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New York State Governor Signs 1,4-Dioxane Bill Restricting Its Use in Household Products

13. Dec 2019 Cosmetics, Personal Care and Household

On December 9, 2019, New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo signed S.4389-B/A.6295-A, limiting the use of 1,4-Dioxane in Consumer Products. New limits will take effect on cosmetic products as of 2022, alongside personal care and household products.

Food Contact Bamboo and Melamine Products Continue to Face Challenges in Europe

11. Dec 2019 Hardgoods, Food

Composite materials containing bamboo and melamine-formaldehyde resin are facing scrutiny in the EU. Recent risk assessments by the German Federal Institute of Risk Assessment (BfR) and European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reconfirm specific migration issues and use of questionable additives.

The ASEAN Updates the Trace Limit for 1,4-Dioxane in Cosmetics

06. Dec 2019 Cosmetics, Personal Care and Household

ASEAN Guidelines on Limits of Contaminants for Cosmetics is updated to version 3.0 with the addition of trace impurity limits. The limit of 1,4-dioxane will come into force on June 19, 2020 and June 19, 2023.

EU Updates the Use of Nano Titanium Dioxide in Cosmetics with a Warning

06. Dec 2019 Cosmetics, Personal Care and Household

On November 6, 2019, the European Commission published Regulation (EU) 2019/1857 amending Annex VI to Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009. An entry on requirements for Titanium dioxide and its nano form are amended.

European Commission Restricted the Use of 4-(3-ethoxy-4-hydroxyphenyl) butan-2-one

06. Dec 2019 Cosmetics, Personal Care and Household

On 6 November 2019, European Commission published a Regulation (EU) 2019/1858 for amending Annex V to Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 and allow the use of one more preservative Hydroxyethoxyphenyl Butanone (HEPB) in cosmetic products.

Thailand Proposes Mandatory Standard for Pacifiers

05. Dec 2019 Toys and Juvenile Products

Thailand is proposing a mandatory standard for pacifiers to meet modern-day safety requirements. Comments are accepted until January 18, 2020.

Trinidad and Tobago Consults Over Revised Draft of Mandatory Toy Safety Standard

04. Dec 2019 Toys and Juvenile Products, Hardgoods

Trinidad and Tobago is consulting over a draft standard to strengthen toy safety. The proposed date of entry into force is March 31, 2020.

EU Updates Maximum Residue Limit for Diflubenzuron in Salmonidae Species

04. Dec 2019 Food

On November 08, 2019, the European Commission published Regulation (EU) 2019/1881, amending Regulation (EU) No 37/2010, reducing the MRLs for diflubenzuron.

Italy Corrects List of Authorized Food Contact Stainless Steels

02. Dec 2019 Hardgoods, Food

Italy announces a correction to certain authorized food contact stainless steels. This correction is effective immediately.

Thailand Proposes New Standard for Toy Safety

02. Dec 2019 Toys and Juvenile Products

Thailand is proposing a mandatory toy safety standard to meet modern-day safety requirements. Comments are accepted until January 13, 2020.

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New York State Governor Signs 1,4-Dioxane Bill Restricting Its Use in Household Products

Food Contact Bamboo and Melamine Products Continue to Face Challenges in Europe

The ASEAN Updates the Trace Limit for 1,4-Dioxane in Cosmetics

EU Updates the Use of Nano Titanium Dioxide in Cosmetics with a Warning

European Commission Restricted the Use of 4-(3-ethoxy-4-hydroxyphenyl) butan-2-one

Thailand Proposes Mandatory Standard for Pacifiers

Trinidad and Tobago Consults Over Revised Draft of Mandatory Toy Safety Standard

EU Updates Maximum Residue Limit for Diflubenzuron in Salmonidae Species

Italy Corrects List of Authorized Food Contact Stainless Steels

Thailand Proposes New Standard for Toy Safety

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