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Baby in Crib

US CPSC Issues Direct Final Rule for Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs

US CPSC publishes direct final rule to adopt latest version of ASTM F406, with modifications, as mandatory safety standard for non-full-size baby cribs.
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Baby Playing Colourful toy Pyramid

CEN Issues EN 71 Parts 18 and 19 for Toy Safety

CEN publishes two new standards for phenol and bisphenol A (BPA) in certain toys.
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Laptop Open

Health Canada Published Compliance Verification Report for 2023-2024

Health Canada has published their annual compliance verification report for 2023-2024
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Headphones and laptop

EU Harmonizes EN 18031 Standards

European Commission harmonizes three EN 18031 standards for radio equipment with publishing in OJEU.
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SGS Laboratory Fairfield USA

Georgia, USA, Intends to Regulate Flame Retardants in Certain Products

Proposed law to regulate several flame retardants in consumer goods introduced in Georgia.
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Test Tubes with Chemical Samples

US Legislative Developments: PFAS in Consumer Products

Overview of recent developments in US PFAS restrictions for consumer products.
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Baby in Crib

US CPSC Issues Direct Final Rule for Play Yards

US CPSC publishes direct final rule to adopt latest version of ASTM F406, with modifications, as mandatory safety standard for play yards.
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Cooking Pan

New York State Proposes Ban on PTFE in Cookware

New York state introduces bill to ban polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) in cookware.
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Games for Learning and Development for Young Kids

EN 71 Toy Standards to be Revised in 2025

Due to a standardisation request, nearly all EN 71 toy standards and EN 62115 will be revised in 2025. In order to keep you up to date, we will regularly publish the status of projects and published standards.
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Group of Domestic Pets

New York State Intends to Regulate Toxic Chemicals in Pet Products

New York State proposes chemical disclosure program for pet products that will eventually lead to a ban on toxic chemicals. The provisions in the act will take effect 120 days after becoming law.
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