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UK Amends GB Mandatory Classification and Labeling List
The United Kingdom’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has revised its Great Britain (GB) mandatory classification, labeling and packaging (CLP) list for substances and mixtures. The revisions will apply from September 2, 2025.
Read moreUtah, USA, Repeals Online Law Label Requirement for Bedding, Upholstered Furniture and Quilted Clothing
Effective February 2, 2024, the state of Utah has issued an emergency rule to repeal a requirement for displaying a uniform law label for bedding, upholstered furniture and quilted clothing online (R70-101), which had been in force since January 1, 2024.
Read moreChina Issues Product Standard for Footwear Used by Older People - GB/T 43587-2023
GB/T 43587-2023 ‘Footwear for older people’ was released on December 28, 2023, and officially implemented on July 1, 2024.
Read moreChina Releases Updated Product Standard GB 19082-2023 Disposable Protective Clothing for Medical Use
China issued an updated version of its national product standard GB 19082-2023 ‘Disposable protective clothing for medical use’ on November 27, 2023. It will become effective on December 1, 2025.
Read moreChina Releases Updated Product Standard GB 19083-2023 ‘Protective Face Mask for Medical Use’
China issued an updated version of its national product standard GB 19083-2023 ‘Protective face mask for medical use’ on November 27, 2023. It will become effective on December 1, 2025.
Read moreMercosur Revises Food Contact Metals and Alloys
The Southern Common Market has approved an amendment for food contact metals and alloys. Parties must incorporate the revisions into their national law before June 2, 2024.
Read moreBrazil Consults Over Proposals for Food Contact Silicone Materials
Brazil has initiated a two-month consultation on two proposals to regulate food contact silicone materials and articles. Comments are being accepted until May 5, 2024.
Read moreTurkey Revises Import Communiqué for Maternity and Baby Products
Turkey has amended the nation’s import control requirements for maternity and baby products. The changes apply retroactively from January 1, 2024.
Read moreECHA Consults Over Two Substances as SVHC
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has launched a consultation over the listing of two chemicals as substances of very high concern (SVHC). Comments are being accepted until April 15, 2024.
Read moreChina issues updated industry standard QB/T 2673-2023 for labeling footwear products
QB/T 2673-2023 - Labeling for footwear product - was released on July 28, 2023, and officially implemented on February 1, 2024.
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