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The Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) annual report 2013 (1) presents the market surveillance activities related to food and feedstuff (2), including food contact materials (FCM).

The final report of the “Study for the review of the list of restricted substances under RoHS 2 – Analysis of impacts from a possible restriction of several new substances under RoHS 2” was published by Oeko-Institut e.V. on 26 May 2014 (1).

The European Commission harmonizes toy safety standards EN 71-1:2011 +A3:2014 and EN 71-2:2011 +A1:2014

On 2 June 2014, Commission Regulation (EU) No. 589/2014 was implemented, laying down the methods of sampling and analysis for the control of levels of dioxins, dioxin-like PCBs and non-dioxin-like PCBs in certain foodstuffs.

The Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC has recently been amended to include the restriction of bisphenol A (BPA) in certain toys. The new law will take effect on 21 December 2015.

SGS, the world’s largest independent inspection, verification, testing and certification service provider announces new accreditation for photovoltaic (PV) inverter manufacturers to obtain the CB Certificate according to the related IEC standards.

Consumer goods which contain listed aromatic amines originating from azo dyes are currently prohibited from manufacture and sale in many countries in the global marketplace.

The Wool Products Labeling Rules are effective on 7 July 2014.

The Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC has recently been amended to include the restriction of three flame retardants in certain toys. The new law will take effect on 21 December 2015.

The Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) annual report 2013 notifies on an all-time high for pathogenic microorganisms in food.