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Standards/Regulations Update

  • Sprinkler system in ceiling

    NFPA 25 Updates in the 2023 Edition

    NFPA 25 Updates in the 2023 Edition NFPA 25, a standard for the testing, inspection, and maintenance of water-based fire protection systems, is introducing key revisions for its 2023 edition. One key change is the standard’s ability to address all maintenance, inspection, and testing requirements for foam and water-based fire protection systems, including foam-water sprinkler…

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  • Fuzzy blue socks and the california state capitol

    California Proposition 65: 60 Day Notice of Violation for BPA in Socks

    California Proposition 65: 60 Day Notice of Violation for BPA in Socks Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical typically found in reusable food/beverage containers, can linings, receipt tape, and various consumer products comprised of rigid plastic materials. In 2015 BPA was added to the California Proposition 65 List and deemed a carcinogen. The current dermal…

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  • Phthalates Added to RoHS Annex II

    Phthalates Added to RoHS Annex II The European Commission (EC) plans to add four phthalates to the list of restricted substances under Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS). The four phthalates include DEHP, BBP, DBP, and DIBP, and the limit for each is set to be 0.1%. The directive is set to be effective…

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  • UAE Updates RoHS Regulations

    UAE RoHS Changes Effective January 2020 The UAE’s Emirates Conformity Assessment Scheme (ECAS), which regulates local and imported products marketed in the United Arab Emirates for safety and quality, has updated its RoHS regulations. To limit hazardous substances, the ECAS program expanded its RoHS regulation on electrical and electronic devices (EEE) – adding restrictions to…

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  • Textile Testing

    CPSC Clarifies Component Part Testing & Lead in Textiles The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has been in the process of finalizing the Component Part Testing & Lead in Textiles Rule (16 CFR 1109 and 1500). The purpose of these amendments is to provide more clarification around testing requirements. It became evident that these rules…

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  • Toy with batteries

    New US Toy Standard Required

    The New US Toy Safety Standard Required The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is now requiring toy manufacturers to test to the new Toy Safety Standard, ASTM F963-16. The new standard was effective as of April 30, 2017. The changes affect the following: battery operated toys, projectiles, toy chests, magnets, heavy elements, microbiological safety, acoustics,…

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  • RoHS 3, Prop 65 Updates, VOC Testing Expansion

    What is RoHS 3? Are you prepared for RoHS 3 compliance? During 2019 there will be increased focus on RoHS compliance. On July 22, 2019, RoHS 3 becomes effective. RoHS 3 includes the addition of four phthalates: The limit for each of the phthalates is 0.1%. DEHP, BBP, DBP, and DIBP are already regulated by…

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  • Boy empties wooden toy blocks from a bucket

    Wood in Toys Exempt from Third Party Testing

    The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a final rule, 16 CFR Part 1251, for unfinished and untreated trunk wood. The CPSC has determined that natural wood of this sort does not contain heavy metals above the limits contained in ASTM F963-11. Therefore, toys containing unfinished and/or untreated wood are not required to undergo…

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