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October 2009

  
1.
 The Comparison on Inner Quality between Old and New Knitted Sportswear / T-shirt Standards - Intertek
According to the announcement of newly approved national standards of P.R.China, FZ/T 73007-2002 and FZ/T 73008-2002 updated to GB/T 22853-2009 and FZ/T 22849-2009 will be implemented on December 1, 2009....
15 Oct 2009

September 2009

  
1.
 Fabric and Yarn Exempt from CPSIA Lead Testing Requirements - Intertek
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has voted to exempt textiles from the lead testing and certification requirements for children's products covered by the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA)....
30 Sept 2009
2.
 CPSIA Determinations Regarding Lead Limits on Certain Materials - Intertek
The US CPSC has issued a final rule to determine certain materials or products that inherently...
21 Sept 2009
3.
 New EU Trade Barrier: Restriction on Organotin Compounds Extended to All Consumer Goods - Intertek
The EU approved Decision 2009/425/EC on May 28, 2009 to further restrict the use of organotin compounds. According to the Decision, the EU will restrict the use of some organotin compounds in all consumer goods on and after July 1, 2010....
18 Sept 2009
4.
 Standard Update of Textiles and Garment – China Domestic Market - Intertek
According to the announcement of newly approved national standards of P. R. China, the standards of Textiles and Garments had been updated as below and came into effect on Sep 1, 2009....
18 Sept 2009
5.
 New EU Trade Barrier: Restriction on Organotin Compounds Extended to All Consumer Goods - Intertek
The EU approved Decision 2009/425/EC on May 28, 2009 to further restrict the use of organotin compounds. According to the Decision, the EU will restrict the use of some organotin compounds in all consumer goods on and after July 1, 2010....
9 Sept 2009

August 2009

  
1.
 The EU Bans Dimethylfumarate (DMFU) in Consumer Products - Intertek
By the end of 2008, there had been many reports in the Europe about DMFU causing skin contact dermatitis to consumers. Many European countries have reacted to this: France: An act was issued on Dec 12, 2008 banning import of footwear and sofa...
27 Aug 2009
2.
 Upcoming Challenges to More Stringent Lead Requirements - Intertek
In December last year, Blagojevich, governor of Illinois, signed the bill SB 2860 to become Public Act 095-1019. The Act amends the "The Lead Poisoning Prevention Act" and "The Mercury-added Product Prohibition Act"....
27 Aug 2009
3.
 California Approved Formaldehyde Requirements on Composite Wood Products - Intertek
The Airborne Toxic Control Measure (ATCM) to reduce formaldehyde emissions from composite wood products proposed by Air Resources Board (ARB) was approved by the Office of Administrative Law of California on April 18, 2008....
27 Aug 2009
4.
 California RoHS Lighting Requirements to Become Effective on January 1, 2010 - Intertek
On and after January 1, 2010, a person shall not manufacture for sale, sell or offer for sale in the state specified general purpose lights that contain levels of hazardous substances prohibited by the European Union...
27 Aug 2009
5.
 RoHS new exemptions published - 2009/428/EC & 2009/443/EC - Intertek
Commission Decision 2009/428/EC and 2009/443/EC amending Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS Directive) was published in June 2009...
11 Aug 2009
6.
 JIG-101 Ed.2 Published - Revision of supply chain communication guide on declarable substance content in electrotechnical products - Intertek
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), DIGITALEUROPE and Japanese Green Procurement Survey Standardization Initiative (JGPSSI) announced the release of the "Joint Industry Guide - Material Composition Declaration for Electrotechnical Products...
11 Aug 2009
7.
 EU-Restricted Substances Requirements Revised Under REACH - Intertek
From 1 June 2009, Annex XVII of REACH takes effect, incorporating the previous restrictions in the Marketing and Use of Certain Dangerous Substances and Preparations Directive 76/769/EEC and amending the procedure by which new restrictions are proposed....
11 Aug 2009
8.
 EU Restricts Dichloromethane in Paint Strippers - Intertek
New EU restrictions will severely restrict the use of paint strippers containing more than 0.1% by weight of dichloromethane (DCM) for public, professional and industrial use. These requirements are introduced...
11 Aug 2009
9.
 Standard Update of Textiles and Garments- China Domestic Market - Intertek
According to the announcement of newly approved national standards of P.R.China, the standards of Textiles and Garments are updated as below, and they will come into effect on Aug 1, 2009....
11 Aug 2009
10.
 "Intertek Recycled PET Certification" Officially Launched - Intertek
In modern society, people consume huge amounts of non-renewable resources in daily life, and also create a lot of wastes...
11 Aug 2009

July 2009

  
1.
 Transition Period of the Newly Added Products in the Statutory Inspection Directory Extended to the End of 2009 - Intertek
A good news for China's import and export companies is that the transition period of the newly added products in the Statutory Inspection Directory will be extended by half year. Recently, AQSIQ issued "Notice on extending the transition period...
20 July 2009
2.
 EU-Restricted Substances Requirements Revised Under REACH - Intertek
From 1 June 2009, Annex XVII of REACH takes effect, incorporating the previous restrictions in the Marketing...
15 July 2009
3.
 Magnetic Toys Update – UK Warning Regulations Revoked - Intertek
From 23rd June 2009 magnetic toys placed on the UK market will no longer require...
15 July 2009
4.
 EPAC Standard Document for e-Bikes Now Available - Intertek
On April 30, 2009 the EN 15194 standard for ‘Electronically Power Assisted Cycles’...
15 July 2009