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US states implement controls on PFAS and related substances in cookware
With increasing attention to health and environmental impacts, multiple states in the United States have already or are considering restrictions on the use of PFAS (perfluorinated and polyfluoroalkyl substances) and related chemicals in cookware. According to the draft regulations, “cooking...Read more -
Mandatory implementation of new standard EN IEC 60598-1:2021/A11:2022
On April 8, 2022, EN IEC 60598-1:2021/A11:2022 “Luminaires – Part 1: General requirements and tests” was officially released. This standard specifies the general requirements for lamps using electric light sources with a power supply voltage not exceeding 1000 V, covering requir...Read more -
FCC updates mandatory date for 100% HAC requirement in US
With the continuous advancement of technology and the increasing demand for accessible communication in society, hearing aid compatibility (HAC) has become one of the important indicators for measuring the performance and user experience of communication devices. Especially in the United States, ...Read more -
U.S. Oregon Approved Amendment to the Toxic-Free Kids Act
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) published an amendment to the Toxic-Free Kids Act in December 2024, expanding the list of High Priority Chemicals of Concern for Children’s Health (HPCCCH) from 73 to 83 substances, which became effective on 1 January 2025. This applies to the biennial noti...Read more -
Korean USB-C port products will soon require KC-EMC certification
1、 Background and content of the announcement Recently, South Korea has issued relevant notices to unify charging interfaces and ensure electromagnetic compatibility of products. The notice stipulates that products with USB-C port functionality need to undergo KC-EMC certification for the USB-C ...Read more -
Revised draft of lead related exemption clauses for EU RoHS released
On January 6, 2025, the European Union submitted three notifications G/TBT/N/EU/1102 to the WTO TBT Committee, G/TBT/N/EU/1103, G/TBT/N/EU/1104, We will extend or update some of the expired exemption clauses in the EU RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU, involving exemptions for lead bars in steel alloys, ...Read more -
Starting from January 1, 2025, the new BSMI standard will be implemented
The inspection method for information and audiovisual products shall comply with the type declaration, using CNS 14408 and CNS14336-1 standards, which are only valid until December 31, 2024. Starting from January 1, 2025, the standard CNS 15598-1 shall be used and a new conformity declaration sh...Read more -
US FDA proposes mandatory asbestos testing for cosmetics containing talc powder
On December 26, 2024, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed an important proposal requiring cosmetics manufacturers to conduct mandatory asbestos testing on talc containing products in accordance with the provisions of the 2022 Cosmetic Regulatory Modernization Act (MoCRA). This prop...Read more -
EU adopts ban of BPA in food contact materials
On December 19, 2024, The European Commission has adopted a ban on the use of Bisphenol A (BPA) in food contact materials (FCM), due to its potentially harmful health impact. BPA is a chemical substance used in the manufacture of certain plastics and resins. The ban means that BPA will not be al...Read more -
REACH SVHC is about to add 6 official substances
On December 16, 2024, at the December meeting, the Committee of Member States (MSC) of the European Chemicals Agency agreed to designate six substances as substances of high concern (SVHC). Meanwhile, ECHA plans to add these six substances to the candidate list (i.e. the official substance list) ...Read more -
Canadian SAR requirement has been enforced since the end of the year
RSS-102 Issue 6 was enforced on December 15, 2024. This standard is issued by the Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) of Canada, regarding the compliance of radio frequency (RF) exposure for wireless communication equipment (all frequency bands). RSS-102 Issue 6 was ...Read more -
EU releases draft restrictions and exemptions for PFOA in POPs regulations
On November 8, 2024, the European Union released a revised draft of the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Regulation (EU) 2019/1021, aimed at updating the restrictions and exemptions for perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). Stakeholders can submit feedback between November 8, 2024 and December 6, 20...Read more
