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On March 20th, 2012, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced proposals for a Significant New Use Rule (SNUR) in regards to five chemicals targeted for significant new use requirements under the Toxic Substances Control Act.

Undergoing public consultation since January 18, 2012, new Brazilian cosmetics regulations will restrict the use of pyrogallol, formaldehyde and paraformaldehyde as well as place an outright ban on the use of lead acetate.

The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) has announced the publication of a revised standard specification, ASTM F2601-12, in regard to fire safety for candle accessories, which replaces the previously published version.

Manufacturers and importers to the Indian and Turkish electronics industries are facing ever greater challenges, with new regulations now in effect regarding market surveillance for e-waste laws and hazardous substances standards.

Inmetro, the Brazilian quality, standards and metrology bureau, has issued an amendment to Ordinance 371/2009 in regards to mandatory certification of products.

The recent fast-changing chemicals regulatory landscapes of Europe and USA have their impact farther up the supply chain in textiles producing countries. SGS India has now expanded their laboratory in the southern Indian city of Tirupur .

The water softening agents commonly used in dishwasher, washing and cleaning detergents contain phosphorous compounds that are held responsible for blooms of algae detrimental to aquatic life in bodies of water.

June 5 – 7, 2012, SGS will host a series of free 45-minute webinars to introduce the new SGS Product Carbon Footprint Mark scheme.

Asia is gradually becoming the global marketplace widely predicted for the 21st century. In the shopping malls of Doha, New Delhi, Seoul and Shanghai you will find global apparel brands. So where will be your next export market?

With energy conservation and environmental protection at the forefront of every conscientious manufacturer’s priorities, LED lighting technology has gained an ever greater foothold in the lighting industry.