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15/05/07 US Lead Legislation Update and Overview

There have been recent developments regarding the regulation of lead in consumer products in the United States.

10/05/07 US CPSC Investigates Lead in PVC Infant Bibs

The US CPSC in conjunction with the New York State Attorney General’s Office and the Illinois State Attorney General’s Office has announced an investigation into lead content in PVC bibs.

10/05/07 Research Organization Reports 1,4-Dioxane Exceeds Recommended Limits in some Cosmetic Products

The EWG has released test results for the presence of 1,4-dioxane in certain children’s bath or adult personal care products. Three of the eighteen products tested exceeded the FDA's recommended limits of less than 10 ppm.

04/05/07 Canada Proposes to Amend the Cribs and Cradles Regulations and Requests Comments from Industry

In May 2004, Health Canada embarked on an initiative to revise and update their Cribs and Cradles Regulations, as specified under the Hazardous Products Act.

01/05/07 Correction Issued for Flammability of Children’s Sleepwear (07B-119)

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued corrective amendments to the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, Title 16, Part 1615, Standard for the Flammability of Children’s Sleepwear: Sizes 0 Through 6X.

23/04/07 New EU Requirements for Projectile Toys with Suction Cups (07B-118)

Clause 4.17.1 (b) of EN 71-1: 2005 specifies that “resilient materials used as impact surfaces shall not become detached when tested to 8.4.2.3 (tension test, protective components).” This test requires a 60 Newton tensile force to be applied for example on the resilient suction cup of an arrow. ... Read more

19/04/07 New Requirements in the EU for Toys Intended for Drinking

Amendment 10 to EN 71-1 : 1998, incorporated into the consolidated version of EN 71-1 published in 2005, is intended to address the risks of suffocation presented by cup-shaped, bowl-shaped or one-half of an egg-shaped toys having a nearly round, oval, or elliptical opening.

29/03/07 European Standard Updates Method for Wear and Corrosion in Nickel Release

EN 12472: 2005, Method for the Simulation of Wear and Corrosion for the Detection of Nickel Release from Coated Items, was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) C60 of 15 March 2007. ... Read more

29/03/07 Canada Amends the Hazardous Products (Glazed Ceramics and Glassware) Regulations

Canada has just amended its Glazed Ceramics and Glassware Regulations to harmonize with the United States SGCD Association’s limits for lead and cadmium in the lip and rim area for decorated drinking vessels. ... Read more

29/03/07 Chinese Standard Bans Harmful Substances in Leather and Fur

Chinese Standard GB 20400-2006, Leather and Fur - Limit of Harmful Matter, has been issued by China as a mandatory requirement that goes into force December 1, 2007. ... Read more

29/03/07 Changes to the New ASTM F963-2007 Edition

The following new requirements and revisions to ASTM F963, Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety are expected to be published on or about April 15, 2007. ... Read more

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