding and communication regarding each other’s needs.
Following a vote by the Board of Supervisors, San Francisco will become the third Californian city to ban the sale of new fur clothing and accessories, on January 1, 2019.
Canada has introduced new restrictions on the use of lead and cadmium in children’s jewelry. The new restrictions come into effect on November 2, 2018.
CARB has published two documents relating to the formaldehyde regulations under CARB and the US EPA. In addition to a comparison document, CARB has also announced it will accept compliant composite wood products that are labeled as TSCA Title VI compliant.
Air Hydro Power is proud to introduce its newest Pneumatic Product Specialist: Doug Grogg. With over 12 years of experience, his knowledge will add a new level of support to the AHP sales team.
Liberty Technology Advisors, Inc. has acquired SoftwareWerks, LLC. SoftwareWerks is a Chicago-based ERP software selection and business process consulting company. With the acquisition of SoftwareWerks, LTA will add additional consulting services, exceptional consultants, an increased customer footprint throughout the United States.
The latest edition of SGS’s EEC Newsletter covers the latest developments in international type approval for EE products, as well as recent product recalls in Europe and the USA.
Over 325,000 mobile health apps are available on the market but adoption rates are low due to questions over trust and safety. The SGS HSP Safety Mark helps developers build trust and create sustainable business models for their products.
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