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FDA cosmetics enforcement officially takes effect
FDA registration On July 1, 2024, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officially invalidated the grace period for cosmetic company registration and product listing under the Modernization of Cosmetic Regulations Act of 2022 (MoCRA). Compa...Read more -
CPSC in the United States releases and implements the eFiling program for compliance certificates
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in the United States has issued a supplemental notice (SNPR) proposing rulemaking to revise the 16 CFR 1110 compliance certificate. SNPR suggests aligning the certificate rules with other CPSCs regarding testing and certifica...Read more -
On April 29, 2024, the UK Cybersecurity PSTI Act came into effect and became mandatory
Starting from April 29, 2024, the UK is about to enforce the Cybersecurity PSTI Act: According to the Product Safety and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2023 issued by the UK on April 29, 2023, the UK will begin enforcing network security requirements for connected...Read more -
On April 20, 2024, the mandatory toy standard ASTM F963-23 in the United States came into effect!
On January 18, 2024, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in the United States approved ASTM F963-23 as a mandatory toy standard under the 16 CFR 1250 Toy Safety Regulations, effective April 20, 2024. The main updates of ASTM F963-23 are as follows: 1. Heavy met...Read more -
GCC Standard Version Update for Gulf Seven Countries
Recently, the following standard versions of GCC in the seven Gulf countries have been updated, and corresponding certificates within their validity period need to be updated before the mandatory enforcement period begins to avoid export risks. GCC Standard Update Check...Read more -
Indonesia releases three updated SDPPI certification standards
At the end of March 2024, Indonesia's SDPPI issued several new regulations that will bring changes to the certification standards of SDPPI. Please review the summary of each new regulation below. 1.PERMEN KOMINFO NO 3 TAHUN 2024 This regulation is the basic specification...Read more -
Indonesia requires local testing of mobile phones and tablets
The Directorate General of Communications and Information Resources and Equipment (SDPPI) previously shared a specific absorption ratio (SAR) testing schedule in August 2023. On March 7, 2024, the Indonesian Ministry of Communications and Information issued Kepmen KOMINF...Read more -
California added restrictions on PFAS and bisphenol substances
Recently, California issued Senate Bill SB 1266, amending certain requirements for product safety in the California Health and Safety Act (Sections 108940, 108941 and 108942). This update prohibits two types of children's products containing bisphenol, perfluorocarbons, ...Read more -
The EU will tighten the limit of HBCDD
On March 21, 2024, the European Commission passed the revised draft of POPs Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 on hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD), which determined to tighten the unintentional trace pollutant (UTC) limit of HBCDD from 100mg/kg to 75mg/kg. The next step is for the ...Read more -
Update of Japanese Battery PSE Certification Standards
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan issued a notice on December 28, 2022, announcing the Interpretation of the Ministry's Order on the Development of Technical Standards for Electrical Supplies (Industry and Commerce Bureau No. 3, 20130605). &nbs...Read more -
BIS updated Guidelines of Parallel Testing on 9 Jan 2024！
On December 19, 2022, BIS released parallel testing guidelines as a six-month mobile phone pilot project. Subsequently, due to the low influx of applications, the pilot project was further expanded, adding two product categories: (a) wireless earphones and earphones, and...Read more -
PFHxA will be included in REACH regulatory control
On February 29, 2024, the European Committee on Registration, Evaluation, Licensing and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) voted to approve a proposal to restrict perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), its salts, and related substances in Appendix XVII of the REACH regulation. 1....Read more