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12/06/09 EU Strengthens the Restriction on the Use of Certain Organotin Compounds

On May 28, 2009, the European Union adopted a Commission Decision (2009/425/EC) that amends Directive 76/769/EEC as regards the marketing and use of organotin compounds. These compounds have biocidal properties and are used in a broad range of consumer goods...Read more

10/06/09 NEWSBYTE: U.S. Congress Moves to Amend Toxic Substances Regulations

Under the terms of legislation newly introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives, manufacturers of electrical products may soon face federal restrictions on the use of lead, mercury and other hazardous substances...Read more

04/06/09 Connecticut Passes Act Banning Bisphenol A

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Connecticut is the second state in the U.S. after Minnesota to prohibit the manufacture or sale of reusable food and beverage containers, baby food and formula stored in plastic containers, and jars or cans that contain bisphenol A (BPA)...Read more

01/06/09 NEWSBYTE: CARB Extends Sell-Through Dates for Formaldehyde Regulation

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has published an advisory that extends the Phase 1 sell-through provision dates for distributors and retailers of composite wood panels manufactured before January 1, 2009...Read more

28/05/09 NEWSBYTE: Nord to Step Down as CPSC Acting Chair

Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) Acting Chair, Nancy Nord, has announced that she will step down from her current position as of June 1, 2009...Read more

28/05/09 NEWSBYTE: CPSC Publishes Public Comments Regarding Phthalates Draft Guidance

The public comments received by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) pertaining to the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) phthalates requirements have been published...Read more

27/05/09 Coordinated REACH Enforcement Project Starts

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A joint enforcement project has started across the European Union called REACH-ENFORCE-1. Under the program, national inspectors are checking pre-registrations, registrations and where applicable, the provisions for Safety Data Sheets...Read more

27/05/09 NEWSBYTE: Proposed Rulemaking - Registration Cards for Durable Infant or Toddler Products

On May 20, 2009, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking for registration cards for durable children’s products...Read more

27/05/09 Amended EU Directive Updates Requirements for Food Contact Plastics

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As of 1 May 2009, any plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food that do not comply with Directive 2002/72/EC (as amended by Directive 007/19/EC), will be prohibited from manufacture or import into the European Community...Read more

19/05/09 NEWSBYTE: Update from CPSC Staff Forum on Tracking Labels for Children’s Products

On May 12, 2009, Bureau Veritas CPS was in attendance at the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Staff Forum on Tracking Labels for Children’s Products. The purpose of the forum was to gather information on the implementation of Section 103 of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act...Read more

13/05/09 Minnesota is First State in U.S. to Ban Bisphenol A

Baby Bottle

The state of Minnesota has passed a law (Chapter 40, Sections 325F.172 and 173) banning bisphenol A (BPA) in certain children’s products because of its risk as an endocrine disrupter, particularly to infants...Read more

12/05/09 NEWSBYTE: New South Wales, Australia, Revises Electricity (Consumer Safety) Act 2004

All electrical goods sold in New South Wales, Australia must meet the requirements of the Electricity (Consumer Safety) Act 2004 and its Regulations. This legislation covers the distribution of safe electrical appliances and other electrical goods....Read More

12/05/09 NEWSBYTE: CPSC Publishes Handbook for Resale Stores and Product Resellers

A guide entitled Handbook for Resale Stores and Product Resellers has been published by the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC). The guide includes general information regarding the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA)...Read More

12/05/09 NEWSBYTE: CPSIA Milestone - Bouncers, Walkers, and Jumpers

When the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) was first published on August 14, 2008, it set an enforcement date of June, 2009 for Baby Bouncers, Walkers, and Jumpers to comply with all applicable mandatory safety requirements...Read More

12/05/09 NEWSBYTE: Public Comments on CPSIA Tracking Label Requirements Published

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has published the public comments that were received pertaining to the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA), Section 103, on Tracking Label for Children's Products...Read more

06/05/09 NEWSBYTE: CPSC Grants Stay of Enforcement for Lead in Youth Motorized Vehicles

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has granted a Stay of Enforcement under the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA), Section 101, Children’s Products Containing Lead...Read more

06/05/09 NEWSBYTE: NAM Requests Stay of Enforcement on CPSIA Tracking Label Requirement

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Coalition of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM CPSC Coalition) has requested that the CPSC issue an emergency stay of enforcement for the CPSIA requirements on Tracking Labels For Children's Products...Read more

06/05/09 NEWSBYTE: Number of CPSC Commissioners To Be Expanded To Five

President Barack Obama has announced that he will expand the number of Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) commissioners to five by late this summer...Read more

06/05/09 NEWSBYTE: Canada to Enforce the Correct Labelling of Rayon from Bamboo Products

Starting August 31, 2009, Canada’s Competition Bureau will begin surveillance of retailers to ensure that rayon from bamboo products are correctly labelled in compliance with the Textile Labelling Act (TLA)...Read more

04/05/09 Germany Plans to Ban Chromium (VI) in Leather Products

The German Government has proposed to amend its Consumer Goods Ordinance to require the removal of any traces of Chromium (VI) in all consumer goods made of leather that are likely to have a significant amount of skin contact...Read more

29/04/09 NEWSBYTE: Lead in Paint Method Reposted on CPSC Website

On April 28, 2009, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has reposted their test method for lead in paint and surface coatings. No significant changes were made to the revised method that was originally posted on March 25, 2009...Read more

28/04/09 Australia Places Permanent Ban on Lead in Children’s Toys and DEG in Toothpaste

Australia Places Permanent Ban on Lead in Children’s Toys and DEG in Toothpaste

Recently, the Australian Minister for Competition Policy and Consumer Affairs, under the Australian Trade Practices Act 1974, issued two notices that permanently ban toothpaste with unsafe levels of diethylene glycol (DEG) and children’s toys with unsafe levels of lead...Read more

28/04/09 NEWSBYTE: California DTSC To Hold Public Meeting for Green Chemistry Bill Initiatives

The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) will webcast the first meeting of the Green Ribbon Science Panel (GRSP) being held on April 29-30. This panel was created following the passage of two Green Chemistry Bills in California...Read more

28/04/09 NEWSBYTE: Canada Creates New Mandatory Regulation for Corded Window Coverings

The Government of Canada recently announced a new regulation for corded window covering products. This regulation, called the Corded Window Coverings Product Regulations, is created under the Hazardous Products Act...Read more

22/04/09 Canada Proposes Amendment to the Crib and Cradle Regulation

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In order to improve the protection and safety of young children in Canada that use cribs, cradles and bassinets, Health Canada on April 11, 2009 has proposed amending the Hazardous Products Act (HPA) to make cribs, cradles and bassinets safer for children...Read more

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