Insights by Year: 2020

Vol. 1207 | 17 Dec 2020

EU – Amendment to Allergenic Fragrance Requirements under Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC Approved

Vol. 1204 | 16 Dec 2020

EU – New EN 71-2:2020 Flammability Safety of Toys Published

Vol. 1205 | 16 Dec 2020

EU – Restricted Azo Dyes Test Methods Harmonised in Annex XVII of REACH

Vol. 1206 | 16 Dec 2020

U.S. – CPSC Proposes 16 CFR 1241 Safety Standard for Crib Mattresses

Vol. 1203 | 16 Dec 2020

U.S. – CPSC Proposes Amendment to the 16 CFR 1632 Safety Standard for Mattresses and Mattress Pads

Vol. 1202 | 08 Dec 2020

U.S. – July 2020 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis

Vol. 1200 | 04 Dec 2020

U.S. – August 2020 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis

Vol. 1201 | 04 Dec 2020

Results of China Market Textile and Footwear Spot Checks in November 2020

Vol. 1199 | 12 Nov 2020

China – Textile Standard GB/T 4146.1-2020 Approved to Replace 2009 Version

Vol. 1198 | 10 Nov 2020

Results of China Market Textile, Footwear Spot Checks in October 2020

Vol. 1197 | 06 Nov 2020

U.S. – June 2020 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis

Vol. 1196 | 06 Nov 2020

China – GB 38995-2020 for Feeding Bottles and Teats Approved

Vol. 1195 | 05 Nov 2020

U.S. – CPSC Staff Guidance on COVID-19 Related Products Published

Vol. 1194 | 03 Nov 2020

India –Toy (Quality Control) Order 2020 Approved

Vol. 1193 | 15 Oct 2020

Results of China Market Textile, Footwear Spot Checks in September 2020

Vol. 1192 | 14 Oct 2020

China – Shanghai Customs Publishes Announcement to Further Optimize the Inspection of Imported Clothing

Vol. 1191 | 07 Oct 2020

U.S. – FTC Finalizes Amendment to the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act (16 CFR 303)

Vol. 1190 | 22 Sep 2020

U.S. – Prop 65 Settlement for Chromium VI in Leather Gloves

Vol. 1189 | 17 Sep 2020

Canada – Amendment to Textiles Labeling and Advertising Regulations Proposed

Vol. 1188 | 16 Sep 2020

United Arab Emirates – Child Care Articles Control Scheme Published

Vol. 1186 | 09 Sep 2020

Results of China Market Textile, Footwear and Bags Spot Checks in August 2020

Vol. 1187 | 09 Sep 2020

EU – Amendment to Plastic Food Contact Regulation (EU) 10/2011 Approved

Vol. 1185 | 08 Sep 2020

U.S. – Vermont Amends the Children’s Products Reporting Rule

Vol. 1184 | 01 Sep 2020

Australia – Safety Standard for Toys Containing Magnets Approved

Vol. 1183 | 31 Aug 2020

U.S. – The EPA Finalizes Amendments to SNUR for Long-chain Perfluoroalkyl Carboxylate and Perfluoroalkyl Sulfonate Chemical Substances

Vol. 1182 | 20 Aug 2020

France – Replacement of Rubber Food Contact Regulation Approved

Vol. 1181 | 14 Aug 2020

U.S. – Hong Kong’s U.S. Exports to be Labeled “Made in China”

Vol. 1180 | 12 Aug 2020

Mercosur –Updates on Technical Regulations for Plastic Food Contact Articles Proposed

Vol. 1179 | 11 Aug 2020

U.S. – CPSC Delays adoption of ASTM F2050-19 for Hand-Held Infant Carriers in Direct Final Rule

Vol. 1177 | 07 Aug 2020

Results of China Market Textile, Footwear and Bags Spot Checks in July 2020

Vol. 1178 | 07 Aug 2020

U.S. – Toxics in Packaging Clearinghouse Proposes Updated Model Toxics in Packaging Legislation

Vol. 1176 | 04 Aug 2020

U.S. – FTC Proposes 16 CFR 323 Made in USA Labeling

Vol. 1175 | 03 Aug 2020

U.S. – CPSC Approves 16 CFR 1239 Safety Standard for Gates and Enclosures

Vol. 1173 | 28 Jul 2020

EU REACH – Explanatory Guide on REACH Annex XVII Entry 72 Published

Vol. 1174 | 28 Jul 2020

U.S. – FTC Seeks Comments on a Proposal to Repeal Care Labeling Rule

Vol. 1172 | 27 Jul 2020

U.S. – AATCC Publishes Monograph 14 Guidance on Textile Face Coverings for Adults

Vol. 1171 | 09 Jul 2020

Brazil – Amendments on Quality Regulation for Toys and School Articles Approved

Vol. 1170 | 09 Jul 2020

Results of China Market Textile, Footwear and Bags Spot Checks in June 2020

Vol. 1169 | 01 Jul 2020

Denmark – EPA Issues Report on Chemicals found in Slime Toys

Vol. 1168 | 01 Jul 2020

EU REACH – ECHA Announces Addition of new substances as SVHCs to Candidate List

Vol. 1167 | 19 Jun 2020

EU – CEN Publishes Workshop Agreement on Community Face Coverings

Vol. 1165 | 17 Jun 2020

Australia – Consumer Goods (Aquatic Toys) Safety Standard 2020 Approved

Vol. 1166 | 17 Jun 2020

Australia – Consumer Goods (Projectile Toys) Safety Standard 2020 Approved

Vol. 1164 | 16 Jun 2020

China – Revision of China Compulsory Certification (CCC) Rules for Toys and Children’s Vehicles has been Approved

Vol. 1163 | 12 Jun 2020

U.S. – May 2020 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis

Vol. 1162 | 11 Jun 2020

Results of China Market Textile, Footwear and Bags Spot Checks in May 2020

Vol. 1161 | 08 Jun 2020

U.S. – Federal Drug Administration Updates Enforcement Policy for Face Masks and Respirators

Vol. 1160 | 02 Jun 2020

U.S. – CPSC Approves 16 CFR 1253 to Exempt Unfinished Manufactured Fibers from CPSIA Phthalates and ASTM F963 Heavy Elements Third-Party Testing Requirements

Vol. 1159 | 28 May 2020

China – The SAMR Publishes 2020 Spot-check Plan

Vol. 1158 | 27 May 2020

U.S. – CPSC Adopts ASTM F2050-19 for Hand-Held Infant Carriers in Direct Final Rule

Vol. 1157 | 21 May 2020

U.S. – April 2020 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis

Vol. 1156 | 20 May 2020

U.S. – Maryland Approves Bill to Restrict Flame Retardants in Certain Consumer Products

Vol. 1155 | 15 May 2020

Canada – CAN/CGSB-182.1 Flammability and Labelling Requirements for Tents Published

Vol. 1154 | 14 May 2020

China – Updated List of Products Requiring China Compulsory Certification Issued

Vol. 1153 | 13 May 2020

Results of China Market Textile, Footwear and Bags Spot Checks in April 2020

Vol. 1152 | 08 May 2020

Japan – Positive Lists for Plastic Food Contact Materials Published

Vol. 1151 | 29 Apr 2020

U.S. – New York Updates Toxic Chemicals in Children’s Product Law

Vol. 1150 | 28 Apr 2020

U.S. – CPSC Adopts ASTM F2907-19 for Sling Carriers in Direct Final Rule

Vol. 1149 | 22 Apr 2020

U.S. – March 2020 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis

Vol. 1148 | 13 Apr 2020

Results of China Market Textile, Footwear and Bags Spot Checks in March 2020

Vol. 1147 | 10 Apr 2020

Canada –New National Standard Announced for Barbecue Grill Brushes: CSA Z630:19

Vol. 1146 | 09 Apr 2020

U.S. – CPSC Proposes 16 CFR 1240 Safety Standard for Crib Bumpers

Vol. 1145 | 09 Apr 2020

U.S. – CPSC Adopts ASTM F2613-19 for Children’s Folding Chairs and Stools in Direct Final Rule

Vol. 1144 | 31 Mar 2020

U.S. – CPSC Approves ASTM F2085-19 for Portable Bed Rails in Direct Final Rule

Vol. 1143 | 24 Mar 2020

Australia – Regulatory Assessment of Button Battery Safety Published

Vol. 1142 | 23 Mar 2020

U.S./Canada – “Guidance on the Application of Human Factors – A Unified Approach” Finalized

Vol. 1140 | 19 Mar 2020

Mexico – Mandatory Standard for Cookware with Non-stick Coating Approved

Vol. 1139 | 19 Mar 2020

Taiwan – New BSMI Certification Requirements for Soft Carriers

Vol. 1141 | 19 Mar 2020

EU – New Standard for the Safety of Electric Toys Published

Vol. 1138 | 13 Mar 2020

U.S. – December 2019 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis

Vol. 1137 | 11 Mar 2020

U.S. – November 2019 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis

Vol. 1136 | 28 Feb 2020

U.S. – New York Approves Lead-containing Jewelry Law

Vol. 1134 | 27 Feb 2020

U.S. – FTC Proposes to Amend the Textile Fiber Product Identification Act (16 CFR 303)

Vol. 1135 | 27 Feb 2020

U.S. – New York Approves Toxic Chemicals in Children’s Product Law (Bill S501B)

Vol. 1133 | 26 Feb 2020

South Korea – Amendment to Common Safety Standard for Children’s Products Approved

Vol. 1132 | 25 Feb 2020

Results of China Market Textile, Footwear and Bags Spot Checks in January 2020

Vol. 1131 | 24 Jan 2020

Taiwan – New BSMI Certification Requirements for Children's Cots

Vol. 1130 | 23 Jan 2020

2019 Updated Textile Products Standard List: Textile, Footwear, Hardgoods – China

Vol. 1129 | 20 Jan 2020

EU REACH – ECHA Announces Addition of 4 New SVHCs to Candidate List

Vol. 1128 | 10 Jan 2020

Results of China Market Textile, Footwear and Bags Spot Checks in December 2019

Vol. 1127 | 03 Jan 2020

Turkey –Plastic Food Contact Regulations Revised

Vol. 1126 | 03 Jan 2020

Turkey –Amendment to Toy Regulation Approved