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Member states of the South American free-trade group Mercosur have until November 1, 2012 to harmonize national legislation in line with recent updates to substances authorized for use in plastic materials and products that are in contact with food.

The United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection Service (USDA FSIS) announced, on 02 May 2012, a series of prevention-based policy measures that are intended to offer better protection for consumers.

Recent research into toxic chemicals causing water pollution indicates that one major source is the use of nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEs) in the production of textiles. As well residues are found in textile products.

To enhance environmental health by limiting the bioavailability of heavy metals in toys and school supplies, the Mexican Ministry of Health has published a new official standard.

The People's Republic of China enacted a revised Law for the Prevention and Control of Occupational Diseases on December 31st, 2011 that increases fines for violations of the law.

Two global players in material testing come together to expand PV module durability certification.

Effective from June 1, 2012, Annex XVII of the EU Directive known as REACH extends the list of restricted CMR substances (carcinogenic, mutagenic or repro-toxic) as categories 1A and 1B.

According to the Toy Association of India, the country is home to 1,500 business units specializing in the toy sector. Many of these are small to medium sized business and they form part of an emerging and vibrant market sector whose future appears.

Edition 3 of the long-established ISO 6330 standard was published April 15, 2012. This revision contains major update to the legislation and is the result of over 10 years of debate amongst the various stakeholders.

The Chinese government’s 12th Five-Year Plan includes a statement for the Development of Human Resources and Social Security