CONSUMER PRODUCTS AND RETAIL E-SSENTIALS

EU: REACH Annex XVII C9-C14 PFCAs restriction has been published

KSA: SASO postponed the mandatory date for some products subjected to IECEE Recognition Certificate

Singapore: Updates to High-Risk Controlled Goods Test Standards subjected to the Consumer Protection (Safety Requirements) Regulations (‘CPSR’)

South Korea: Change of detailed product classification for ice grinders, Amendment (Notice No. 2021-177) to Operation Bulletin of Electrical Appliances and Consumer Products Safety Control Act, KATS Notice 2007-1268

Canada: Formaldehyde emissions from composite wood products will be restricted

EU: Enforcement action on bamboo additives in food contact plastics has landed

USA: Maine bans PFAS in products

USA: FTC publishes final rule for 16 CFR 323 “Made in USA” labeling

USA: California Proposition 65 reformulation updates

EU: New REACH Annex XVII restriction on PAHs in granules and mulches was published

EU REACH candidate list includes 219 SVHCs now

India Extends the implementation date for mandatory BIS plug socket standards

Vietnam List of potentially unsafe ICT products subject to certification update

KSA New implementation date for SASO IEC 6236812020

Singapore NEA to enhance Minimum Energy Performance Standards for refrigerators

EU: European Commission adopts aniline restriction in toys

USA: ASTM updates F2123-19 standard practice for tree-stand instructions to F2123-21

USA: CPSC publishes new regulations on infant sleepers

USA: California adopted carpets and rugs with PFAS as a priority product

Canada: Health Canada published new notice to stakeholders on use of flame retardants

USA: CPSC amends the standard for the flammability of mattresses and mattress pads

UK: Amending Legislation on the Eco-design for energy-related products and energy information regulations 2021

EU: Launched public consultation on dechlorane plus under REACH Annex XVII

India: Extends the effective date of the three footwear quality control orders

EU: European Commission published a new toy guidance document for decorative products

EU: European Commission updates citations of standards for toys

USA: Vermont bans PFAS in certain products and designates 3 PFAS as CHCCs

ISO 16181-1:2021 superceded ISO/TS 16181:2011 for phthalates determination with solvent extraction for footwear

USA: Nevada Prohibits Organohalogenated Flame Retardants in Certain Consumer Products

EU: Toy safety standard EN 71-3:2019+A1:2021 for migration of certain elements published

Australia: ACCC reviews the mandatory standard for projectile toys

Canada: Consultation on Proposed Amendments to the Carriages and Strollers Regulations

USA: CPSC Publishes Direct Final Rule for Children’s Folding Chairs and Folding Stools

USA: CPSC updates Safety Standard for high chairs

EU REACH: The European Commission updates nickel release testing method

USA: Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a direct final rule on the Standard for the Flammability of Upholstered Furniture

Austria: Results of compliance check for food contact materials

Japan: Perfluorooctanoic acid banned for certain imported products

USA: EPA postponed Compliance Date of PIP (3:1) under TSCA

UK: The BSI updates the Community Face Coverings Specification (BSI Flex 5555 v2.0)

Canada: Health Canada updates Industry Guide to the Glazed Ceramics and Glassware Regulations

Jordan: New Telecommunications Technical Rules and Specifications for terminal equipment

Mexico: Approval of the Conformity Assessment Procedure for telecommunications and radio equipment

Thailand: Mandatory Energy Efficiency Requirements for household refrigerators and refrigerator-freezers

Thailand: Ministerial Regulation mandates Safety Requirements for audio, video and similar electronic apparatus

Belgium: The New Royal Decree on Food Contact Metals and Alloys

USA: California Proposition 65 update

EU REACH: Public Consultation for the 25^th update of the Candidate List

USA: Oregon Toxic-Free Kids Act reached final implementation phase

New features on Product Services Certification Finder

EU: Market withdrawal of harmful food contact bamboo-melamine plastics

EU: Recent updates to marking requirements for single-use plastic products

EU: CEN published four documents on the safety of children's clothing concerning to the security of attachment of attached components

EU: REACH SVHC Roadmap 2020 is completed

India: approves Footwear Quality Control Orders mandating certification requirements

USA: ASTM publishes new F3392-21 Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Child Safety Locks and Latches for Use with Cabinet Doors and Drawers

USA: The ASTM International published the Standard Specification for barrier face coverings (ASTM F3502-21)

EU: POPs sets a limit for Pentachlorophenol

Colombia: extends validity of Technical Regulation for Lighting and Public Lighting (RETILAP)

Thailand: establishment of Industrial Standard TIS 902-2(5) on floodlights

Brazil: Portaria No. 78, 2021 Approving Technical Regulation for AC Electronic Ballasts for straight, Circular and compact tubular fluorescent lamps

Korea: Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) test methods for Conformity Assessment change to KS Standards

USA: TPCH Updates Model Toxics in Packaging Legislation

EU REACH: Candidate list contains 211 SVHCs now

USA adopts the California’s TB 117-2013 as federal flammability standard for upholstered furniture

USA: CPSC updates safety standard for infant swings

USA: EPA bans five PBT chemicals

USA: California moves to limit the use of Proposition 65 short-form warning

France: Updated standard list for decree no 96 333 on portable ladders and step stools

EU REACH: Various entries of annex XVII are updated

EU REACH: Various entries of annex XVII are updated EU REACH: Various entries of annex XVII are updated

EU: Toy flammability standard EN 71 2 updated to 2020 version

EU: CEN published CEN TR 15071 2020 for national translations of warnings and instructions for toys

EU: Standard EN 71 4 2020 for toy experimental set published

EU: The commission announces new marking specifications for single use plastic products

USA: Massachusetts passes bill to ban toxic flame retardants

France: Updated standard list for decree no 2006 1129 on lighters

EN 12472:2020 – simulated abrasion and corrosion test for nickel release is now revised

KSA: TÜV SÜD successfully authorised by SASO to be recognised lab for SASO 2870, SASO 2902 and SASO 2927

EU: ECHA officially launched the SCIP database

EU: European Commission investigates a possible exemption for the use of cobalt and titanium dioxide in toys

USA: New York bans PFAS in food packaging

• Germany: Proposal in amending aromatic mineral oil hydrocarbon requirement in recycled food contact paper
• EU: Regulation 2020/1245 amends regulation (EU) no. 10/2011 on plastic materials and articles of FCM
• USA: New California proposition 65 settlements for hexavalent chromium in leather gloves
• EU: ECHA published enforcement project results on REACH restriction and CLP
• The FTC amends the Textile Rules to incorporate the most recent ISO 2076 standard for generic fibre names
• USA: California bans marine degradable plastic claims
• Australia: Consultation on mandatory standards for button cell batteries
• Philippines: TÜV SÜD is recognised by Bureau of Philippines Standards as test lab for PS mark
• India: Bureau of Indian Standards extends IS 1293:2019 implementation date to 23 October 2021
• China: GB19761-2020 approved on minimum allowable values of energy efficiency and energy efficiency grades for fans
• Singapore: IMDA publishes technical specifications for residential gateways to enhance security

• EU: POPs proposed new limit of Pentachlorophenol
  
• EU REACH: Public consultation for the 24th update of Candidate List
  
• Canada: Health Canada updates the industry guide for children's toys
  
• USA: Children's products reporting rule in Vermont updated
  
• ISO 17234 1 2020 testing standard of azo dyes in leather is now published
  
• EU: European Commission proposes to regulate aniline in toys
  
• France: New order on rubber food contact materials published
  
• USA: CPSC retains mandatory safety standards for fullsize and non full size baby cribs
  
• Czech Republic: Amending government decree of the use of certain hazardous substances

• US: EPA Published Final Significant New Use Rule On Certain PFAS Coating
  
• US: Maine designates PFOS and its salts as priority chemicals
  
• Italy: Approved the new regulation on leather material and product labelling
  
• EU: Draft of C9 C14 PFCAs Restriction Reached Final Stage
  
• Japan: Radio act enforcement regulations Ordinance No 71 2020
  
• Thailand: Plugs and socket outlets for household and similar purposes
  
• Korea: Notice No 2020 138 on safety requirements for portable sealed secondary batteries
  
• China: GB 39177 2020 of energy efficiency grades for electric pressure cookers approved

• Denmark: Revised Order on phthalates ban in toys and childcare articles in force now
• EU: ECHA launched 2nd public consultation on restriction on skin sensitising substances
• EU REACH: Candidate List Expands to have 209 SVHCs
• France: Notice to manufacturers importers and distributors relation to the Decree No 2016 364
• Health Canadas consumer product safety program published new test method for corded window coverings
• USA: New CPSC Safety Standard for children’s gates and enclosures
• Consumer: Products will be the Focus of the Major Enforcement Project on REACH and POPs in 2022

• Australia: ACCC updates mandatory standards for projectile toys and aquatic toys
• EU: CEN publishes EN 14350 2020 for Childrens Drinking Equipment
• EU: PFOA Restriction is now published under POPs Regulation
• EU: REACH Get Ready with PFOA and Phthalates Restriction in July

• USA: CPSC updates safety standard for hand-held infant carriers
• USA: CPSC publishes final rule for exemption for certain fibers from heavy elements and phthalates testing from testing
• Korea: Notice no 2020-55 amendment on Regulation on Energy Efficiency Labeling and Standards
• India: Implementation date of IS standards extends by 90 days
• Mexico: Implementation of Mexico's NOM-001-SCFI-2018 deferred by 3 months to 14 August 2020
• UAE: Implementing rules for the regulation of audio, video, IT and office equipment

• Denmark: Government proposes amendment to the Order on phthalates ban
• EU: Toy finger paint standard EN 71-7 2014 A3 2020 published
• Denmark: Announcement of the law on environmentally friendly design
• France: Updated standard list for Decree No 2003-158
• EU: EC Endorsed IEC 63000 as RoHS harmonised standard

• USA: California publishes new safe use determination under Proposition 65
• USA: The mandatory safety standard for sling carrier updated
• USA: The toxics in packaging clearinghouse updates sample certificate of compliance
• Canada: New standard CAN CGSB 182-1-2020 Flammability and labelling requirements for tents published
• Japan: Revision to Toy Safety Standard

• USA: ASTM updates F2179
• USA: CPSC updates safety standard for childrens folding chairs and stools
• Toy standard ISO 8124-3 2020 on migratable elements published
• Germany: The list of standards and other technical specifications under ProdSG updated
• EU: Hinged combination ladder with one or several hinge joints standard
• USA: Washington requires manufacturers to label non-flushable disposable wipe products
• EU: European Commission proposes to update the list of regulated allergenic fragrances in toys

• USA: ASTM publishes F2923-20 on specification of children jewellery
• EU: RoHS exemption amendments are now available
• EU: CENELEC updates electric toys safety standard EN IEC 62115 to 2020 version
• Thailand: Standard TIS 2537 on performance requirement for washing machines
• Philippines: Memorandum Circular 01-02-2020 amends frequency bands
• USA: CPSC implements 2020 interim enforcement policy for mattresses and mattress pads

• USA CPSC publishes 2020 Age Determination Guidelines
• USA Californian proposal to clarify warning providing requirements under Proposition 65
• France Updated standard list for Decree No 95-949 for bunk beds published
• France childcare article standards under Decree No 91-1292 updated
• USA CPSC updates safety standard for portable bed rails
• EU REACH public consultation of the 23rd update of candidate list

• Thailand Amendment to communication equipment exempt
• EAEU Technical regulations on energy efficiency requirements
• EAEU Resolution 190045 2019 approved
• Taiwan Amendment to mandatory commodity inspection of self-ballasted LED lamps
• Saudi Arabia Mandatory application of SASO 2927 2019 on energy efficiency
• Ukraine Order No 100 2019
• Thailand Industrial product standard for tungsten filament lamps
• EU REACH Annex XIV Authorisation List includes 54 substances
• USA New York passes the child safe products act

• India Challenges on toy imports remain
• USA California updates warning responsibility under Proposition 65
• USA New York introduces lead-content warning requirements for children jewellery

• France: Updates the Decree No 2000-164 of the 23 February 2000 on the safety of bedding articles
• Brazil: Technical requirements and test procedures for conformity assessments of cell phone lithium batteries issued
• China: The Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology issued Announcement No. 52, 2019 on requirements for micropower short-range radio
• Argentina: Resolution for energy efficiency labelling of light-emitting diode lamps for general lighting services in force
• South Korea: Amendment to technical standards for unlicensed radio equipment issued
• Japan: Radio act enforcement regulations on technical requirements for low power wireless equipment, Ordinance No. 14, 1950
• China: Energy efficiency of air purifiers, Standard GB 36893-2018
• Argentina: Energy efficiency labelling of electric water pumps, Resolution No. 800, 2019
• New Zealand: New minimum energy performance requirements for refrigerated display cabinets, Guidance Document
• Vietnam: Approving national technical regulation on LED lighting equipment, Circular No. 08/2019/TT-BKHCN
• South Korea: Unlicensed radio equipment, Notice No. 2008-74 and others - amendment - Notice No. 2019-104
• New Zealand: Unsafe inclined sleep products can no longer be made or sold

• France: Updated standard list for Decree No. 96-333 for ladders published
• USA: California consultation on listing treatments containing PFASs as priority products
• EU Reach: Results of enforcement project on SVHCs published in articles
• EU: European Commission adopts lower aluminium migration limits in toys
• USA: California regulates small plastic bottles used in lodging establishments
• EU: European Commission adopts formaldehyde restriction in toys
• China: Mandatory product certification catalogue and implementation requirements
• China: Equipment electrically connected to a telecommunication network standard GB 38189-2019
• Korea: Amendment to regulation on energy efficiency labelling and standards published
• Korea: Safety standards for secondary industrial lithium cells and batteries established
• EU: Candles - product safety labels EN 15494-07 updated to EU 15494-19
• EU: EC investigates the presence of Bisphenol A in clothing

• USA: CPSC updated safety standard for toddler beds
• Korea: Electrical Appliances and Consumer Products Safety Control Act Enforcement Rules amendment on safety control of Energy Storage Systems Regulation No. 351, 2019
• Mexico: Standard NOM-212-SCFI-2017 primary lithium batteries and accumulators, testing and labelling requirements
• UAE: Implementing guidelines for the regulation of audio/video and IT/office equipment
• EU: Candle specification for fire safe standard EN 15493-07 updated to EN 15493-19
• France: New Decree harmonising safety requirements for various consumer products
• EU: Scientific committee to investigate organic compounds emitted from squishy toys

• USA: California Jewelry Regulations Recast
• EU: List of harmonised standards under GPSD updated in Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/1698
• USA: California bans sell and manufacture of fur product
• EU: EN 71-3:2019 is now harmonised under Toy Safety Directive
• Germany: AfPS releases new GS PAH specification
• USA: CPSC reduces testing burden on heavy elements and phthalates for certain fibers
• USA: CPSC updates safety standards for non-full-size baby cribs and play yards

• JP: Ordinance on technical requirements for electrical appliances
• Taiwan: Energy conservation labelling program requirements for hot water dispensers in force
• Korea: Energy efficiency labelling requirements and standards on clothes dryers and air purifiers
• Vietnam: Application and implementation of guideline to circular no 052019TTBTTTT published
• UAE: Energy efficiency standards and labelling for television sets issued
• Mexico: Safety requirements and test methods for electronic devices standard
• New Zealand: MEPS and mandatory energy performance labelling information sheets
• Korea: Technical standards amendment on radar wireless equipment for vehicle collision prevention
• EU: New toy guidance document for puffer balls puffer figures and yo-yo balls published
• US: CPSC strength registration program for durable infant or toddler products
• US: CPSC updated safety standard for infant bath seats
• US: California lists six new substances under Proposition 65
• EU: New toy guidance document on soother holders published

• KSA: SASO 2970:2019 on street lighting energy efficiency in force from 2020

• Mexico: Standard NMX-J-521-2-31-ANCE-2018 on safety requirements for cooker hoods

• KSA: TÜV SÜD Middle East has scope extension for SALEEM scheme

• USA: New York State Senate Bill S1627B signed into law

• USA: EPA updates TSCA formaldehyde in composite wood requirement

• Panama: Refrigerators and freezers energy efficiency and labelling requirements in force

• Vietnam: TÜV SÜD PSB successfully signs MoU with Vietnam Certification Centre QUACERT

• Taiwan: Amendment order on testing, applicable standards for luminaires energy conservation labelling program requirements

• EU REACH: Public Consultation of the 22^nd update of Candidate List

• USA: New Hampshire bans flame retardants in upholstered furniture

• Germany: The list of standards and other technical specifications under ProdSG updated

• US: CPSC updated safety standard for infant bouncer seats

• EU: Kick scooters standard EN 14619:2019 published

• EU: FCM plastic regulation no 10/2011 amends the entry in Annex I

• USA: New York state bans crib bumper pads

• USA: Rhode Island aligns flame retardant limit for residential upholstery
• EU REACH: WTO Draft restriction on lead in PVC
• EU REACH: Candidate list expands to 201 SVHCS
• USA: ASTM approves updates to both F2201-19 and F400-19
• EU: European commission harmonises new toy trampoline standard EN 71-14:2018
• US: CPSC updated safety standard for full-size baby cribs
• EU: CEN published EN 16711-3 – test method of lead release
• Indonesia: SDPPI publishes recognised lab list for telecommunication devices other than cellular phone, handheld computer and computer tablet for SDPPI approval
• Korea published an amendment RRA regulation on product reclassification subject to different conformity assessment
• UAE: Mandatory standard for TV energy efficiency labelling in force
• Vietnam: MIC circular 05/2019/TT-BTTTT enters into force since 1 Sep 2019
• USA: CPSC revises safety standard for carriages and strollers
• USA: Vermont Department of Health passed rule to amend CHCCS in children’s products

• US: Infant bouncer seats standard ASTM F2167-19 published
• EU POPs regulation recast is now published
• EU: Are you ready for RoHS 2 phthalates requirement?

• US: Standard ASTM F1004-19 for expansion gates and expandable enclosures published
• EU: REACH Annex XVII restriction on skin sensitising substances in textiles and leather was proposed
• EU: REACH Annex XVII restriction on PFHxS was proposed
• USA: Vermont governor signed children’s product reporting rule amendment into law
• USA: CPSC mandates standard ASTM F2012-18^e1 for stationary activity centers

• EU: CEN publishes technical report CEN/TR 15371-2:2019
• Canada: Health Canada published new corded window coverings regulations
• US published ASTM F406-19 standard for non-full-size baby cribs and play yards
• Technical guidance about drawstrings safety on children's upper outerwear in US market

• EU: Withdrawal of type approval protocol for toy helicopters
• EU: CEN publishes toy standard EN 71-3:2019
• Recycled polyester from pet bottles
• USA: Washington state passed a bill regarding chemicals in consumer products
• Germany: DIN EN 16516 was adopted as formaldehyde testing on wood-based materials

• USA: Maine proposed PFOS as priority chemical
• USA: Carriages and strollers standard ASTM F833-19 published

• EU REACH: Public consultation of the 21st update of Candidate List
• Australia: ACCC enforces convertible wheeled products under safety standard for strollers
• EU REACH: Annex XVII restriction - ECHA launched 1st public consultation on formaldehyde released from consumer articles

• EU: Decision from market surveillance authorities about soft-filled toys with sequins made
• Australia: The Consumer Goods (Disposable Cigarette Lighters) Safety Standard 2019 published
• EU: Toy guidance document for musical instruments updated
• USA: CPSC open letter regarding clothing storage units
• Canada: Health Canada updated the children’s sleepwear flammability requirement guidelines
• EU: Type approval protocol for toys updated
• USA: California repeals the flammability test procedure technical bulletin 133 for seating furniture for use in public occupancies
• Canada: Health Canada updated the industry guide to futon flammability requirements
• US: California received two safe use determination requests under proposition 65

• France: Notice of the application of Decree No. 2016-364, the safety requirements for bicycles
• EU REACH: WTO draft on amendment of Authorisation List
• USA: ASTM publishes new infant bathers standard – ASTM F3343-19

• Canada: Notification on amendment to the Tents and Toys Regulations
• China: Association standard on high quality down garments is implemented
• EU: Toy guidance document for pools updated
• Canada: The province of Manitoba repeals the bedding and other upholstered or stuffed articles regulation 78/2004
• EU: RoHS Directive amendments for lead and cadmium published
• EU REACH: Proposal to identify 4-tert-butylphenol as a SVHC
• A good time to export to Mexico

• Saudi Arabia: New technical regulation on textile products now available
• EU: CEN publishes EN 71 14 2018
• EU: CEN published EN 17137 Test method of Chlorinated Organic Carriers
• USA Vermont: proposed addition of chemicals of high concern in children products
• EU: Regulation 2019 37 amendments on Regulation EU No 10 2011
• EU REACH: Candidate List Expands to 197 SVHCs
• US: High chair standard ASTM F404-18a published
• USA: CPSC implements updated interim enforcement policy for mattresses and mattress pads

• Turkey: Aligned with the EU POPs Regulation
• USA: Updated Infant and Infant/Toddler Rockers standard ASTM F3084-18 published 
• Canada: The province of Ontario revokes the upholstered and stuffed articles regulation 
• EU: European Commission proposes to strengthen aluminium limit in toys 
• ISO 8124-6:2018 for phthalates in toys and children’s products published 
• USA Oregon: Amendments of PQLs in chemicals of concern list 
• Canada: Notice of a public review of a draft version of CAN/CGSB-182.1
• EU: REACH Annex XVII Amendment of phthalate restriction published
• EU: European Commission proposes formaldehyde restriction in toys
• EU: REACH EC Decision Identified 3-benzylidene camphor as SVHC
• France: Standard update for childcare articles Decree 91-1292 
• France: Standard update for playground equipment, Decree No. 94-699
• India: TÜV SÜD South Asia Private Limited, Bangalore lab successfully accredited as TEC CAB

• USA California proposes clarifying guidance to Proposition 65 warnings
• USA California reports recent Proposition 65 settlements 
• USA CPSC implements an Interim Enforcement Policy for mattress pads subject to flammability standard

• Canada Minister's exemption to the Ontario Upholstered and Stuffed Articles Regulation
• New Amendment of ISO 8124-3 on migratable elements published
• USA California adds soluble nickel compounds to Proposition 65 list
• USA CPSC publishes direct final rule for revision of safety standard for infant bath tub

• Canada Health Canada enforces new playpens regulations 
• EU REACH Restriction on CMRs in clothing textiles and footwear published
• EU Type approval protocols updated for toys
• Technical guidance on labelling requirement in the Furniture and Furnishing Regulation
• USA CPSC proposes to amend consumer registration of durable infant or toddler products
• USA Oregon updates Toxic Free Kids Act
• USA Safer Occupancy Furniture Flammability Act SOFFA introduced by US senators

• EU ECHA launched 1st public consultation on PAHs in granules and mulches 
• EU Proposed amendments on Regulation EU No 10 2011 
• USA CPSC revises the safety standard for portable hook on chairs 
• USA New Jersey proposes banning childrens products made with formaldehyde

• Camping tent flammability in the US 
• EU Finnish authority found unsafe products sold online
• USA California has passed the Bill AB-2998 restricting flame retardants in consumer products
• USA Revision to ASTM F2933 standard consumer safety specification for crib mattresses

• Argentina Regulatory framework setting quality and safety standards for furniture 
• CAN Health Canada alerts on safety of teething necklaces 
• EU Commission approves new harmonised standards for toys 
• EU Waste directive demands notification of SVHC in articles 
• USA San Francisco publishes compliance guidelines on flame retardant ordinance 

• Squishies and slime crazes sweeping toy market
• USA A glance on BPA enforcement under Proposition 65
• USA ASTM F1250 has been revised to F1250 18
• USA ASTM F2106 12 has been updated to F2106 18
• USA Oregon proposes revisions to childrens products reporting rules

• China A list of apparel standards came into effect on 1 July 2018 
• EU CEN publishes EN 71 1 2014 A1 2018 
• EU SVHC triggers concerns of cyclic siloxanes in textile products 
• Korea KATS publishes Notification No 2018 194 and 2018 195 
• USA FTC revised jewelry guide 
• USA Proposed amendment to remove requirements of Technical Bulletin 133 

• Canada New regulations for magnetic toys safety
• EU CEN publishes EN 71 3 2013 A3 2018
• Technical guideline on Bisphenol A
• Thailand New labelling measure adopted for phone cases containing liquid chemicals
• US Recent California Proposition 65 settlements
• USA Proposal on labeling requirements indicating slip-resistance information of floor coverings

• USA: New ASTM standard promotes safety of infant floor seats
• USA: CPSC relieves engineered wood products from third party testing
• USA: CPSC publishes final rule on safety standard for baby changing products
• EU REACH Candidate List expands to 191 SVHCs
• USA: CPSC updates safety standard for booster seats
• USA: ASTM F1004 Expansion Gates and Expandable Enclosures standard updates
  

• Japan: Japan Toy Association announces amendments on toy standard
• China: CCC scope change and implementation methods
• EU: New proposals for RoHS exemptions
• USA: CPSC publishes final rule on safety standard for high chairs
• USA: CPSC publishes Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for safety standard for stationary activity centers
• Technical guidance on toluene
  

• EU: RoHS renews 7 lead exemptions
• USA: San Francisco bans the sale of fur products
• USA: States bills concerning microfiber shedding from clothing
• EU: Consumer organisation calls for specific monomers requirements in toys
• EU: Regulation (EU) 2018/831- Amendment on Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 published
• USA: CPSC final rule: safety standard for non-full-size baby cribs (83 FR 26206)

• India: TÜV SÜD India lab scope extension of IS 616:2017
• TÜV SÜD PSB lab gets SABS (South Africa Bureau of Standards) EMC lab accreditation
• ISO 4045:2018: Testing standard of pH value in leather is now published
• EU: European Commission adopts lower chromium VI limit in toys
• Technical guidance on Benzene

• EU REACH: EC Decision identified TMA as SVHC
• EU REACH: ECHA gives green-light on flame retardants restriction proposal in polyurethane foams
• USA: California supplier fined for jewellery law violations
• USA: ASTM F2601 Standard Specification for Fire Safety for Candle Accessories update to edition 2018
• EU: POPs recast proposal brings PCP article restriction
• USA: BIFMA releases revised safety and performance standard ANSI/BIFMA X6.1-2018 for educational seating
• European Union requests clarifications on India new toy import policy
• USA: Revised booster seat standard ASTM F2640 published
• Canada strengthens safety on children’s jewellery and products containing lead

• EU REACH: Guideline on PAH restriction in consumer products published
• EU REACH: WTO draft restriction on amendment of phthalate restriction
• USA: Washington bans PFAS in paper food packaging
• Hong Kong: Recent updates on toys and children’s products standards
• Technical guidance on disperse dyes

• USA: New York proposes banning bisphenols in childcare products
• India: Energy efficiency labelling of tubular fluorescent lamps enforce
• Malaysia: Mandatory Minimum Energy Performance Standard (MEPS) requirements enforce
• Saudi Arabia: Energy efficiency standards update
• New Japanese requirements of SCCPs, DecaBDE and PFOS are now published
• USA requires new labelling for clothing made from synthetic fibers
• USA: New compliance dates of EPA formaldehyde rule for composite wood products
• USA: Petition to CPSC requesting exemption of inflatable head protective devices from the bicycle helmet safety standard
• USA: CPSC seeks comments on age guideline for toys
• Malaysia: Draft amendment of labelling requirement for feeding bottles and teats
• USA: ASTM F2388 baby changing table updates
• USA: ASTM international revised the standard for care symbols for textile products

• USA: New York state intends to regulate toxic chemicals in pet products
• USA: EPA was judged illegally delaying the enforcement date of formaldehyde emission standards for composite wood products rule (TSCA Title VI)
• EU: Proposed amendments on Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 on plastic materials and articles for food contact
• Australia: EMC standards EN 55022, EN 55013, CISPR 22, or CISPR 13 no longer enforce in Australia
• Philippines: Mandatory Philippines National Standard (PNS) for self-ballasted LED lamps enforce
• Saudi Arabia: Energy efficiency standards update
• EU: REACH 10-year review report is now available
• USA: AAFA published 19th edition of RSL
• ISO publishes new standard for ceramic knives
• EU REACH: Public consultation of the 19th update of the Candidate List launched
• Technical guidance on Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons

• EU: European Commission Amends Textile Fibre Labelling Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011
• New Zealand: New voluntary guideline for household goods with button batteries
• Singapore: Environmental agency tightens control of mercury-added batteries
• EU: New stakeholder consultation opens for RoHS exemptions
• EU: REACH restriction inspection results in toys, adhesives and jewellery
• Australia updates the mandatory safety standard for basketball ring and backboards
• EU: EC-type approval protocols updated for toys
• EU: Regulation (EU) No 2018/213: BPA in food contact and plastics finalised

• EU: Amendment to Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 on plastic
• EU: WTO draft restriction on CMRs in textiles
• USA: CPSC updates the laboratory acceptance and exemption on certain plastics for final phthalates rules
• USA: Federal Trade Commission amends the Textile Rules (16 CFR 303)
• Thailand: Consumer Protection Board proposes labelling for phone cases containing liquid chemicals
• EU: CEN publishes new activity toys standard EN 71-8:2018
• USA: EPA updates multiple voluntary consensus standards in formaldehyde emission standards for composite wood products rule (TSCA Title VI)

• USA: California lists three new substances under Proposition 65
• USA: WCMA announces new window covering safety standard ANSI/WCMA A100.1-2018
• USA: CPSC extends comments period for Advance Notice of proposed rulemaking regarding clothing storage unit tip overs

• Australia: New mandatory safety standard for swimming and floating aids
• USA: California second priority product work plan 2018-2020
• EU: REACH Candidate List expands to 181 SVHCs
• Technical Guidance on Short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs)

• USA: California amends Prop 65 new warning regulations
• HK: Proposed updates to safety standards for toys and children products
• EU: Restriction on PFCAs proposed under REACH
• Vietnam: New regulation on Azo dyes and Formaldehyde in textile products published
• Japan proposed restriction on SCCPs, DecaBDE and PFOS
• Singapore published ban on SCCPs