January 2019



North America News

On October 13, 2018, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a Direct Final Rule in Federal Register 83 FR 53371 regarding infant bath tubs. The rule amended 16 CFR 1234 to adopt the latest version of the ASTM F2670 standard.

In the updated version of ASTM F2670, the scope of the voluntary standard is expanded to include accessories used with an infant bath tub. Also, addressed in the new standard are new performance tests for accessories used with infant bath tubs, and a change in product labeling and instructions. For products manufactured on or after January 15, 2019, the relative product must be tested in accordance with ASTM F2670-18.

The rule became effective on January 15, 2019 unless significant adverse comments were received by November 23, 2018.

Requirements for a Certification of Conformance (COC) are introduced in the updated version of this standard. For protective footwear to be sold in the US, a test report complying with ASTM F2413-18 and a COC issued by an independent third-party laboratory are required.

ASTM F2413-18 provides specifications related to the minimum design, performance, testing, and classification of footwear to protect individuals from workplace hazards. According to the updated standard, performance requirements shall be arranged following ASTM Test Methods F2412 and ASTM Specification F2413.Additionally, a Certification of Conformance (COC) is expected to be issued by a third-party laboratory and should include the following information:

  • Name, contact information, and authorization signatures of the third-party laboratory

  • Name of the company

  • Manufacturer’s references (product category, style, model, SKU, etc)

  • Issue date of certification

  • Report number and issue date associated with the Certificate of Conformance (COC)

  • Statement that the manufacturer’s reference meets the performance requirements of ASTM Specification F2413-18 as tested in accordance with ASTM Test Methods F2412-18 and lists the safety hazards tested

On December 10, 2018, the Oregon Health Authority adopted the notice of proposal announcing the amendment of a List of Practical Quantification Limits (PQL) for listed HPCCCH.

According to the amendment, new PQLs are introduced for 5 recently added HPCCCH (See test) in Exhibit A of OAR 333-016-2035. Individual PQLs of mentioned HPCCCH are shown below.

Chemical Name

CAS Number

Proposed PQL

Bisphenol S

80-09-1

1.0 ppm

Triphenyl phosphate

115-86-6

50 ppm

Tris(1-chloro-2-propyl) phosphate

13674-84-5

50 ppm

Short-chain chlorinated paraffins

85535-84-8

50 ppm

2-ethylhexyl-2,3,4,5-tetrabromobenzoate

183658-27-7

50 ppm

The amendment came into force on January 1, 2019.

On November 16, 2018, the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) announced a proposal to clarify supply chain responsibility to provide “clear and reasonable” warnings under Proposition 65. This will allow a manufacturer, producer, packager, importer, supplier, or distributor of consumer products to deliver the exposure warning of chemicals to their authorized retail sellers via a written notice.

Currently, Proposition 65 places the primary responsibility to provide consumer product warnings onto the manufacturers, producers, packagers, importers, suppliers, and distributors. This requirement was intended, in part, to reduce the burden on retailers. The proposed amendment clarifies that these intermediate businesses may satisfy their obligation to provide a warning by placing a warning directly on the product or through a written notice to an authorized agent, who may be another business along the supply chain that receives the product before a retailer. In addition, OEHHA has proposed a clarification of when a retailer has “actual knowledge” of consumer product exposure by stipulating that the information must be of “sufficient specificity for the retail seller to readily identify the product” that requires a warning.

The proposed amendments were under a comment period through December 31, 2018.

In 1986, California voters approved an initiative titled California Proposition 65 to address their growing concerns about exposure to toxic chemicals. Since its origin, there have been many lawsuits that have resulted in reformulations of consumer products containing carcinogenic and reproductively harmful chemicals on the Cal Prop 65 list. Prior to legal action, a 60-day Notice is served to provide an opportunity for public enforcers to decide whether they should pursue the action in lieu of private enforcement. It also provides the alleged violator an opportunity to consult with an attorney, respond to the alleged violation, and help prevent continuing penalties.

Recent 60-day notices from April to October of 2018 include the following:

Chemical

Product / Source

Number of Notices

Acrylamide

Food

63

Supplements

3

Acrylamide, Bisphenol A (BPA), Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), Lead, Mercury

Food Contact Material

34

Acrylamide, Cadmium

Food

3

Acrylamide, Cadmium, Lead

Food

2

Acrylamide, Cadmium, Lead and lead compounds

Supplements

2

Acrylamide, Lead

Food

6

Acrylamide, Lead and lead compounds

Supplements

1

Arsenic (inorganic arsenic compounds), Arsenic (inorganic oxides)

Food

1

Arsenic (inorganic arsenic compounds), Arsenic (inorganic oxides), Azaserine, Lead and lead compounds

Food

1

Arsenic (inorganic arsenic compounds), Arsenic (inorganic oxides), Cadmium and cadmium compounds, Lead and lead compounds

Food

1

Arsenic (inorganic arsenic compounds), Arsenic (inorganic oxides), Lead and lead compounds

Food

1

Benzophenone

Body Lotion / Shaving Cream / Hair Gel / Sunscreen

1

Bisphenol A (BPA)

Food Contact Material

1

Thermal Paper

2

Cadmium

Apparel / Jacket / Belts / Pillow / Apron

1

Food

6

Jewelry / Jewelry Organizer / Keychains

2

Lactation Aid

3

Cadmium and cadmium compounds

Food

2

Cadmium, Lead

Food

9

Cadmium, Lead and lead compounds

Food

2

Supplements

18

Carbon monoxide

Fire starter/Lighter

1

Tool Pouches / Tool Grips / Brass Tools / Garden Tools / Cutting Tools / Fittings and Valves / Other Tools

2

Toys

1

Wood Pellets

1

Carbon monoxide, soots, tar and mineral oils (coal tar)

Fire starter/Lighter

4

Coconut oil diethanolamine condensate (cocamide diethanolamine)

Anti-aging cream / Sunscreen / Curl Enhancer / Hand Cleaner

1

Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP)

Adapters / Electrical Wires / Extension Cords / Flashlights / HDMI Cables / Wires Strippers

9

Air Compressor

1

Apparel / Jacket / Belts / Pillow / Apron

9

Armbands / Ankle bands / Hand band

3

Backpack / Bags and Accessories

102

Badge Holders / Card Holders

3

Bath Mat / Activity Mats / Cutting Mat /Place Mats / Trapper Mat / Box Mat / Sink Mat

9

Battery Clamp Handles / Bin Handles / Camera Recorder / Shower Bag / Coiling Vest / Cord Holder / Phone Holder

3

Cloth / Pants / Cap / Hat / Eyewear Pouches / Sleeves

8

Cosmetic Case / Cosmetic Tote / Cosmetic Set / Brow or Lashes Set / Eyelash Curler / Shampoo / Shaving Cream / Body Lotion / Body Cleanser

24

Coverings (includes Greenhouse, Table, Pillow etc.)

28

Curtain / Curtain Liner / Shelf liner

1

Decorations

1

Dog Collar / Pet Toys / Pet Stroller / Pet Carrier / Pet Bowls / Pet bedding

1

Earmuff

2

Emergency Kit

3

Essential Oil

1

Eyewear / Sunglasses / Reading Glasses / Safety Glasses

9

Fire starter/Lighter

2

Fishing Lures / Fishing Rod Holder

2

Fitness Balls / Fitness Foam Rollers / Dumbbells / Jumping Rope / Sports Reflective Material

12

Flag

1

Food Contact Material

7

Furniture

6

Hair Accessories / Gloves

8

Headphone Cords

1

Headphones

12

Hoses / Electrical Components and Accessories / Flashlights / Hand Tools / Household Hardware Accessories / Tape Measures

4

Jewelry / Jewelry Organizer / Keychains

3

Lighting / Sockets

6

Luggage Tag / Luggage Locks / Passport Holder

3

Mask

2

Massage / Spa material

3

Paint Sets

1

Phone Cases

1

Power Bank / USB Cords / Remote Control / Electrical Wires / Extension Cords

8

PVC- Coated Polyester

1

Rain Boots / Rains Coats / Rain Gauges / Umbrella

10

Shoes / Flip Flops / Sandals / Plastic Flats / Insole

12

Shower Curtain / Shower Stuffits

2

Soap Holders / Tissue Holders

4

Stationary / Stickers / Non-slip Sticker

9

Storage Hooks / Organizer / Boxes / Bin Handles / Suction Hooks / Suction Cups / Bucket

19

Tape

3

Tape Measure

1

Tool Pouches / Tool Grips / Brass Tools / Garden Tools / Cutting Tools / Fittings and Valves / Other Tools

68

Toys

6

Traffic Cone

1

Travel Set / Luggage Tag / Packaging

9

Wallet

8

Watch Bands

2

Wheel Covers

2

Zipper Pulls

1

Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), Diisononyl phthalate (DINP)

Apparel / Jacket / Belts / Pillow / Apron

2

Backpack / Bags and Accessories

7

Cloth / Pants / Cap / Hat / Eyewear Pouches / Sleeves

1

Cosmetic Case / Cosmetic Tote / Cosmetic Set / Brow or Lashes Set / Eyelash Curler / Shampoo / Shaving Cream / Body Lotion / Body Cleanser

1

Curtain / Curtain Liner / Shelf liner

1

Eyewear / Sunglasses / Reading Glasses / Safety Glasses

1

Fitness Balls / Fitness Foam Rollers / Dumbbells / Jumping Rope / Sports Reflective Material

1

Food Contact Material

2

Headphones

2

Tool Pouches / Tool Grips / Brass Tools / Garden Tools / Cutting Tools / Fittings and Valves / Other Tools

1

Wand massager

1

Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), Di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP)

Backpack / Bags and Accessories

1

Bath Stool

1

Shoes / Flip Flops / Sandals / Plastic Flats / Insole

6

Tool Pouches / Tool Grips / Brass Tools / Garden Tools / Cutting Tools / Fittings and Valves / Other Tools

1

Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), Di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP), Diisononyl phthalate (DINP)

Shoes / Flip Flops / Sandals / Plastic Flats / Insole

1

Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), Di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP), Lead

Tape Measure

1

Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), Lead

Power Bank / USB Cords / Remote Control / Electrical Wires / Extension Cords

1

Tool Pouches / Tool Grips / Brass Tools / Garden Tools / Cutting Tools / Fittings and Valves / Other Tools

1

Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate, Diisononyl phthalate (DINP)

Cosmetic Case / Cosmetic Tote / Cosmetic Set / Brow or Lashes Set / Eyelash Curler / Shampoo / Shaving Cream / Body Lotion / Body Cleanser

2

Diethanolamine

Body Lotion / Shaving Cream / Hair Gel / Sunscreen

1

Cosmetic Case / Cosmetic Tote / Cosmetic Set / Brow or Lashes Set / Eyelash Curler / Shampoo / Shaving Cream / Body Lotion / Body Cleanser

6

Anti-aging cream / Sunscreen / Curl Enhancer / Hand Cleaner

2

Di-isodecyl phthalate (DIDP), Diisononyl phthalate (DINP)

Fishing Lures / Fishing Rod Holder

2

Diisononyl phthalate (DINP)

Adapters / Electrical Wires / Extension Cords / Flashlights / HDMI Cables / Wires Strippers

9

Apparel / Jacket / Belts / Pillow / Apron

1

Armbands / Ankle bands / Hand band

1

Backpack / Bags and Accessories

31

Badge Holders / Card Holders

1

Card Holders

1

Cloth / Pants / Cap / Hat / Eyewear Pouches / Sleeves

5

Cosmetic Case / Cosmetic Tote / Cosmetic Set / Brow or Lashes Set / Eyelash Curler / Shampoo / Shaving Cream / Body Lotion / Body Cleanser

3

Coverings (includes Greenhouse, Table, Pillow etc.)

3

Emergency Kit

1

Fishing Lures / Fishing Rod Holder

1

Fitness Balls / Fitness Foam Rollers / Dumbbells / Jumping Rope / Sports Reflective

2

Food Contact Material

2

Furniture

2

Glue Gun / Hammers / Hangers / Hooks

1

Grip Liner

1

Hair Accessories / Gloves

2

Headphones

3

Hoses / Electrical Components and Accessories / Flashlights / Hand Tools / Household Hardware Accessories / Tape Measures

3

Lighting / Sockets

1

Luggage Tag / Luggage Locks / Passport Holder

2

Power Bank / USB Cords / Remote Control / Electrical Wires / Extension Cords

1

Rain Boots / Rains Coats / Rain Gauges / Umbrella

1

Shampoo / Body Lotion / Body Cleanser

1

Shoes / Flip Flops / Sandals / Plastic Flats / Insole

2

Shower Curtain / Shower Stuffits

2

Sleeves

1

Stationary / Stickers / Non-slip Sticker

1

Storage Hooks / Organizer / Boxes / Bin Handles / Suction Hooks / Suction Cups / Bucket

2

Tool Pouches / Tool Grips / Brass Tools / Garden Tools / Cutting Tools / Fittings and Valves / Other Tools

12

Toys

2

Traffic Cone

1

Travel Set / Luggage Tag / Packaging

1

Wallet

1

Di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP)

Fitness Balls / Fitness Foam Rollers / Dumbbells / Jumping Rope / Sports Reflective Material

2

Hoses / Electrical Components and Accessories / Flashlights / Hand Tools / Household Hardware Accessories / Tape Measures

1

Lighting / Sockets

1

Massage/Spa material

2

Shoes / Flip Flops / Sandals / Plastic Flats / Insole

16

Tape Measure

1

Tool Pouches / Tool Grips / Brass Tools / Garden Tools / Cutting Tools / Fittings and Valves / Other Tools

5

Di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP), Lead

Shoes / Flip Flops / Sandals / Plastic Flats / Insole

2

Furfuryl Alcohol

Food

1

Lead

Adapters / Electrical Wires / Extension Cords / Flashlights / HDMI Cables / Wire Strippers

3

Apparel / Jacket / Belts / Pillow / Apron

3

Backpack / Bags and Accessories

2

Cloth / Pants / Cap / Hat / Eyewear Pouches / Sleeves

1

Eyewear / Sunglasses / Reading Glasses / Safety Glasses

1

Faucets / Faucet Locks / Hose ends / Spray Hose / Sprinklers

1

Food

18

Food Contact Material

10

Hoses / Electrical Components and Accessories / Flashlights / Hand Tools / Household Hardware Accessories / Tape Measure

1

Locks / Luggage Locks

1

Power Bank / USB Cords / Remote Control / Electrical Wires / Extension Cords

2

Supplements

2

Tool Pouches / Tool Grips / Brass Tools / Garden Tools / Cutting Tools / Fittings and Valves / Other Tools

21

Wheel

1

Lead and lead compounds

Adapters / Electrical Wires / Extension Cords / Flashlights / HDMI Cables / Wire Strippers

1

Backpack / Bags and accessories

2

Finials

1

Food

18

Food Contact Material

4

Glue Gun / Hammers / Hangers / Hooks

1

Lactation Aid

2

Stationary / Stickers / Non-slip Sticker

1

Supplements

49

Tool Pouches / Tool Grips / Brass Tools / Garden Tools / Cutting Tools / Fittings and Valves / Other Tools

9

Wand Massager

1

Marijuana smoke

Marijuana

4

Tool Pouches / Tool Grips / Brass Tools / Garden Tools / Cutting Tools / Fittings and Valves / Other Tools

1

Nitrous oxide

Charge Cord / Car Charger

2

Polychlorinated biphenyls

External Feminine Hygiene Products

3

Tissue

6

Styrene

Plastics Processing

2

Wood dust

Dog Collar / Pet Toys / Pet Stroller / Pet Carrier / Pet Bowls / Pet bedding

5

Pet Toys / Pet Stroller / Pet Carrier / Pet Bowls

1

Wood Pellets

5

On December 06, 2018, the Government of Ontario approve a notice of decision to revoke the Upholstered and Stuffed Articles Regulation (O. Reg. 218/01).

Starting July 01, 2019, upholstered and stuffed articles imported to the Province of Ontario will no longer require prior registration with the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA). The corresponding regulation, oversight and enforcement of requirements will be eliminated. The US regulation will be applied from now until the date of enforcement, and TSSA will continue its enforcement role of the regulation until July 1, 2019.

It is important to note that this revocation is intended for Ontario only. Upholstered and stuffed articles destined for sale in Quebec or Manitoba are still required to fulfill the necessary labeling requirements in the provinces. Additionally, upholstered and stuffed articles are subject to Federal requirements under the Canada Consumer Products Safety Act and Textile Labeling Act.

On November 22, 2018, the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) published a new version of EN 1022 merging the test method of work office seating with all other seating into a single standard. The new standard supersedes EN 1022:2005 and EN 1335-3.

This updated standard is specifically for domestic furniture. The new version of EN 1022 now covers all types of seating and incorporates the test method for office swivel chairs and outdoor seating, which were previously covered by individual standards. A summary of the major modifications of the standard are as follows:

  • Introduced a new definition for specific types of work seats, like a swiveling chair

  • Introduced the definition of a raised edge side to clarify the design for work seats

  • Updated the loading point and back loading point for swiveling chairs

  • New testing position for the forward stability test for rigid seats with a large radius

  • Added a corner stability test for seats other than office chairs

  • Clarified the definition of a leg rest and footrest

  • Included rocking chairs for the rearward stability test

Europe News

Am 17. Dezember 2018 veröffentlichte die Europäische Kommission die Verordnung (EU) 2018/2005 zur Aktualisierung der Phthalatbeschränkungen in Eintrag 51 des Anhangs XVII der REACH-Verordnung.

DEHP, DBP, BBP und DIBP werden häufig als Weichmacher in Konsumgütern verwendet, darunter Kunstleder in Gürteln und synthetische Bestandteile von Schuhen. Mit der neuen Beschränkung erhöht sich die Zahl der beschränkten Phthalate von drei (DEHP, DBP und BBP) auf vier (DEHP, DBP, BBP und DIBP). Der Geltungsbereich der Beschränkung wird von weichmacherhaltigen Materialien in Spielzeug und Babyartikeln auf weichmacherhaltige Materialien in Artikeln mit Ausnahme der folgenden Produktkategorien ausgeweitet:

  • Gegenstände zur industriellen oder landwirtschaftlichen Verwendung unter bestimmten Bedingungen

  • Kraftfahrzeuge gemäß Richtlinie 2007/46/EG und Flugzeuge, die vor dem 7. Januar 2024 in Verkehr gebracht werden

  • Artikel für die Instandhaltung von Luftfahrzeugen und Kraftfahrzeugen

  • Artikel, die vor dem 7. Juli 2020 in Verkehr gebracht werden

  • Messgeräte für Laborzwecke

  • Materialien und Gegenstände mit Lebensmittelkontakt gemäß der Verordnung (EG) 1935/2004 oder Kunststoffe mit Lebensmittelkontakt gemäß (EU) 10/2011

  • Medizinprodukte gemäß den Richtlinien 90/385/EWG, 93/42/EWG oder 98/79/EG

  • Elektro- und Elektronikgeräte gemäß Richtlinie 2011/65/EU

  • Unmittelbare Verpackung von Arzneimitteln

Die genannten Phthalate dürfen in einem Erzeugnis weder einzeln noch in einer Kombination von Phthalaten in einer Konzentration von 0,1 Gewichtsprozent oder mehr enthalten sein.

Chemische Bezeichnung

CAS-Nummer

Einschränkung

Dibutylphthalat (DBP)

84-74-2

Darf in einem Erzeugnis weder einzeln noch in einer Kombination von Phthalaten in einer Konzentration von 0,1 Gewichtsprozent oder mehr des weichgemachten Materials vorhanden sein.

Benzylbutylphthalat (BBP)

85-68-7

Bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalat (DEHP)

117-81-7

Diisobutylphthalat (DIBP)

84-69-5

Darf nach dem 7. Juli 2020 in Spielzeug oder Babyartikeln weder einzeln noch in Kombination mit den ersten drei Phthalaten in einer Konzentration von mindestens 0,1 Gewichtsprozent des weichmacherhaltigen Materials in Verkehr gebracht werden.

Die neue Änderung trat am 7. Januar 2019 in Kraft.

On November 22, 2018, the European Parliament proposed a new measure to improve the circulation of goods across the EU by expanding the application of the mutual recognition principle.

Under the draft regulation, the application of mutual recognition will be implemented in the following ways in order to reduce unnecessary bureaucracy, create new business opportunities and widen the choice for consumers among Member States:

  • Increased legal certainty for businesses and national authorities by clarifying the scope of mutual recognition

  • Introduced new mutual recognition declarations to demonstrate that the goods in question have already been lawfully marketed in an EU country

  • Established a problem-solving mechanism to address disputes related to the compatibility of an administrative decision denying or restricting market access

  • Improved administrative cooperation through Product Contact Points and enhanced the exchange of information via IT platform

  • Provided financial support for setting up the above mechanisms established under the new rules

Once the EU Parliament and Council approve the draft regulation, new rules will become effective 12 months after the regulation enters into force.

Asia News

On November 16 2018, the Taiwan BSMI issued a draft amendment to the Mandatory Commodity Inspection Rules for Electric Blankets and 63 Other Appliances.

The new amendment intends to exempt several currently regulated electronic products from mandatory commodity inspection and RoHS labelling/declaration requirements. The following are examples of products, which are subject to the changes:

  • USB port charged products with an input voltage of DC 5V and without the power adapter attached

  • Products powered by a car cigarette lighter power supply or car power supply

  • Three-phase voltage or simple battery powered products

Additionally, two new deadlines for certification are proposed.

  • Before December 31, 2019, certification holders shall renew and submit type approval reports and technical documents for approval or inspection registration. Otherwise, the current registration will be rejected.

  • Starting from January 1, 2019, the current standards according to Announcement No. 1063000780, 2017 are no longer applicable for certification registration.

The proposed amendment was under public comment until December 5, 2018.

On October 22, 2018, the South Korean Ministry of Environment published a draft amendment to the Notice on Eco-label Products and Standards.

Korea Eco-label helps the consumer to identify products in the market that are environmentally friendly. There are over 160 categories of products eligible to apply for Eco labels, including paper, photocopy machines, printers, paints, wallpapers, and bars of soap.

In the proposed amendment, 4 new product categories are introduced (Swimming equipment, cosmetic containers, clothes dryers and solar panel manufacturers). In addition, the certification criteria for currently existing products in the scope of this regulation are strengthened in order to comply with the latest certification standards.

The proposed amendment was under public comment until November 12, 2018.

On December 06, 2018, the Japan Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) announced a proposal for a list of approved food contact materials (FCMs), including food utensils, containers and packaging.

Food contact utensils, containers and packaging in Japan are currently regulated under the Japan Food Sanitation Act, and there is no restriction on the use of food contact materials unless they are included in the list of prohibited materials.

The new positive system requires FCMs manufacturers to select approved materials from the approved list for production. Synthetic resin, including plastic is subject to regulation under the new rule. After implementation of the new system, manufacturers are expected to provide evidence of compliance to MHLW upon request.

This new system is proposed to enter into force on June 13, 2020.

On December 01, 2018, the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau of Hong Kong announced a proposed amendment to include the current toy safety standard in the Toys and Children’s Products Safety Ordinance (Cap. 424).

Below is a summary of proposed toys safety standards intended to be included in the current Toys and Children’s Products Safety Ordinance (Cap. 424).

Product categories

Current standard

Proposed new standard

Toy

ISO 8124-1:2014

ISO 8124-1:2018

ISO 8124-4:2014

ISO 8124-4:2014/ Amd.1:2017

BS EN 71-3:2013+A1:2014

BS EN 71-3+A3:2018

BS EN 71-7:2014

BS EN 71-7:2014+A2:2018

BS EN 71-3:2013+A1:2014

BS EN 71-3+A3:2018

BS EN 71-14:2014

BS EN 71-14:2014+A1:2017

Child safety barriers for domestic use

ASTM F1004-16b

ASTM F1004-18

Children’s cots for domestic use

BS EN 716-1:2008+A1:2013

BS EN 716-1:2017

BS EN 716-2:2008+A1:2013

BS EN 716-2:2017

Children’s high chairs and multi-purpose high chairs for domestic use

ASTM F404-17

ASTM F404-18

BS EN 14988-1:2006 +A1:2012 and BS EN 14988-2:2006 +A1:2012

BS EN 14988:20

Children’s paints

BS EN 71-3:2013+A1:2014

BS EN 71-3:2013+A3:2018

Playpens for domestic use

ASTM F406-15

ASTM F406-17

The proposed amendment was under public comment until December 31, 2018.

In China, thousands of consumer products will be inspected and reported when hazards and non-compliance to applicable standards are identified among the products. The market surveillance will be performed on a Province basis, which is updated in a non-regular time frame. The China Market Surveillance from March 2018 to November 2018 is summarized below:

Categories

Frequency

Food Contact Material

35

Fabric / Textile / Garment / Home Textile

32

Toys and Childcare Articles

22

Home Electrical Appliances (Hair Dryer, Iron, etc.)

21

Furniture

14

Footwear

12

Others*

31

*Other Categories include Children's Product, Computer / Audio / Video / Other Electronics & Accessories, Cosmetics / Bodycare, Eyeware, Homeware (Non-food Contact), Jewelry, Watch or other Fashion Accessories, Lighting Equipment, Personal Protective Equipment (excluding eye protection), Stationary, Sporting Goods / Equipment and Tools with a frequency of less than 10.

Row Labels

Sum of Pass Amount

Sum of Fail Amount

Beijing

465

20

Guangdong

2464

18

Guizhou

225

0

Jiangsu

1280

193

Qinghai

106

20

Shandong

213

0

Shanghai

2043

227

Shanxi

516

13

Market Surveillance Summary - China (Last Update Date: November 30, 2018)

Province

Product Categories

Total Inspected Amount

Failure Percentage

Pass Amount

Fail Amount

Beijing

Sporting Goods / Equipment

2

0%

2

0

Beijing

Footwear

1

100%

0

1

Beijing

Furniture

6

0%

6

0

Beijing

Furniture

5

0%

5

0

Beijing

Furniture

80

4%

77

3

Beijing

Furniture

50

0%

50

0

Beijing

Fabric / Textile / Garment / Home Textile

16

13%

14

2

Beijing

Fabric / Textile / Garment / Home Textile

82

1%

81

1

Beijing

Fabric / Textile / Garment / Home Textile

11

0%

11

0

Beijing

Homeware (Non-food Contact)

38

0%

38

0

Beijing

Toys and Childcare Articles

5

0%

5

0

Beijing

Eyewear

7

0%

7

0

Beijing

Toys and Childcare Articles

4

0%

4

0

Beijing

Eyewear

5

0^

5

0

Beijing

Homeware (Non-food Contact)

32

0%

32

0

Beijing

Furniture

7

14%

6

1

Beijing

Furniture

15

7%

14

1

Beijing

Furniture

25

8%

23

2

Beijing

Furniture

1

0%

1

0

Beijing

Fabric / Textile / Garment / Home Textile

16

6%

15

1

Beijing

Fabric / Textile / Garment / Home Textile

65

12%

57

8

Beijing

Homeware (Non-food Contact)

12

0%

12

0

Shanxi

Fabric / Textile / Garment / Home Textile

10

0%

10

0

Shanxi

Footwear

10

0%

10

0

Shanxi

Fabric / Textile / Garment / Home Textile

90

0%

90

0

Shanxi

Food Contact Material

55

0%

55

0

Shanxi

Fabric / Textile / Garment / Home Textile

25

0%

25

0

Shanxi

Fabric / Textile / Garment / Home Textile

69

1%

68

1

Shanxi

Footwear

60

2%

59

1

Shanxi

Eyewear

100

4%

96

4

Shanxi

Fabric / Textile / Garment / Home Textile

37

8%

34

3

Shanxi

Fabric / Textile / Garment / Home Textile

20

5%

19

1

Shanxi

Fabric / Textile / Garment / Home Textile

25

12%

22

3

Shanxi

Fabric / Textile / Garment / Home Textile

30

0%

28

0

Jiangsu

Fabric / Textile / Garment / Home Textile

97

8%

91

8

Jiangsu

Fabric / Textile / Garment / Home Textile

130

12%

114

16

Jiangsu

Fabric / Textile / Garment / Home Textile

77

14%

66

11

Jiangsu

Fabric / Textile / Garment / Home Textile

85

12%

75

10

Jiangsu

Home Electrical Appliances (Hair Dryer, Iron, etc.)

27

7%

25

2

Jiangsu

Home Electrical Appliances (Hair Dryer, Iron, etc.)

78

13%

68

10

Jiangsu

Home Electrical Appliances (Hair Dryer, Iron, etc.)

15

53%

7

8

Jiangsu

Home Electrical Appliances (Hair Dryer, Iron, etc.)

34

9%

31

3

Jiangsu

Computer / Audio / Video / Other Electronics & Accessories

33

24%

25

8

Jiangsu

Footwear

20

0%

20

0

Jiangsu

Fabric / Textile / Garment / Home Textile

21

14%

18

3

Jiangsu

Homeware (Non-food Contact)

23

17%

19

4

Jiangsu

Toys and Childcare Articles

74

18%

61

13

Jiangsu

Toys and Childcare Articles

96

8%

88

8

Jiangsu

Toys and Childcare Articles

179

18%

147

32

Jiangsu

Fabric / Textile / Garment / Home Textile

118

5%

112

6

Jiangsu

Fabric / Textile / Garment / Home Textile

77

10%

69

8

Jiangsu

Footwear

83

16%

70

13

Jiangsu

Home Electrical Appliances (Hair Dryer, Iron, etc.)

34

6%

32

2

Jiangsu

Home Electrical Appliances (Hair Dryer, Iron, etc.)

26

8%

24

2

Jiangsu

Computer / Audio / Video / Other Electronics & Accessories

48

31%

33

15

Jiangsu

Food Contact Material

46

24%

35

11

Jiangsu

Food Contact Material

50

0%

50

0

Shanghai

Fabric / Textile / Garment / Home Textile

61

8%

56

5

Shanghai

Home Electrical Appliances (Hair Dryer, Iron, etc.)

20

10%

18

2

Shanghai

Computer / Audio / Video / Other Electronics & Accessories

15

7%

14

1

Shanghai

Fabric / Textile / Garment / Home Textile

50

18%

41

9

Shanghai

Fabric / Textile / Garment / Home Textile

30

30%

21

9

Shanghai

Food Contact Material

20

30%

14

6

Shanghai

Home Electrical Appliances (Hair Dryer, Iron, etc.)

12

17%

10

2

Shanghai

Food Contact Material

40

3%

39

1

Shanghai

Sporting Goods / Equipment

16

13%

14

2

Shanghai

Food Contact Material

50

2%

49

1

Shanghai

Toys and Childcare Articles

30

0%

30

0

Shanghai

Toys and Childcare Articles

30

0%

30

0

Shanghai

Food Contact Material

40

0%

40

0

Shanghai

Food Contact Material

25

0%

25

0

Shanghai

Food Contact Material

25

0%

25

0

Shanghai

Food Contact Material

20

0%

20

0

Shanghai

Food Contact Material

30

0%

30

0

Shanghai

Food Contact Material

30

0%

30

0

Shanghai

Food Contact Material

20

0%

20

0

Shanghai

Food Contact Material

11

0%

11

0

Shanghai

Food Contact Material

101

0%

101

0

Shanghai

Sporting Goods / Equipment

30

27%

22

8

Shanghai

Cosmetics / Bodycare

56

20%

45

11

Shanghai

Toys and Childcare Articles

25

0%

25

0

Shanghai

Toys and Childcare Articles

20

0%

20

0

Shanghai

Toys and Childcare Articles

90

18%

74

16

Shanghai

Toys and Childcare Articles

58

16%

49

9

Shanghai

Toys and Childcare Articles

20

0%

20

0

Shanghai

Toys and Childcare Articles

25

44%

14

11

Shanghai

Toys and Childcare Articles

25

28%

18

7

Shanghai

Toys and Childcare Articles

20

40%

12

8

Shanghai

Footwear

40

30%

28

12

Shanghai

Home Electrical Appliances (Hair Dryer, Iron, etc.)

26

8%

24

2

Shanghai

Home Electrical Appliances (Hair Dryer, Iron, etc.)

25

8%

23

2

Shanghai

Food Contact Material

30

7%

28

2

Shanghai

Food Contact Material

23

0%

23

0

Australia/New Zealand News

Am 29. Juni 2018 veröffentlichten Standards Australia und Standards New Zealand gemeinsam eine neue Version der Sicherheitsnorm für elektrisches Spielzeug, AS/NZS 62115:2018.

Die neue Version der Norm soll die aktuelle Version von AS/NZS 62115:2011 ersetzen. Eine Zusammenfassung der Änderungen ist unten aufgeführt:

  • bekräftigte die allgemeinen Bedingungen für Tests

  • Änderung der Kriterien für reduzierte Tests

  • Einführung von Warnhinweisen für Spielzeug mit Knopfzellen- oder Knopfzellenbatterien und Aufsitzspielzeug

  • Aktualisierung der Anforderungen an die Zugänglichkeit von Batterien

  • Zusätzliche Anforderungen für Spielzeug, das über einem Kind angebracht und mit anderen Geräten verbunden ist

  • Eingebaute optische Strahlungsquellen (Anhang E) und Verwendung des technischen LED-Datenblatts zur Überprüfung der Einhaltung der angegebenen zugänglichen Emissionsgrenzwerte (AEL)

  • Aktualisierte Messungen der optischen Strahlung des Spielzeugs (Anhang E)

  • Einführung eines neuen Anhangs über Messverfahren für Spielzeug mit einer integrierten Feldquelle, die elektromagnetische Felder (EMF) erzeugt

  • Aufnahme eines normativen Anhangs J über die Sicherheit von Fernbedienungen für elektrische Aufsitzspielzeuge

Die aktuelle Version der Sicherheitsnorm für elektronisches Spielzeug wird durch AS/NZS 62115:2018 ersetzt.

Die neue Fassung der Norm wird am 29. Juni 2021 in Kraft treten.

SASO News

Am 05. Dezember 2018 veranstaltete SASO einen Workshop, um Importeure, Zertifizierungsstellen und Labore über die neue EER-Norm SASO 2902 Energieeffizienz, Funktionalität und Kennzeichnungsanforderungen für Beleuchtungsprodukte Teil 2 zu informieren. SASO 2902 wird ab dem 01. April 2019 in Kraft treten. Darüber hinaus müssen ab dem 01. Februar 2019 auch die IECEE-Anforderungen erfüllt werden.

Der Workshop fand in Riad, Saudi-Arabien, in der SASO-Zentrale statt, und der Zeitplan für die Umsetzung wurde während des Workshops vorgestellt. SASO 2902 wird am 01. Januar 2019 eingeführt und soll am 01. April 2019 in Kraft treten. Gleichzeitig wird ab dem 01. Februar 2019 auch ein IECEE-Zertifikat für Beleuchtungsprodukte erforderlich sein.

Datum

Veranstaltung

Januar 01, 2019

Umsetzung von SASO 2902

Februar 01, 2019

Durchsetzung des IECEE-Zertifikats für Beleuchtungsprodukte beim Zoll

April 01, 2019

Durchsetzung von SASO 2902 in lokalen Fabriken und beim Zoll

Oktober 01, 2019

Durchsetzung von SASO 2902 auf Märkten, Einzelhändlern und Lagerhäusern

Einzelheiten zum neuen EER-Standard finden Sie in der Zusammenfassung der Rechtsvorschriften vom letzten Monat (siehe test)

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