February 05, 2020 - With the Christmas period now over, manufacturers and retailers of toys are being advised to look at how they can improve their supply chains to ensure products match consumer expectations to avoid th...
TEMECULA, Calif. - Feb. 4, 2020 - Real estate agents typically experience a wave of new houses available for sale during the Spring. If you are considering selling, you need to properly prepare your residence in hopes&nb...
February 04, 2020 - On November 1, 2019, the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced the implementation of two new Industry Standards for knitted garments. The two standards cover: ? Knitted maternity garments&nb...
February 04, 2020 - New Technical Regulation concerning minimum labeling requirements for apparel approved for Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. Collectively known as the Andean Community, these four countries have introduced an Andean T...
January 29, 2020 - SGS has developed the ‘Dermatological Tested: Skin Tolerance’ approval mark to help cosmetic manufacturers demonstrate their products are kind to people’s skin. According to a 2019 study, 60% of consumers now&n...
APPLETON, Wis. - Jan. 27, 2020 - The National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP) is excited to announce the launch of its blog, a new way for tax professionals and taxpayers to find important tax-related information. The...
January 25, 2020 - In December 2019, Turkey published two notifications that more closely align its regulations for food contact plastics with those of the European Union’s Regulation (EU) 10/2011. The two notifications are: ? Noti...
January 24, 2020 - In July 2019, Colombia published an Emergency Technical Regulation covering the migration of specific heavy metals from food contact glass, ceramics and similar products. Published by the Colombian Ministry of Health...
January 22, 2020 - Turkey has updated its Toy Safety Regulation (Oyuncak Güvenli?i Y?netmeli?i (OGY)) to strengthen various chemical provisions and further its alignment with Directive 2009/48/EC, the so-called European Toy Safety Direc...
January 17, 2020 - China releases new national product standard for silk quilts - GB/T 24252-2019. The updated standard was released but the National Technical Committee of Garments, part of the Standardization Administration of China,...
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. - Jan. 13, 2020 - When it comes to drilling metals Stainless steel is without a doubt the metal which causes most difficulty to both professionals and enthusiasts alike. TTP HARD drills supply cobalt...
January 09, 2020 - India has revised its import policy for toys, effective December 2, 2019. The new policy, published as Notification No. 33/2015-2020, amends the previous set of requirements published in Notification No. 26/2015...
January 08, 2020 - The Ministry of Science and Technology of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam has announced the introduction of new technical regulation on toy safety. The new regulation, QCVN 3:2019/BKHCN, and published under Ci...
January 07, 2020 - The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has announced the Substances of Concern In articles as such or in complex objects (Products) (SCIP) database will be in operation from January 5, 2021. After this d...
PHOENIX - Jan. 3, 2020 - Three Disruptive Revolutionary Changes coming to America and the World 1. From: a Toxic Fossil Fuel Industry in Service to the Few - To a Clean Green Sustainable Energy Industry in Service&...
January 03, 2020 - In November two reports into food contact materials and articles (FCMs) were published in Europe that may ultimately impact the manufacturers of such products containing bamboo and melamine-formaldehyde resin: ?On ...
January 03, 2020 - The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has updated its Guidelines on Limits of Contaminants for Cosmetics to Version 3.0. At the 30th ASEAN Cosmetic Scientific Body (ACSB), held in Nay Pyi Taw,&...
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Jan. 2, 2020 - aroma43 is a local Fort Lauderdale brand that has now broken into the national market working with Macys.com and Wayfair.com. The aroma43 candles are made of 100% soy wax,&nbs...
December 20, 2019 - Trinidad and Tobago is holding a new public consultation over the revised draft of its mandatory toy safety standard. The Caribbean nation originally held a consultation on the draft mandatory standard on...
December 20, 2019 - Thailand proposes the introduction of a mandatory standard for pacifiers. Currently, Thailand has an Industry Standard for Pacifiers – TIS 1025-2534 (1991). On November 19, 2019, The World Trade Organization (WTO)...
December 18, 2019 - The European Union (EU) has issued new versions of safety standards for candles: ?EN 15493:2019 Candles. Specification for fire safety ?EN 15494: 2019 Candles. Product safety labels These standards set out to en...
MANITOWOC, Wis. - Dec. 17, 2019 - Electric pressure cooker recipes make mealtime easy Whether you're hosting for the holidays or just need an answer for those hasty weeknight dinners, NESCO's electric pressure cooker recipes ...
December 17, 2019 - On December 1, 2019, Switzerland brought into effect several food contact materials and articles requirements that align its ordinance with many European Union (EU) provisions. Official Collection 2019 3371 was publ...
December 17, 2019 - On November 14, 2019, Italy issued a press release that announced a correction to certain authorized food contact stainless steels. The announcement updated the designation for four of the eight newly accepted&...
December 17, 2019 - Before New Year’s resolutions even come to mind, there’s a new way to give the gift of health to friends, family, and even yourself, this holiday season. Smart Baking Company is launching a n...
December 14, 2019 - The Department of Health (DOH) in Vermont, USA, has issued a proposal to update its disclosure program for children’s products – V.S.A. Title 18: Chapter 38A ‘Chemicals of High Concern to Children’...
December 13, 2019 - The European Union (EU) has published legislation to restrict the use of formaldehyde in certain toy materials under Appendix C to Annex II of Directive 2009/48/EC, the so-called Toy Safety Directive (TSD)...
December 13, 2019 - Thailand has issued proposals to introduce a single modern toy safety standard that will replace its three existing standards. The World Trade Organization (WTO) circulated the proposal on November 14, 2019, as...
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. - Dec. 6, 2019 - After careful research and development, Joshua Autrey Serrano has released the first of many vegan games that are intended to be enjoyed with vegan snacks popularly known as plant-...
December 05, 2019 - The European Union (EU) has published Directive (EU) 2019/1922, which strengthens the aluminum migration limits in all three categories of toy material. The three categories of toy material are: ?Category I –&nb...
November 28, 2019 - Mercer, PA: Wendell August Forge has announced a partnership on a new collection of products that include hand-forged ornaments, coasters and home decor. Wendell August Forge is partnering with the National&nbs...
November 27, 2019 - Among the provisions within Decree 2019-1007, Article 7 modifies Decree 2000-164, which covers the requirements relating to filled bedding items such as quilts, cushions, pillows, bolsters, and padded blankets. The&...
SYDNEY - Nov. 24, 2019 - The Adventure Kings Grand Tourer is one of the latest releases in the camping gear lineup from Australia's leading outdoor retailer 4WD Supacentre. This tent is an update on previous models ...
November 22, 2019 - Reputed ship model maker and a finalist of the Hertfordshire Business Awards 2019, Premier Ship Models announced it has been nominated to join the community of “Export Champions” for the Eastern Englan...
November 21, 2019 - On November 1, 2019, the China officially implemented a new standard for lightweight UV-protective outdoor clothing – FZ/T 74007-2019. Announced by the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the ...
November 21, 2019 - The European Union (EU) has announced its intention to revise its Classification, Labeling and Packaging of Substances and Mixtures Regulation (CLP Regulation). The changes proposed by the EU include: ? Adding 37&...
GLEN COVE, N.Y. - Nov. 19, 2019 - We have announced a holiday sale on all the products that allow consumers to cash in on the most rewarding deals offered by them. We sell several different products that let&nb...
HIGH POINT, N.C. - Nov. 18, 2019 - Everyone loves gazing at Christmas Lights this time of year. And for many families, the hanging of the lights is a cherished tradition. But hanging them yourself can be frustrating...
November 16, 2019 - The dangers of excessive exposure to the sun are being recognized by more and more people around the world, giving rise to a strong global market for ultraviolet (UV) protection garments. No longer&nb...
November 15, 2019 - E-scooters are now a common sight in many of the world’s cities. They answer a need for convenient, shared and sustainable vehicles. There is, however, a question mark over their safety, as newspape...
