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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 -
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[Attention] Latest information on international certification (February 2024)
1. China New adjustments to China's RoHS conformity assessment and testing methods On January 25, 2024, the National Certification and Accreditation Administration announced that the applicable standards for the qualified assessment system for the restricted use of harmf...Read more -
Canadian IC registration fees will rise again in April
According to the ISED fee forecast proposed by the workshop in October 2023, the Canadian IC ID registration fee is expected to increase again, with an expected implementation date of April 2024 and an increase of 4.4%. ISED certification in Canada (formerly known as ICE...Read more -
Global Market Access News | February 2024
1. Indonesian SDPPI specifies complete EMC testing parameters for telecommunications equipment Starting from January 1, 2024, Indonesia's SDPPI has mandated applicants to provide complete EMC testing parameters when submitting certification, and to conduct additional EMC...Read more -
PFHxS is included in the UK POPs regulatory control
On November 15, 2023, the UK issued regulation UK S.I. 2023/1217 to update the control scope of its POPs regulations, including perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (PFHxS), its salts, and related substances, with an effective date of November 16, 2023. After Brexit, the UK stil...Read more
