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Accessing European and North American Markets for Winter Sports PPE

Jan 20, 2025 | sgs.com | Gary Chen

The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) reports that 35 skiers and snowboarders lost their lives during the 2023/24 season in the US, with an additional 49 suffering catastrophic injuries.1 As winter sports continue to grow in popularity, these figures underscore the importance of effective, specialized personal protective equipment (PPE). Ensuring safety in such high-risk activities requires both consumers and manufacturers to take proactive measures.
Thailand Launches Guideline for Consideration of Notification of Cosmetics in Ampoule, Vial or Syringe Forms

Jan 14, 2025 | sgs.com | Daniel Wu

SG 001/25Thailand updates standard ensuring safety and quality in cosmetics by specifying the container’s physical characteristics and supporting documents. Thailand's Food and Drug Administration issued Guideline for Consideration of Notification of Cosmetics in Ampoule, Vial or Syringe Forms (Revised September 2024) in November 2024. The updated standard aims to ensure the safety and quality of cosmetics, prevent misuse and abuse of cosmetics, and provides clear guidance for businesses.
CPSC Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Neck Floats

Nov 20, 2024 | sgs.com | Piyush Shah

SafeGuardSToys and Juvenile ProductsSG 168/24On November 20, 2024, the CPSC published an NPR to revise the existing safety standard for toys, 16 CFR 1250.
US CPSC Issues Direct Final Rule for Soft Infant and Toddler Carriers

Nov 20, 2024 | sgs.com | Piyush Shah

SG 166/24US Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) has published direct final rule 16 CFR 1226 to incorporate the latest version of the ASTM standard for soft infant and toddler carriersOn November 20, 2024, the CPSC published a direct final rule to update 16 CFR 1226, safety standard for soft infant and toddler carriers. The rule incorporates the latest version ASTM F2236-24 (Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Soft Infant and Toddler Carriers) with no modifications.
Thailand Updates Regulations Governing the Use of Titanium Dioxide and its Nanoform in Cosmetics

Nov 17, 2024 | sgs.com | Daniel Wu

SG 002/25Thai FDA approved amendments to regulations on the use of titanium dioxide in cosmetic products in powder or other forms as a permitted colorant and sunscreen ingredient. On November 18, 2024, the Thai Royal Government Gazette published several announcements detailing the updated provision for titanium dioxide and its nano form as substances permitted in cosmetics and the corresponding warnings on product labels.
US CPSC Issues Final Rule for Infant Support Cushions

Nov 4, 2024 | sgs.com | Piyush Shah

SafeGuardSToys and Juvenile ProductsSG 161/24US Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) has published final rule 16 CFR 1243 to establish a consumer product safety standard for infant support cushions. On November 4, 2024, the CPSC published a final rule, 16 CFR 1243, to establish a consumer product safety standard for infant support cushions aimed at mitigating the risk of death and injury linked to use of these cushions, particularly due to suffocation, entrapment and fall hazards.
US CPSC Issues Final Rule for Nursing Pillows

Oct 25, 2024 | sgs.com | Piyush Shah

SafeGuardSToys and Juvenile ProductsSG 159/24US Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) has published a final rule to establish a consumer product safety standard for nursing pillows. On October 25, 2024, the CPSC published a final rule, 16 CFR 1242, to establish a consumer product safety standard aimed at reducing the risk of death and injury from hazards associated with nursing pillows. The rule will become effective on April 23, 2025.
California SB 707: The Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024

Oct 19, 2024 | sgs.com | Min Zhu

SG 158/24In September 2024, California enacted Senate Bill 707 (SB 707), known as the Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024. This landmark legislation establishes the nation's first Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program for textiles, making apparel producers accountable for the recycling, reuse and collection of their products. The fashion industry is a significant contributor to global pollution, accounting for a large portion of carbon emissions.
US CPSC Issues Direct Final Rule for Infant Bath Seats

Oct 9, 2024 | sgs.com | Piyush Shah

SG 153/24US Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) has published a direct final rule to incorporate the latest version of the ASTM standard (ASTM F1967-24) for infant bath seats. On October 9, 2024, the CPSC published a direct final rule to update 16 CFR 1215, safety standard for infant seats. The rule incorporates the latest version ASTM F1967-24 (Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Infant Bath Seats) with no modifications.
ASTM Published New Standard for Nursing Pillows

Oct 1, 2024 | sgs.com | Piyush Shah

SafeGuardSToys and Juvenile ProductsSG 146/24ASTM has published a new consumer safety specification for nursing pillows, designated ASTM F3669-24. In September 2024, ASTM International published a new standard consumer safety specification for nursing pillows with the designation ASTM F3669-24. The standard addresses the hazards identified by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), which included falls, suffocation and positional asphyxiation.