The European Commission has released its 2017 RAPEX Annual Report. The latest version shows stabilization in the number of notifications and member state follow-up actions.
The European Commission has issued a proposal to restrict the use of CMR in certain textile products. The changes would mean an amendment to Annex XVII of REACH.
Several US states have introduced bills to restrict the use of certain flame retardants in some consumer products. The scope and type of flame retardant included in the legislation is dependent upon the jurisdiction.
NeoMetrix Technologies, Inc. announced they will be showing their 3D scanning and 3D printing technologies at the upcoming 2018 National Plastics Expo May 7-11 at the Orange County Convention Center in Booth S24146.
Elkos pens is delighted to become a stationery partner of Cognizance 2018, the annual technical festival of IIT Roorkee. IIT Roorkee Cognizance 2018 , the largest annual technical festival is an agglomeration of over 200 events which encompass every wavelength of an entire technical spectrum, a plethora of exciting events with the theme base on "Dreaming Discoveries".
JIMTOF and the International Exhibition on Manufacturing Technology (IMTS) in Chicago, the International Machine Tool Show in Europe (EMO) and the China International Machine Tool Show (CIMT) also called the world's four major machine tools exhibition.
California has altered its definition for PET plastic to exclude PETG. This will aid the separation of materials prior to recycling and will come into effect on October 1, 2018.
ASIS Amphibious Boats are favored around the world for leisure boating as well as for professional mariners such as law enforcement, firefighting, Search & Rescue, Coast guard Patrol and many more.
The US FTC has updated its Textile Rules to eliminate an obsolete provision concerning trademark registration. The updated requirements came into effect on February 22, 2018.
California and Connecticut have introduced new labeling requirements for polyester clothing in response to the dangers of microfiber pollution in waterways.
China has released 35 new GB standards relating to cosmetic products and their raw materials among a batch of 291 new national standards. The new standards come into effect on September 1, 2018.
Leading CNC Machine shop Machining Design Ltd. have now added 5-axis machining services to its long list of offered services. This new addition was in light of the increasing demand for complex machining parts the company was experiencing.
With the term eyewear covering a range of different functions, and with each territory maintaining its own eyewear regulations, it is important that stakeholders ensure their products conform to the right standards for their target market. SGS helps explain some of the regulations in existence around the world.
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.
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