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03/09/10 Harmonization of EU Toy Standards
child on slide On 1 September 2010, the European Commission (EC) published a communication in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU), containing the list of harmonized toy standards relative to Directive 88/378/EEC - Safety of Toys. It was necessary to republish when modifications were made to some cessation dates....Read more

31/08/10 Washington State: Update on CSPA Pilot Program for Priority Chemicals
Chemical beaker Early in 2010, the Washington State Department of Ecology (WA DOE) created a pilot program to collect information for the draft rule on priority chemicals and to begin promulgating requirements for the Children’s Safe Products Act (CSPA). The WA DOE has completed several steps of the timeline...Read more

30/08/10 REACH – Consultation on 11 New Potential SVHC
chemical beakers On 30 August 2010, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published proposals to identify 11 additional substances as Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) and possible candidates for authorization. Interested parties are invited to comment on these proposals by 14 October 2010...Read more

27/08/10 REACH Regulation Will Soon Enter the Second Stage: Notification
European flag The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) will begin Notification Obligation, the second step of REACH, starting 1 June 2011. Registration differs from Notification Obligation mainly in its focus on the chemicals themselves, whereas Notification will affect all products containing SVHC...Read more

26/08/10 Germany Regulates Chromium VI in Leather
leather products The eighteenth amendment to the Regulation of the German Ordinance on Commodities (BGVO) was published in the Federal Gazette (Bundesgesetzblatt) 13 August 2010 and came into effect on 14 August 2010. This regulation limits the level of Chromium (VI) in materials made of leather...Read more

24/08/10 New Draft Cadmium Restrictions under REACH Annex XVII
Child's Bracelet On 1 June 2010, the European Commission issued draft modifications to cadmium restrictions, particularly relative to jewellery, under Annex XVII of REACH regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006. This draft has been notified to GATT mid-June and is expected to be adopted in January 2011...Read more

23/08/10 NEWSBYTE: CARB pre-Phase 1 Inventory Sell-Through Dates Extended for Finished Goods
On July 10, 2010, the California Air Resources Board (ARB) extended the dates for sell-through of existing inventory of pre-Phase 1 composite wood-finished goods. The enforcement of the sell-through dates will be delayed through December 31, 2011...Read more

19/08/10 NEWSBYTE: CPSC Requirements For Accreditation of Third-Party Testing Conformity Assessment Bodies for Certain Children’s Products: Clothing Textiles, Mattresses, Mattress Pads and/or Mattress Sets
On August 18, 2010, the CPSC issued a Federal Register notice that would establish accreditation requirements for third-party conformity assessment bodies to test pursuant to CPSC regulations under the Flammable Fabrics Act related to Children’s Clothing Textiles, and Mattresses, Mattress Pads and/or Mattress sets...Read more

12/08/10 NEWSBYTE: California Energy Commission Decertifies Appliances
The California Energy Commission (CEC) has decertified two models of commercial refrigerators after a process that included a hearing to consider the proposed decision. The findings indicate that certain refrigerator models do not meet the maximum daily energy consumption standard in kilowatt hours...Read more

09/08/10 US House Passes Federal Bill to Redefine “Lead Free” in Plumbing Products
water faucet The US House of Representatives passed Bill HR 5320, the Assistance, Quality, and Affordability Act on July 30, 2010. If enacted into law, this legislation amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to increase the amount of federal assistance available under the ‘drinking water state revolving fund’...Read more

04/08/10 NEWSBYTE: New York Bans Bisphenol A in Child Care Products
A newly signed New York State law prohibits the sale or distribution of child care products that contain bisphenol A as of December 1, 2010. According to the law, child care products are defined as all pacifiers and unfilled beverage containers used for the consumption of liquids by children three years of age and younger...Read more

04/08/10 Illinois Becomes the Latest State to Regulate Cadmium in Children’s Jewelry
girl wearing jewelry Illinois has joined Connecticut and Minnesota to become the third state to set specific limits for cadmium in children’s jewelry. The law prohibits the manufacture, distribution or sale of jewelry for children under 12 years of age that contains in excess of 75 ppm of soluble cadmium...Read more

04/08/10 NEWSBYTE: New York State Bans the Sale of Drop-Side Cribs
On July 30, 2010, New York State Governor David Patterson signed new state legislation effectively banning the sale, import, manufacture and distribution of drop-side cribs within New York State. New York becomes the ninth state to ban the sale of drop-side cribs...Read more

29/07/10 Summary of New EU Toy Safety Directive
Toy collection The new EU Toy Safety Directive (2009/48/EC) was published on 30 June 2009. It substantially amends the old Directive (88/378/EEC) across virtually all safety aspects. Member States must bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with the Directive by 20 January 2011...Read more

28/07/10 NEWSBYTE: CPSC Requests Comments on 100 ppm Lead Limit for Children’s Products
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has requested comments and information on the technological feasibility of meeting the 100 ppm lead in substrate limit for children’s products that is scheduled to go into effect on August 11, 2011...Read more

27/07/10 NEWSBYTE: CPSC Staff Releases Laboratory Test Manual for Toy Testing
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a testing manual to be used by CPSC staff to assist in testing toys, rattles, pacifiers and other articles intended for use by children 12 years of age and under to their applicable requirements...Read more

27/07/10 Australia Releases New Regulation for Corded Internal Window Coverings (Blinds and Curtains)
window blinds A mandatory standard for corded internal window coverings (blinds and curtains) was declared on 8 July 2010 as the Trade Practices (Consumer Product Safety Standard – Corded Internal Window Coverings) Regulations 2010. The mandatory Standard will apply to relevant blinds and curtains supplied after 30 December 2010....Read more

23/07/10 Australia Declares Interim Ban on Undeclared Knives or Cutters in Children’s Stationery Sets
child and mother playing Australian Consumer Protection Notice No. 22 of 2010, issued on 30 June 2010, temporarily bans art, craft and stationery sets intended for use by a child that contain an undeclared (one without the proper labeling requirements) knife or cutter with a metal blade...Read more

23/07/10 Australia Declares Interim Ban on Inflatable Toys, Novelties and Furniture Containing Beads
child in inflatable pool toy Australian Consumer Protection Notice No.19 of 2010, issued on 30 June 2010, temporarily bans inflatable toys, novelties and furniture containing beads for a period of 18 months...Read more

22/07/10 NEWSBYTE: CPSC Requirements for Accreditation of Third-Party Testing Conformity Assessment Bodies for Vinyl Plastic Film, Carpets and Rug Products Used by Children
On July 21, 2010, the CPSC drafted a Federal Register document that would establish accreditation requirements for third-party conformity assessment bodies to test vinyl film, carpets and rugs, and small carpets and rug articles intended for use by children...Read more

21/07/10 France Passes New Environmental Law that Impacts Consumer Products
green grocery cart The French National Assembly adopted a Law on 12 July 2010 (loi n°2010-788 du 12 juillet 2010 portant engagement national pour l’environnement) (Grenelle 2 Law) relative to the National engagement for the environment. It was published in the French Official Journal of 13 July...Read more

21/07/10 Australia Declares Interim Ban on Yo-yo Water Balls
Australian flag Australian Consumer Protection Notice No. 21 of 2010, issued on 30 June 2010, temporarily bans yo-yo water balls for a period of 18 months. Yo-yo water balls are considered unsafe and banned in several countries and some U.S. states...Read more

20/07/10 NEWSBYTE: CPSC Extends Comment Period for NPR on Bassinets / Cradles
The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPR) for Bassinets / Cradles was published in the Federal Register on April 28, 2010 and was also posted to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website...Read more

20/07/10 Bureau Veritas Shanghai Photovoltaic Laboratory Obtains CNAS and CBTL Accreditations
solar panel Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services (Electrical and Electronics) is pleased to announce that its Shanghai, China photovoltaic laboratory has obtained accreditations from the CNAS and the CBTL...Read more

19/07/10 Australia Releases New Regulation for Children’s Projectile Toys
Dart Gun Australia Consumer Protection Notice No.16 of 2010, Consumer Product Safety Standard for Children's Projectile Toys, was issued on 30 June 2010 under the Trade Practices Act of 1974...Read more

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