The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People's Republic of China has implemented a new Industrial Standard, QB/T 1002-2015, for leather shoes. The new standard was implemented on March 1, 2016.
Following the success of the ASIS Amphibious RIBs 7.1 and 6.1m, and in response to popular demand; ASIS just developed, tested and delivered its biggest amphibious RIB ever manufactured yet; A 9.8 meter Black Rigid Inflatable Amphibious boat.
San Francisco recently became the first US city to set a comprehensive ban on the use of polystyrene foam in consumer products. The Californian city has also set mandatory standards for compostable and biodegradable plastics.
Updating toy safety standards, on June 30, 2016 Joint Standard Australia/Standards New Zealand Committee CS-018, published AS/NZS 8124.1:2016 and AS/NZS 8124.2:2016. These replace AS/NZS ISO 8124.1:2013 and AS/NZS ISO 8124.2:2009 respectively.
The EU has published ATP-9, the 9th adaptation to technical and scientific progress to the CLP Regulation, containing important changes to Table 3.1 of Part 3 of Annex VI.
Ampac, a division of ProAmpac, has won an AmeriStar award for the Duke's Mayonnaise 8 oz. Pouch, a shaped, reclosable stand up pouch new to the mayonnaise and condiment aisle utilizing clear, barrier lamination for product protection. Ampac was also recognized for its E-Z SnackPakTM win in the WorldStar Awards Competition.
Following a period of public consultation, the European Commission has published plans to restrict CMRs in textile articles and clothing. These restrictions will be implemented in two phases.
At 60 years old, Vardex reinforced PVC hose is one of NewAge Industries' mainstays. Its decades of reliability, durability, crush resistance, and kink resistance have enabled it to endure the demands of fluid and air transfer in industries such as food and beverage, OEM and chemical. Vardex continues to be a versatile hose that provides full vacuum capabilities, flexibility and light weight.
Japan has introduced new regulations regarding polyethylene naphthalate (PEN) use in food contact materials and articles. The new law takes effect on December 6, 2016.
The WTO has published EU proposals to strengthen the migration limit for BPA in toys for children under 36 months, and for toys intended to be placed in the mouth.
On June 22, 2016 the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act was signed into law by the US President. The new law updates the previous Toxic Substances Control Act from 1976.
In June 2016, France published a revised list of standards relating to the childcare articles. These updated standards give presumption of conformity to Decree 91-1292.
The standards organization, ASTM, has updated its safety specification for children's chairs and stools. Published in May 2016, the new standard, ASTM F2613-16, replaces ASTM F2613-14.
Laboratory Testing Inc. has received an updated special process certification from GE Transportation Aviation's S-400 Program which also includes Crack Propagation Measurement (Code AIXE). The full list of GE approvals currently held by LTI covers chemistry, metallography and mechanical testing.
France's DGCCRF has published new document relating to food contact materials made from inorganic materials, excluding metals, and organic materials made from synthetic fibers and plant fibers.
The ECHA has included Benzo[def]chrysene on its Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern, bringing the total number of listed substances to 169.
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published a guidance document to help economic operators and regulatory bodies better interpret the scope of entry 63 of REACH Annex XVII - a regulation to restrict lead in articles for the general public that can be mouthed by children.
Several Proposition 65 Settlements are reached concerning lead, DEHP and DINP. Manufacturers are reminded to check their products for exposure and other Prop 65 requirements.
The US State of Utah has modified the "Bedding, Upholstered Furniture and Quilted Clothing Inspection Act". The modification came into effect on May 10, 2016 and companies should now ensure they are compliant with updated terms of the law.
On May 19, 2016, the US State of Massachusetts' Senate passed a bill to restrict flame-retardants in children's products, bedding, carpeting and window treatments. If the bill is eventually signed into law, it will become effective on January 1, 2017.
Industrial company Bell Flow Systems were commissioned by a UK train operating company to supply numerous ultrasonic flow meters that could easily be installed and would not affect the existing pipe-work.
According to the 2015 EU RAPEX Annual Report, 2072 products were notified as posing a possible risk to consumers' health and, for the first time, chemical risk became the most notified type of risk.
Mexico is proposing the introduction of a new national standard to encompass formaldehyde emissions and content in composite woods. Companies are advised to seek assistance in making sure their products remain compliant.
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