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2015

Month	Issue	Articles
May	Vol. 94 (EN)	Europe: 13th Public Consultation on REACH Candidate List Brazil: Noise levels of home electrical appliances Armenia: Toy safety regulation Egypt: Mandatory energy efficiency standards China: Safety requirements for batteries Europe: Transition period for the testing of food plastics ends 31 December 2015 France: “Loi Hamon” changes landscape for consumer protections
March	Vol. 93 (EN)	Russia: Old GOST-R certificates will be made obsolete for most product groups from 15th March 2015 onwards Ecuador: Energy efficiency of electric ovens Ecuador: Safety - Batteries China: Electric safety Israel: Energy efficiency for digital TV set top boxes China: Xiamen - Essentials Europe: European Commission notifies WTO on enhanced toy safety proposals Europe: New permitted use of nickel in toys Europe: EU Scientific Committee recommends lowering Chromium VI in toys
January	Vol. 92 (EN)	China: Update of China's textile and footwear products' standards catalog in 2015 USA: AAFA Published 15th Edition of Restricted Substances List (RSL) Brazil: TÜV SÜD’s INMETRO scope expansion India: Ranipet - Essentials Hong Kong: Mandatory Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme update South Africa: New compulsory specification for electrical and electronic apparatus Ecuador: New technical regulations for electric ovens and printing/scanning equipment Ecuador: New technical regulations for cookers, hair dressing devices and vacuums
January	Vol. 91 (EN)	EU: 161 SHVCs - REACH Candidate List added with 6 new substances and updated 1 substance property France: France will ban Bisphenol A (BPA) from 1 January 2015 EU: Nine more substances are officially included in the REACH Authorisation List EU: The 6th public consultation on the REACH Authorisation List begins

2014

Month	Issue	Articles
November	Vol. 90 (EN)	Germany: Significant Changes of PAHs Requirements for German GS-Mark India: Second phase of Compulsory Registration Scheme Malaysia: Primary battery safety regulation update Ecuador: Safety regulations for skin care and hair care appliances Brazil: Safety and energy efficiency regulations for televisions Venezuela: Energy efficiency labelling of fluorescent lamps
November	Vol. 89 (EN)	EU: Restriction on DecaBDE proposed under REACH Brazil: Safety requirements for wires, cables and cords Philippines: Mandatory certification for audio and video products Singapore: Energy labelling amendment for appliances
October	Vol. 88 (EN)	EU: European Commission Limits Bisphenol A and Certain Flame Retardants in Toys Canada: Prohibition of TCEP in children’s products published EU: New EU harmonised toy standards published in the Official Journal EU: New certificates types due to the new Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU available
August	Vol. 87 (EN)	EU: REACH Annex XVII restriction of 1,4-dichlorobenzene in air freshener and deodoriser is published EU: Draft REACH Annex XVII amendment to update test method for PAH in extender oil
August	Vol. 86 (EN)	UAE: Safety requirements for lighting products Vietnam: Energy labelling for lamps and washing machines Taiwan: Energy efficiency requirements for electric storage tank water heaters Ecuador: Safety regulation for tungsten halogen lamps Venezuela: Energy efficiency labelling of fluorescent lamps
July	Vol. 85 (EN)	Egypt: Energy efficiency of air conditioning products Indonesia: Amendment of product labelling regulation Armenia: Toy labelling and safety requirements
June	Vol. 84 (EN)	EU: 4 more substances are added to the REACH Candidate List
June	Vol. 83 (EN)	EU: Union Guidelines on (EU) No 10/2011 on food contact materials published USA: California approved Technical Bulletin 117-2013 for upholstered furniture flammability Malaysia: Energy efficiency labelling guidelines published Jordan: New energy efficiency labelling requirements
June	Vol. 82 (EN)	TÜV SÜD supports the SEAD Lighting Awards Competition India: Registration scheme for electronic and IT goods EU: Toy Standard EN 71-1:2011+A3:2014 is published EU: Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 on food contact materials has been amended Israel: Revision of safety and performance requirements for air conditioners Serbia: Energy efficiency labelling of air conditioners
April	Vol. 81 (EN)	China: Energy efficiency standard of LED lamps South Korea: Mandatory testing for music players Ecuador: Mandatory energy efficiency technical regulations Mexico: New energy efficiency regulation for standby mode Canada: Amendment to Canada’s Energy Efficiency Regulations for lighting products Chile: Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) for lamps Vietnam: Decision on energy consuming devices and equipment Venezuela: Energy efficiency labelling of household refrigerators and freezers
April	Vol. 80 (EN)	EU Chromium(VI) restriction in leather published EU Toys Directive to expand the scope of nickel exemption 11th public consultation on REACH Candidate List ECHA recommended 5 SVHCs for inclusion in the Authorisation List UAE: Mandatory energy label for refrigerators and washing machines Mexico: Energy efficiency requirement update on general use lamps Taiwan: Secondary Li-ion battery, power supply and battery charger become mandatory under BSMI RPC scheme TÜV SÜD and Standards Institution of Israel (SII) sign Memorandum of Understanding
January	Vol. 79 (EN)	The 2nd public consultation on the restriction of lead in consumer products under REACH has begun Australia proposes amendments on the mandatory standard for bean bags The REACH Authorisation List may expand to 31 substances after its 4th update

2013

Month	Issue	Articles
December	Vol. 78 (EN)	PAH restriction under REACH expands to include toys and other consumer products 7 more added - The REACH Candidate List now contains 151 SVHCs
December	Vol. 77 (EN)	Germany continues to apply stricter chemical limits in toys Amendment to acoustic requirements for toys is published and harmonised Recent California Proposition 65 reformulation requirements
November	Vol. 76 (EN)	US proposes flame retardant restriction in children’s cushioned products under CPSIA REACH public consultation on NP/NPE has begun Washington State includes TDCPP as a Chemical of High Concern to Children (CHCC)
October	Vol. 75 (EN)	10th public consultation on potential SVHCs has started Proposed restrictions on PAH under REACH Annex XVII has been revised EC proposes restrictions on BPA and certain flame retardants in toys EU’s proposal to restrict Cr (VI) in leather in final stages
September	Vol. 74 (EN)	EU tightens barium limit values to toy safety ECHA launched its 5th consultation on REACH Authorisation List recommendations
July	Vol. 73 (EN)	EU new harmonised standards under toy safety directive The REACH Candidate List now has 144 SVHCs California Proposition 65 - New settlement on flame retardants
July	Vol. 72 (EN)	Denmark postpones the national ban on 4 phthalates in articles by 2 years CEN publishes new and revised EU toy standards US CPSC revises safety standards for infant walkers and infant swings
May	Vol. 71 (EN)	Public consultation of restriction lead and its compounds in consumer products is in progress Update on REACH authorisation list
April	Vol. 70 (EN)	Australia publishes new mandatory standard for baby walkers Hong Kong opens consultation on adopting up-to-date safety standards for toys and children's products Public Consultation on inclusion of 10 new substances on REACH Candidate List
March	Vol. 69 (EN)	REACH Annex XVII azo dyes testing methods and other restrictions are amended officially CPSC publishes guidance on inaccessible component parts in children’s toys or child care articles containing phthalates New Zealand bans the sale of high powered magnet sets
	Vol. 68 (EN) [ PDF 488 kB ] Vol. 68 (Simplified CN) [ PDF 796 kB ] Vol. 68 (Traditional CN) [ PDF 883 kB ]	US Maryland announces ban on crib bumper pads US Suffolk County of New York passed ban on BPA-containing receipt thermal paper California Proposition 65 recent updates
	Vol. 67 (EN) [ PDF 524 kB ] Vol. 67 (Simplified CN) [ PDF 917 kB ] Vol. 67 (Traditional CN) [ PDF 1008 kB ]	Denmark goes ahead with the national ban of 4 phthalates in articles New EU toy guidance on carnival costumes is published Latest development of REACH Annex XVII restriction proposals for Phthalates and Chromium VI
February	Vol. 66 (EN) [ PDF 358 kB ] Vol. 66 (Simplified CN) [ PDF 521 kB ] Vol. 66 (Traditional CN) [ PDF 605 kB ]	Australia announces permanent ban on small, high powered magnets Stricter requirement for food contact ceramics proposed in EU Standard listing content of harmful elements in adornment proposed
January	Vol. 65 [ PDF 332 kB ] (EN) Vol. 65 (Simplified CN) [ PDF 452 kB ] Vol. 65 (Traditional CN) [ PDF 514 kB ]	54 new SVHCs added to the REACH Candidate List
	Vol. 64 [ PDF 350 kB ] (EN) Vol. 64 (Simplified CN) [ PDF 482 kB ] Vol. 64 (Traditional CN) [ PDF 566 kB ]	US CPSC publishes safety standards for infant swings and revises standards for infant bath seats and full-size cribs US CPSC’s children’s products certification requirement soon to take effect Draft amendment of PAHs restrictions under REACH Annex XVII is now available

2012

Month	Issue	Articles
October	Vol. 63 [ PDF 360 kB ]	REACH Authorisation List may expand to 22 substances
	Vol. 62 [ PDF 356 kB ]	Various amendments of REACH Annex XVII have been published
	Vol. 61 [ PDF 366 kB ]	EU proposes amendments on limit values for TCEP and barium in toys REACH Annex XVII Restriction of Lead in Jewellery has been published
September	Vol. 60 [ PDF 332 kB ]	ECHA launches the 8th public consultation of the REACH Candidate List
	Vol. 59 [ PDF 873 kB ]	Notice on footwear package marking of mandatory national standard GB 28011-2011-Shanks for Footwear Australia announces immediate interim ban on small high-powered magnets CPSC publishes new safety standard for play yards
	Vol. 58 [ PDF 128 kB ]	The 8th update of the REACH Candidate List is likely to include 54 new SVHCs
August	Vol. 57 [ PDF 1136 kB ]	CPSC stops 6,600 unsafe products at ports in the second quarter of 2012 Testing methods of azo dyes of REACH Annex XVII and other Restrictions soon amend
	Vol. 56 [ PDF 1103 kB ]	New publication on EU Toy Guidance on electronic equipment ECHA consults the inclusion of 10 substances in the Authoration List
	Vol. 55 [ PDF 1293 kB ]	US Rhode Island now requires children's jewelry to meet ASTM F2923-11 Four substance added to the EU Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Regulation
July	Vol. 54 [ PDF 767 kB ]	EU toy standards development ECHA starts public consultation on restriction of 1,4-dichlorobenzene in air fresheners and toilet blocks
	Vol. 53 [ PDF 1089 kB ]	REACH SVHC Candidate List expands to 84 substances Cadmium in jewellery raises safety concern in Europe
June	Vol. 52 [ PDF 603 kB ]	BPA further restricted in the America
	Vol. 51 [ PDF 1530 kB ]	REACH Harmonised standards for nickel are now available A reminder for REACH Notification for the last 20 SVHCs European Standard for care labelling symbols is recently revised
	Vol. 50 [ PDF 1270 kB ]	EU restriction of Dimethylfumarate now under REACH Annex XVII ECHA launched a Public Consultation on scientific review of phthalates New EC type approval protocol on washability of toys has been published
May	Vol. 49 [ PDF 1298 kB ]	New textile fibre labelling Regulation now entered into force EN 14362-1 for the detection of banned aromatic amines has been updated
April	Vol. 48 [ PDF 937 kB ]	CPSC grants exception to 100ppm lead content limit for ride-on toys New consumer registration requirements for durable infant or toddler product Australia opens consultation for review of mandatory standard for baby walkers CPSC third-party testing exemption for small batch manufacturers
	Vol. 47 [ PDF 921 kB ]	Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Enforcement in United Kingdom CPSC publishes new requirements for portable bed rails and all-terrain vehicles ECHA announces public consultation on Chromium VI in leather articles
	Vol. 46 [ PDF 1130 kB ]	EU Commission launches public consultation on lead limits in toys New amendment to REACH restriction appendices published
March	Vol. 45 [ PDF 926 kB ]	EU amends cadmium limit values for toy safety CPSC adopts ASTM F961-11 as mandatory standard ECHA's 7th Public Consultation on SVHCs New ECHA Notification Database provides first glimpse of SVHCs in articles in EU market
	Vol. 44 [ PDF 853 kB ]	REACH draft regulation on mercury restriction now available Update on development of ISO 8124 standard EU's ban on novelty and non-child-resistant lighters extended for the 6th time Draft regulation on the restriction of lead in jewellery under REACH Annex XVII
	Vol. 43 [ PDF 894 kB ]	New EU Toy Safety Directive (TSD) Guidance Documents on sport equipment, writing instruments and stationery REACH Annex XIV updated to 14 substances EU DMF ban extends for the 3rd time Australia proposes regulation on domestic trampolines
February	Vol. 42 [ PDF 527 kB ]	ASTM publishes new toy safety standard F963-11
	Vol. 41 [ PDF 663 kB ]	An overview of the EU and US requirements of drawstrings and cords on children's clothing Third recommendation submitted by the ECHA for REACH Annex XIV (Authorisation List) CPSC publishes Position Letter on children's sleepwear
January	Vol. 40 [ PDF 513 kB ]	REACH Candidate List now 73 SVHCs long New PAH requirements for GS Mark

2011

Month	Issue	Article
December	Vol. 39 [ PDF 498 kB ]	New California Proposition 65 requirements on clothing CPSC publishes rules for product certification and component part testing EU publishes new harmonised standard on Toy Safety EN 71-8:2011
November	Vol. 38 [ PDF 742 kB ]	AAFA publishes Restricted Substance List (RSL) Release 9 New EU cadmium restrictions to enter into force in December 2011 Chromium (VI) in leather products becomes a product safety concern in EU REACH draft appendices 1-6 and 11 now available
October	Vol. 37 [ PDF 658 kB ]	Draft Annex XVII Restriction on DMF Available California bans BPA in bottles and caps ECHA votes eight substances into Annex XIV
	Vol. 36 [ PDF 762 kB ]	Australia makes ban on babies' dummy and babies' dummy chains permanent ECHA announces six-month public consultation on four phthalates New European standard for nickel release
	Vol. 35 [ PDF 743 kB ]	Crib bumper pads banned in Chicago Sixth public consultation on 20 potential SVHCs kicks off in EU Two new exemptions added to RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC
September	Vol. 34 [ PDF 724 kB ]	Australia re-imposes new permanent ban on miniature motorbikes New York bans TCEP in children's products REACH regulation on organotin continues Illinois amends warning statement for lead in children's products
	Vol. 33 [ PDF 506 kB ]	CPSC publishes accredited testing requirements for ASTM F963 and phthalates European Union harmonises EN 71-2:2011 on flammability of toys U.S. CPSC Pool Safety Act incorporates new ANSI/APSP standard
August	Vol. 32 [ PDF 557 kB ]	U.S. President signs CPSIA Amendment into Law after Approval by Congress European Union publishes new RoHS Directive - 2011/65/EU France further extends temporary ban on foam puzzle mats
	Vol. 31 [ PDF 661 kB ]	Drawstrings in children's upper outerwear listed as substantial product hazard by CPSC 100ppm lead limit comes into force under CPSIA in the U.S. Australia declares interim ban on babies dummies and baby dummy chains France publishes its interpretation of "0.1% (w/w)" for SVHC in articles
July	Vol. 30 [ PDF 400 kB ]	First phase of EU Toy Directive 2009/48/EC comes into force
	Vol. 29 [ PDF 664 kB ]	CEN harmonises mechanical and physical properties of toys under EN 71-1:2011 Notification obligation under REACH begins CPSC declares hair dryers a substantial product hazard
June	Vol. 28 [ PDF 559 kB ]	EU amends restriction on cadmium REACH Candidate List grows by seven more substances to 53 SVHCs ECHA recommends 13 SVHCs from Candidate List to be included in Annex XIV
	Vol. 27 [ PDF 400 kB ]	EU moves to ban BPA in baby bottles U.S. PolyBDE requirements at a glance Maryland passes regulations for cadmium and BPA
	Vol. 26 [ PDF 675 kB ]	EU moves to restrict use of acrylamide CPSC publishes corrections to toddler bed safety standard Europe harmonises cord and drawstring requirements for children's clothing CPSC revises bicycle requirements
May	Vol. 25 [ PDF 342 kB ]	CPSC publishes mandatory safety standard for toddler beds Frances extends formamide ban in puzzle mats EU extends prohibition on novelty and non-child resistant lighters
April	Vol. 24 [ PDF 375 kB ]	Updates on recent Prop. 65 settlements Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA) to come into force on 20 June 2011 EU extends ban on DMFu to 2012
March	Vol. 23 [ PDF 747 kB ]	New regulations for unsafe consumer goods in Singapore Updates from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Tighter restrictions on PentaBDE and PFOS in EU despite removal from REACH Annex XVII
	Vol. 22 [ PDF 679 kB ]	CPSC publishes new testing method for cadmium content Six SVHCs to be banned by European Union within next three to five years Seven potential SVHCs under public consultation for inclusion to Candidate List
February	Vol. 21 [ PDF 710 kB ]	CPSC extends stay of enforcement for lead content in testing China tightens the GB 18401 "National General Safety Technical Code for Textile Products" standard European Union ban on Bisphenol A in infant feeding bottles comes into force
	Vol. 20 [ PDF 661 kB ]	U.S. tightens laws governing the labeling of fur products Health Canada announces phthalates regulations CPSC clarifies lifting of stay of enforcement of GCC for non-children's products
January	Vol. 19 [ PDF 670 kB ]	China enforces 100% supervised testing policy on apparel imports CPSC announces new cribs standards and accreditation requirements for testing infant cribs

2010

Month	Issue	Articles
December	Download [ PDF 868 kB ]	Eight SVHCs added to REACH Candidate List CPSC revises retrospective testing terms for 16 CFR Parts 1632 and 1633 CPSC announces new accreditation requirements for flammability testing of children's sleepwear Canada amends lead limit in paint and other surface coating materials
November	Download [ PDF 550 kB ]	Three new public health goals for California U.S. government publishes first-ever textile and apparel export guide New ISO assessment standards for bedding items released
October	Download [ PDF 670 kB ]	Mercury and five phenylmercury substances proposed for restrictions under REACH Annex XVII Confidentiality of IUPAC names in the C&L inventory U.S. DoD proposes to adopt Low Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procurement procedures AAFA oppses CPSC's third party flammability testing proposal EU proposes double system for textile marking California moves one step closer to green chemistry regulation
	Download [ PDF 557 kB ]	Proposition 65 Settlement reached involving DEHP in handbags, belts, footwear and other accessories CPSC approves final interpretative rule for the definition of "children's products" Other updates affecting children's products
September	Download [ PDF 660 kB ]	11 SVHCs proposed for the REACH Candidate List OEHHA proposes specific MADL for chromium Updates from the CPSC affecting children's products California sues nine suppliers and manufacturers of bounce houses for high lead content
August	Download [ PDF 636 kB ]	Six SVHCs to be included in the REACH Authorisation List Illinois joins Connecticut and Minnesota in regulating cadmium in children's jewellery Changes to classification and labelling for melamine cyanurate ECHA withdraws Practical Guide 11 CPSC issues notices of accreditation requirements for third party testing of children's products
	Download [ PDF 568 kB ]	CPSC proposes mandatory safety standards for full-size and non-full-size cribs CPSC reopens comment period for safety standard of bassinets and cradles Updates from Australia's Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) California EPA-OEHHA proposes to include the qualifier "(Oral)" into Cadmium MADL Regulations
July	Download [ PDF 564 kB ]	ECHA consults on eight Draft Annex XIV Authorisation Recommendations CPSC issues new test manual for flammability of children's sleepwear The new European Ecological Criteria for footwear California DTSC publishes draft Regulation for safer consumer product alternatives New developments in bans on bisphenol A
	Download [ PDF 411 kB ]	Minnesota and Connecticut regulate cadmium in children's jewellery Maryland bans brominated flame retardant EPA releases draft formaldehyde report Date of effect of Indonesia Labelling Regulation brought forwards
	Download [ PDF 349 kB ]	Californian court announces Proposition 65 Settlement for lead in fashion accessories Canadian government reintroduces Consumer Product Safety Act as Bill C-36 Updates from the Consumer Product Safety Commission
June	Download [ PDF 433 kB ]	ECHA proposed two substances for Restrictions under REACH Annex XVII ECHA adds eight SVHCs to the Candidate List
	Download [ PDF 1105 kB ]	Children's plastic products containing more than 1% DEHP banned in Australia CPSC proposes a new rule on children's upper outerwear garments Vietnam imposes limits on formaldehyde and aromatic amines in textiles
April	Download [ PDF 625 kB ]	CPSC announces new method to test phthalate content in children's products
	Download [ PDF 527 kB ]	CPSC announces changes to the stay of enforcement of testing and certification requirements ECHA expands REACH Candidate List to include Acrylamide California's Proposition 65: latest updates
March	Download [ PDF 542 kB ]	New European Standard for Phthalate Content in Textiles: EN 15777:2009 ECHA proposed 8 potential Substances of Very High Concern Washington State: New rule for children's products under testing
January	Download [ PDF 590 kB ]	ECHA Confirms 14 SVHCs: Acrylamide Excluded

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