Fake face masks and other fake PPE found in the EU. 2020 is unprecedented as the whole world is locked in the battle against the coronavirus. To date (17th April) in the UK there have been 103,093 confirmed cases of coronavirus and 13,729 deaths. Our heroic NHS staff are saving lives, but as they do
European Union EU RAPEX systems notified 28 cases in which 11% were notified because of strangulation or other injuries. 3 children’s apparel do not comply drawstring regulation. 2 children’s apparel were notified because they pose a risk of choking and contain small parts which can easily detach and be swallowed by small children. 1 fancy-dress beard
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 It supersedes EN 71-12:2013 which will be withdrawn.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
On the 30th of June Australia published voluntary toy safety standards AS/NZS 8124.1:2016 and AS/NZS 8124.2:2016. AS/NZS 8124.1:2016 part 1 Mechanical and Physical properties adopts the ISO 8124.1: 2014 standard but with modified requirements as below： Addition of “fibrous filling material” as an exempt material to small parts clause 4.4.1 .A guide that it is sufficient
In 1971 the Japan Toy Association (JTA) established the Japan Safety Toy Mark Program (ST Mark) to ensure the safety of toys for children 14 years of age and under. The ST Mark is based on three toy safety standards: ST Part 1 – Mechanical and physical properties ST Part 2 – Flammability ST Part
Recent high-profile cases of contamination on cruise ships have highlighted the importance of water safety. But it is an issue that has important implications across the merchant fleet too. Michael Hagger, environmental and public health consultant at RenovaTech International, explains how an effective water safety plan can prevent the costly occurrence of waterborne illness among
European Union The EU RAPEX system has notified 12 cases of products recalled, 75% were notified because of the risk of strangulation. Nine of these were children’s clothing which do not comply with the drawstring regulation. 1 child’s hat and 1 child’s sleeping bag were recalled because the small pompoms can easily detach and a small child could
In this report, we bring together information on mandatory and voluntary consumer product recalls originating from China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, which are issued by governmental bodies from Europe, USA and Canada. For businesses, notably for product manufacturers, this report aims to enable them to move more swiftly to address a safety problem, thereby reducing
This document (EN 14682:2014) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 248 “Textiles and textile products”. And will be effective at the latest by June 2015, this document supersedes EN 14682:2007 which will be withdrawn . EN 14682:2014 includes the following significant technical changes with respect to EN 14682:2007. Adjusted some professional terms and definitions, and