Eugene, OR, Conveyor Application Systems (www.slingers.com) is pleased to announce that the tier 4 engine conversion is complete and the first of the new AT7 Tier 4 Slingers are rolling off the assembly line.
Elkos Pens has been proudly participating in Paperworld for six consecutive years. It was the ideal event to make contacts and tap into new markets, an opportunity to present innovative products, generate business growth and find out about trends and developments in the industry. Paperworld was an exciting and exhilarating experience.
Understanding Japan’s two main toy standards is the key to accessing its market. SGS has created a podcast to help stakeholders understand their requirements.
SGS and CBX Software launch EQSS, a quality process management system that improves data flow and quality monitoring along retail supply chains – from product concept to store.
Businesses operating in California must be aware of the unique consumer ‘right-to-know’ legislation known as Proposition 65. SGS is helping companies understand Prop 65 and how it will affect them.
The US CPSC has expanded the list of phthalates exempted from third-party testing on seven types of plastic. The rule relates to toys and childcare articles and will come into effect in April 2018.
The US CPSC has published a new method for phthalates and a final rule allowing accredited laboratories two years to update their scope of accreditation.
Vehicle manufacturers are being encouraged by SGS-TÜV Saar to book onto a one-day course in anticipation of new ISO standards for automotive electrical and electronic systems set to come into force in May 2018.
On November 21, 2017, the EU published Directive (EU) 2017/2102 to amend RoHS. The update alters the restriction’s scope and exemption validity periods.
ARS Steel, a leading company producing high quality steel products, launched the revolutionary steel, ARS PIXON in Chennai. Mr. Ashwani Kumar Bhatia, CMD, ARS Steel launched it for the Tamil Nadu market. About 500 dealers of steel industries were present in its launch event.
Two leading full-service thermoformers have joined forces and will share medical packaging and enclosure capabilities at the largest annual medtech event.
Singapore has introduced new measures to regulate SCCP, PCN and trichlorfon. These will expand the list of controlled hazardous substances under the EPMA and will become effective on June 30, 2018.
Brazil has circulated proposals to reduce the levels of lead permitted in paints and similar surface coating materials. If accepted, the new requirements will strengthen the lead content limit by approximately seven-fold.
Not only leafy vegetables but also large vegetables and fruits can be easily cultivated at home with this hydroponic oxygen system. Anyone can harvest 3-4 times more than soil cultivation, and the growth speed is 1.5 to 2 times faster.
The CEN has published a new standard for finger paints. It is anticipated the new standard will be harmonized for compliance with the Toy Safety Directive by March 2018.