Recently, European Safety Federation has published an article on its official website regarding "counterfeiting" CE certificate of some current personal protective equipment (PPE). The article made it clear that protective masks (type FFP2 or FFP3), protective glasses and face shields, protective gloves and garments, etc., should meet the requirements of REACH Regulation besides the CE certification. In the following, C&K Testing will fully interpret the duties and oblig...

10 October, 2018, the Official Journal of European Union released the directive (EU) 2018/1513, amending the Annex XVII of REACH Regulation related to restricted substances classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic for reproduction (CMR), category 1A or 1B in textiles, added a new entry 72. This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 November 2018, binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. Entry 72 — restricted substances and maximum concentration limits by weight in homogeneous materials...

26 April, 2018, EU Member States approved the amending of Annex XVII of REACH, restricting of 33 carcinogenic, mutagenic and reprotoxic (CMR) substances in clothing, textiles and footwear. The new law will apply 24 months after publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. The substances include metals and their compounds and phthalates,etc.Amendment of Annex XVII restricts the concentration limit of 33 substances....

On 1 Apr. 2017, Turkey Ministry of Custom released Gazette No. 30025 to amend Turkish toy regulation in the interest of clarity, and also include 9 restrictions for toys....

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On 21 December 2016, the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN) updates EN 71-12:2016 N-nitrosamines and N-nitrosatable substances, which will be transposed to standards of Member States before June 2017 at the latest. By the time, the new version will supersede EN 71-12:2013 and cancel conflicting standards. Major amendments in EN 71-12:2016: 1. Revise the definition for “finger paint” so that it is in line with that in the European Standard Finger paints - Requir...

The restriction of formamide in the EU toy safety directive (TSD) is effective on 24 May, which sets forth a limit of 20 μg/m3 (emission limit) after a maximum of 28 days from commencement of the emission testing of foam toy materials containing more than 200 mg/kg (cut-off limit based on content). On 25 November 2015, the EU Commission publishes the amendment Regulation (EU) 2015/2115. There are four restricted substances were included in the directive at the same time, na...

Spot Check Report on Plastic Articles 2015 released by the Swedish Chemicals Agency (kemi) shows more than half plastic articles contain prohibited substances such as phthalates (plasticisers), short chain chlorinated paraffins (plasticisers and flame retardant), lead, cadmium and dimethylformamide/methylacetamide. 160 samples from 52 companies were inspected, including bathroom products, garden equipment, working gloves, bags and sports equipment. Most of these articles wer...

The Weekly Quality Report (CCTV channel) shows that a carcinogenetic chemical known as formamide has been found in almost all EVA puzzle mats. The news attracts a widely concern from the public....

OEKO-TEX website released the Version 2016 of OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 in several languages. For new or more severe requirements an interim arrangement is valid until 1 April 2016....

The Official Journal of the European Union published Commission Directives (EU) 2015/2115, (EU) 2015/2116 and (EU) 2015/2117 to amend Appendix C to Annex II of Directive 2009/48/EC (safety of toys) to include five new restrictions....

On 4 November 2015, in the Journal officiel de la République Française (JORF, Official Gazette of the French Republic) published Decree EINC1521729A (dated 26 October 2015) to extend a further year for interim restriction on formamide in t...

On 8 June 2015, the EU committee responsible for the toy safety Directive has agreed to ban four preservatives in toys and other toys that may be placed in the mouth for children under three. In the meantime, it drafts Appendix C to Annex II...

According to Chemical Watch on 6 May 2015, key achievements and plans towards improving the textile industry’s environmental performance have been set out in the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) group's latest annual report....

At the start of the year, the OEKO-TEX® Association has, as usual, updated the applicable test criteria and limit values for product certification in accordance with OEKO-TEX® Standard 100. After a three-month transition period, the follow...

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ECHA launches a public consultation on 54 potential Substances of Very High Concern...

ECHA has hold public consulation on inclusion of new substances in Authorisation List...