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The European Commission (EC) has recently notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) for the proposed inclusion of bisphenol A (BPA) and 3 flame retardants under the Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC (TSD).

On 29 July 2013 the United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) published the proposed rule for the Accreditation of Third-Party Auditors/Certification Bodies to Conduct Food Safety Audits and Issue Certifications (1).

In 2009, the European Union (EU) adopted the new Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC (TSD). The implementation of the TSD is essentially in 2 phases.

Humans have been collecting honey for food, for more than 8,000 years and production is on the increase. Today though, honey contamination, adulteration and honey-bee colony losses pose a raft of twentieth century challenges.

The Ecuadorian Ministry of Industry and Productivity (MIPRO) has recently delegated the Quality Undersecretary Faculty to approve and formalize the proposed standards of mandatory requirements.

On 29 July 2013 the United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) published the proposed rule for Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP) for Importers of Food for Humans and Animals (1).

Leather production is a complex and vital component in the footwear manufacturing process. The processes used in the manufacturing of leather will not only affect the sustainability of the product, but also affect the cost.

Health Canada has issued information about safety requirements for jewelry intended for children. These requirements were issued under the authority of the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act and were released on June 18, 2013.

Cosmetic Products Regulation (EC) N°1223/2009 came into force in 2009, applies from July 11, 2013 and supersedes Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.

Updates on testing capabilities for juvenile products – SGS Shanghai and SGS France.