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California added restrictions on PFAS and bisphenol substances
Recently, California issued Senate Bill SB 1266, amending certain requirements for product safety in the California Health and Safety Act (Sections 108940, 108941 and 108942). This update prohibits two types of children's products containing bisphenol, perfluorocarbons, ...Read more -
The EU will tighten the limit of HBCDD
On March 21, 2024, the European Commission passed the revised draft of POPs Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 on hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD), which determined to tighten the unintentional trace pollutant (UTC) limit of HBCDD from 100mg/kg to 75mg/kg. The next step is for the ...Read more -
Update of Japanese Battery PSE Certification Standards
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan issued a notice on December 28, 2022, announcing the Interpretation of the Ministry's Order on the Development of Technical Standards for Electrical Supplies (Industry and Commerce Bureau No. 3, 20130605). &nbs...Read more -
BIS updated Guidelines of Parallel Testing on 9 Jan 2024！
On December 19, 2022, BIS released parallel testing guidelines as a six-month mobile phone pilot project. Subsequently, due to the low influx of applications, the pilot project was further expanded, adding two product categories: (a) wireless earphones and earphones, and...Read more -
PFHxA will be included in REACH regulatory control
On February 29, 2024, the European Committee on Registration, Evaluation, Licensing and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) voted to approve a proposal to restrict perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), its salts, and related substances in Appendix XVII of the REACH regulation. 1....Read more -
New EU standard for household appliance safety has been officially published
The new EU home appliance safety standard EN IEC 60335-1:2023 was officially published on December 22, 2023, with the DOP release date being November 22, 2024. This standard covers the technical requirements for many of the latest home appliance products. Since the rele...Read more -
US button battery UL4200 standard mandatory on March 19th
In February 2023, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a proposed rulemaking notice to regulate the safety of consumer goods containing button/coin batteries. It specifies the scope, performance, labeling, and warning language of the product. In September...Read more -
UK PSTI Act will be enforced
According to the Product Safety and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2023 (PSTI) issued by the UK on April 29, 2023, the UK will begin enforcing network security requirements for connected consumer devices from April 29, 2024, applicable to England, Scotland, Wales,...Read more -
MSDS for chemicals
MSDS stands for Material Safety Data Sheet for chemicals. This is a document provided by a manufacturer or supplier, which provides detailed safety information for various components in chemicals, including physical properties, chemical properties, health effects, safe o...Read more -
EU releases draft ban on bisphenol A in food contact materials
The European Commission proposed a Commission Regulation (EU) on the use of bisphenol A (BPA) and other bisphenols and their derivatives in food contact materials and articles. The deadline for feedback on this draft act is March 8, 2024.BTF Testing Lab would like to rem...Read more -
ECHA releases 2 SVHC review substances
On March 1, 2024, the European Chemicals Administration (ECHA) announced a public review of two potential substances of high concern (SVHCs). The 45 day public review will end on April 15, 2024, during which all stakeholders can submit their comments to ECHA. If these tw...Read more -
BTF Testing Lab has obtained the qualification of CPSC in US
Good news, congratulations! Our laboratory has been authorized and recognized by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in the United States, which proves that our comprehensive strength is becoming stronger and has been recognized by more author...Read more
