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BIS released a draft standard on ultramarine blue for use as a colourant in plastics for toys and food contact materials (FCMs).
With the release of the new standard "Hygienic Requirements for Disposable Sanitary Products" (GB 15979—2024), the industry faces new challenges and opportunities. As a professional testing organization, CIRS C&K Testing is committed to helping businesses understand and adapt to these changes to ensure that products comply with the latest regulatory requirements. Below is our professional interpretation and implementation guidance for the new standard.
On July 3, 2024, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) of the European Union issued final opinion on Silver (CAS/EC No. 7440-22-4/231-131-3, SCCS/1665/24). The preliminary opinion was released on March 27, 2023.
On June 7, 2024, ECHA proposed adding O,O,O-triphenyl phosphorothioate (CAS: 597-82-0) to the EU's list of Substances of Very High Concern.
We have collected the latest FAQs on new cosmetic ingredients registration and filing in China and translated them into English for your reference.
On June 29, 2024, the State Administration for Market Regulation (Standardization Administration of the People's Republic of China) issued the "Announcement on the Approval and Release of 109 National Standards and 4 National Standard Amendments" (National Standard Announcement [2024] No. 14), hereinafter referred to as the "Announcement". The content of the Announcement includes: No.1 amendment to GB/T 26572-2011 "Requirements of Concentration Limits for Certain Restricted Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products", which is a supporting measure for China RoHS. The amendment includes the addition of restrictions on phthalate substances. This amendment will officially come into effect on January 1, 2026.
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has officially announced the 31st batch of 1 substances of very high concern (SVHC), bringing the total number of substances on the SVHC list (also known as the Candidate List) to 241.
China has officially issued the new national standard for pet supplies, "Safety Technical Requirements for Companion Animal (Pet) Supplies" GB/T 43839-2024. This is not only the first national standard for pet supplies in our country but also a responsible commitment to pets and pet lovers. It will officially start a new chapter in pet supply safety from October 1st of this year. This standard applies to the manufacturing, sale, and safety evaluation of pet supplies.
We have collected the latest FAQs on ordinary cosmetics filing from the Guangzhou Administration for Market Regulation and translated them into English for your reference.
In accordance with REACH regulations, before conducting tests under Annex IX and X (for registration volumes of 100-1000 tons per year and over 1000 tons per year), registrants must submit a testing proposal (TP). After a consultation period, ECHA will finalize the testing requirements based on feedback and the characteristics of the substance.