Latest Legislation

Latest Legislation

Latest Legislation

  • The EU will revise the PFOS and HBCDD restriction requirements in POPs regulations

    The EU will revise the PFOS and HBCDD restriction requirements in POPs regulations

    1.What are POPs? The control of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) is receiving increasing attention. The Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants, a global convention aimed at protecting human health and the environment from the hazards of POPs, was adopt...
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  • The American Toy Standard ASTM F963-23 was released on October 13, 2023

    The American Toy Standard ASTM F963-23 was released on October 13, 2023

    On October 13, 2023, the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) released the toy safety standard ASTM F963-23. The new standard mainly revised the accessibility of sound toys, batteries, physical properties and technical requirements of expansion materials and...
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  • UN38.3 8th edition released

    UN38.3 8th edition released

    The 11th session of the United Nations Expert Committee on the Transport of Dangerous Goods and the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (December 9, 2022) passed a new set of amendments to the seventh revised edition (including Amendme...
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  • TPCH in the United States releases guidelines for PFAS and Phthalates

    TPCH in the United States releases guidelines for PFAS and Phthalates

    In November 2023, the US TPCH regulation issued a guideline document on PFAS and Phthalates in packaging. This guide document provides recommendations on testing methods for chemicals that comply with packaging toxic substances. In 2021, regulations will include PFAS an...
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  • On October 24, 2023, the US FCC released KDB 680106 D01 for Wireless Power Transfer New Requirements

    On October 24, 2023, the US FCC released KDB 680106 D01 for Wireless Power Transfer New Requirements

    On October 24, 2023, the US FCC released KDB 680106 D01 for Wireless Power Transfer. The FCC has integrated the guidance requirements proposed by the TCB workshop in the past two years, as detailed below. The main updates for wireless charging KDB 680106 D01 are as follo...
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  • How to obtain CE certification marks for enterprises

    How to obtain CE certification marks for enterprises

    1. Requirements and procedures for obtaining CE certification marks Almost all EU product directives provide manufacturers with several modes of CE conformity assessment, and manufacturers can tailor the mode according to their own situation and choose the most suitable ...
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  • Introduction to EU CE Certification Regulations

    Introduction to EU CE Certification Regulations

    Common CE certification regulations and directives: 1. Mechanical CE certification (MD) The scope of the 2006/42/EC MD Machinery Directive includes both general machinery and hazardous machinery. 2. Low voltage CE certification (LVD) LVD is applicable to all motor produc...
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  • What are the scope and regions of application of CE certification

    What are the scope and regions of application of CE certification

    1. Scope of application of CE certification CE certification applies to all products sold within the European Union, including products in industries such as machinery, electronics, electronics, toys, medical devices, etc. The standards and requirements for CE certificat...
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  • Why is the CE certification mark so important

    Why is the CE certification mark so important

    1. What is CE certification? The CE mark is a mandatory safety mark proposed by EU law for products. It is an abbreviation of the French word "Conformite Europeenne". All products that meet the basic requirements of EU directives and have undergone appropriate conformity...
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  • High Resolution Audio certification

    High Resolution Audio certification

    Hi-Res, also known as High Resolution Audio, is not unfamiliar to headphone enthusiasts. Hi-Res Audio is a high-quality audio product design standard proposed and defined by Sony, developed by JAS (Japan Audio Association) and CEA (Consumer Electronics Association). The ...
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  • 5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN)

    5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN)

    What is NTN? NTN is Non Terrestrial Network. The standard definition given by 3GPP is "a network or network segment that uses airborne or space vehicles to carry transmission equipment relay nodes or base stations." It sounds a bit awkward, but in simple terms, it is a g...
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  • The European Chemicals Administration may increase the SVHC list of substances to 240 items

    The European Chemicals Administration may increase the SVHC list of substances to 240 items

    In January and June 2023, the European Chemicals Administration (ECHA) revised the list of SVHC substances under the EU REACH regulation, adding a total of 11 new SVHC substances. As a result, the list of SVHC substances has officially increased to 235. In addition, ECHA...
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