RECALL ANALYSIS FOR APPAREL AND FOOTWEAR — JAN. 2017
European UnionEU RAPEX systems notified 11 cases in which 36% were notified because of strangulation or injuries hazard. These 4 children’s apparel do not comply drawstring regulation. 1 children’s apparel was notified because they pose a risk of choking and contain small parts which can easily detach and be swallowed by small children. In chemical
RESULTS OF CHINA MARKET TEXTILE AND FOOTWEAR SPOT CHECKS IN JAN. 2017
In January the administrations for industry and commerce and bureau of quality and technical supervision issued the results of apparel, home textile, bag, footwear quality supervision. This spot check was conducted according to GB 18401-2010 ‘National general safety technical code for textile products’ , GB 5296.4-2012 ‘Instruction for use of products of consumer interest-Part 4:
THE MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OF THE PEOPLE`S REPUBLIC OF CHINA APPROVED SOME INDUSTRY STANDARDS RELEVANT TO CASES, BAGS AND LEATHER GOODS INCLUDING THE QB/T 5082-2017 LAPTOP BAG
On the 20th of January 2017 the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People`s Republic of China has issued the second bulletin of 2017, which approved 106 light industry standards, including 7 standards relevant to cases, bags and leather goods. Detailed information can be found in the following table. No Standard Code Standard Name
CTI IS ONE OF AMAZON’S PARTICIPATING LABORATORIES
CTI can now provide compliance support to Amazon Direct Import vendors and sellers via Amazon Compliance Connections and Solution Provider Network. We have an excellent understanding of your needs when it comes to Amazon’s requirements for global compliance, product safety, and quality control. We provide free consultation, fast turnaround time and a dedicated technical team
THE EU HAS PUBLISHED A NEW TOY SAFETY STANDARD EN 71-12 2016 N-NITROSAMINES AND N-NITROSATABLE SUBSTANCES.
On the 21st of December 2016 a new toy safety standard EN71-12:2016 was published by the EU. Compared with the old one, the new standard has changed a lot and is stricter. It supersedes EN 71-12:2013 which will be withdrawn. This amendment was approved on the 30th of October 2016 and will come into force in June
ECHA OFFICIALLY PUBLISHES THE SIXTEENTH BATCH SVHC CANDIDATE LIST
On the 12th of January 2017 The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) added four new Substances to be included in the Candidate List of Very High Concern (SVHCs), The substances are BPA, PFDA and its sodium and ammonium salts, p-(1,1-dimethylpropyl)phenol and 4-heptylphenol, branched and linear. As no unanimous agreement was reached by the MSC on the SVHC identification
QB/T 2880-2016 (CHILDREN’S LEATHER SHOES) WAS INTRODUCED ON THE 1ST OF JANUARY 2017
QB/T 2880-2016 (children’s leather shoes) came into force on the 1st of January 2017 it replacing QB/T 2880-2007. CTI Analysis Addition of new safety performance requirement, the standard is clearer about the application of the shank assembly, and has introduced GB 30585 to guarantee the safety of children’s shoes. Modification of some test method and evaluation clause
RESULTS OF CHINA MARKET TEXTILE AND FOOTWEAR SPOT CHECKS IN DECEMBER
In December administrations for industry and commerce, and bureau of quality and technical supervision issued the results of their apparel, home textile, bag, and footwear quality supervision. This spot check was conducted according to GB 18401-2010 ‘National general safety technical code for textile products’ , GB 5296.4-2012 ‘Instruction for use of products of consumer interest-Part
ECHA WILL INCLUDE FOUR SUBSTANCES IN THE SVHC CANDIDATE LIST
On the 19th of December 2016 the Member State Committee (MSC) unanimously agreed on the inclusion of four substances of very high concern (SVHCs): bisphenol A, PFDA, PTAP, and 4-HPbl. ECHA will include these substances in the Candidate List in January 2017. As no unanimous agreement was reached by the MSC on the SVHC identification of