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2018 Archive – Americas

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Americas – 2018 Bulletins & Newsbytes
Month of
ReleaseReference
numberTopic

LocationJanuary

18B-003

ANSI WCMA Standard Undergoes Significant Changes

USA

January

18NB-001

Canada Proposes Regulations Prohibiting Asbestos

CanadaJanuary

18NB-002

U.S. FDA Releases Class I and Unclassified Medical Device
Compliance Date Guidance

USA

January

18NB-003

Federal Trade Commission Amends Rule Regarding “House
Marks”

USA

February

18NB-004

CPSC Issued Direct Final Rule Revising 16 CFR 1308 Phthalate
Determination

USA

February

18NB-005

California Cleaning Products Right to Know Act

USA

March

18NB-006

U.S. FDA Issues Guidance Document on Honey and Honey
Products, and Draft Guidance on the Labeling of Added Sugars
on Honey, Maple Syrup, and Certain Cranberry Products

USA

March

18NB-007

U.S. FDA Issues Guidance Documents for Updated Nutrition
Facts Labeling Requirements

USA

March

18NB-008

U.S. FDA Issues Final Guidance on the Scientific Evaluation of
Dietary Fiber Substances

USA

March

18NB-009

Health Canada Reclassifies High-Level Disinfectants andSterilants as Medical Devices

CanadaApril

18NB-010

San Francisco Bans the Sale of Fur Products

USA

April

18B-010

Update Regarding Litigation Affecting EPA Formaldehyde
Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products (TSCA Title
VI, 40 CFR 770)

USA

April

18B-015

New California Proposition 65 Settlements

USA

May

18NB-011

U.S. FDA Formally Extends Nutrition Labeling Compliance Date

USA

May

18NB-012

USDA Publishes Proposed GMO Labeling Standard

USA

May

18NB-013

Connecticut Signs an ACT CONCERNING CLOTHING FIBERPOLLUTION/ New York State Proposed Bill Microfiber Clothing
Labeling Requirements / Status of California - Proposed
Assembly Bill No. 2379

USA

May

18NB-015

U.S. FDA Announces Ban on Benzocaine Containing Teething
Products and Requests New Warning Labels for Other
Benzocaine Products

USA

May

18NB-016

U.S. FDA Denies Petition for Certain PHO Uses in Food; Specified
Compliance Dates Extended

USA

May

18B-017

Health Canada Amends the Children’s Jewellery Regulations

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May

18B-018

Health Canada Amends the Consumer Products Containing Lead
(Contact with Mouth) Regulations

CanadaJune

18NB-020

Health Canada Updates Cosmetics Hotlist

CanadaJune

18B-020

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Formally Extends theComment Period for “Guidelines for Determining Age
Appropriateness of Toys”

USA

June

18NB-018

CPSC Commissioners Vote in Favor of Publication of Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking (NPR) for Stationary Activity Centers

USA

June

18NB-019

CPSC Publishes Safety Standard for High Chairs in Federal
Register

USA

June

18B-021

ASTM International Publishes New Standard for Infant Floor
Seats

USA

June

18B-022CPSC Publishes Final Rules for Baby Changing Products within
Federal Register

USA

June

18B-023CPSC Issued Final Rule to Exempt Certain Engineered Wood
Products from Lead, ASTM F963 Elements and Phthalates
Testing

USA

June

18NB-021

FDA Plans on Revising Draft Guidance on the Labeling of Added
Sugars for Pure Honey, Maple Syrup

USA

July

18NB-022

CPSC Publishes Safety Standard for Booster Seats in Federal
Register

USA

July

18NB-023

FDA Guidance Proposes Including Additional Ingredients to“Dietary Fiber” Definition

USA

July

18NB-024

Hawaii Bans Sunscreens with Oxybenzone and Octinoxate

USA

July

18NB-025

NY DEC Finalizes Household Cleansing Product Information
Disclosure

USA

July

18B-025

Health Canada Amending the Toys Regulations (Magnetic Toys):
SOR/2018-138

USA

July

18NB-026

ASTM Publishes Reinstated Standard Performance
Requirements for Child’s Plastic Chairs for Outdoor Use

USA

August18NB-027

Proposed Changes to California Bureau of Home Furnishings
Standards: Title 4 of the California Code of Regulations, Sections
1374 and 1374.3 - Home Furnishings and Thermal Insulation Act
and Rules and Regulations

USA

August18NB-029

Regulation on Labeling for Footwear Argentina - Final
Legislation

August18B-031

New California Proposition 65 Clear and Reasonable Warning
Regulation Becomes Effective August 30, 2018

USA

August18B-032

Health Canada Issues Letter to Industry Regarding Safety of
Teething Necklaces Worn by Children Under Three Years of Age

CanadaArgentina

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September

18B-037

American Academy of Pediatrics Releases a Technical Report
Regarding Food Additives, Food Packaging and Children’s Health

USA

September

18B-038

California Passes Cosmetic Animal Testing Ban

USA

October

18B-040

Canada Publishes Revised Playpen Regulation within the
Canadian Gazette Part II

CanadaOctober

18B-041

Constant Air Inflatable Standard ASTM F2729-18 PublishedUSA

October

18B-042

New California Proposition 65 Settlements

USA

October

18B-043

US Proposed Bill: Federal Flammability Regulation forpholstered Furniture: “Safer Occupancy Furniture Flammability
Act (SOFFA)”

USA

October

18B-045CPSC Publishes Direct Final Rule for Infant bath Tubs

USA

November

18B-046

Oregon Revises Toxic-Free Kids Rule

USA

November

18B-047

US Interim Enforcement Policy: 16 CFR 1632 Standard for the
Flammability of Mattress Pads

USA

November

18NB-031

U.S. FDA to Remove Lead Acetate as an Approved Color Additivein Hair Dyes

USA

November

18NB-032

U.S. FDA Considering Adding Sesame to Major Allergen List –Requests Feedback

USA

November

18NB-033

California Limits Flame Retardants in Furniture, Mattresses, andJuvenile Products

USA

December

18NB-034

California Proposed Bill Would Ban the Sale of Fur Products

USA

December

18NB-035

Update on Ontario’s Upholstered and Stuffed Article Regulation

USA

December

18NB-037

Canada Amending the Textile Labelling and Advertising
Regulations

USA

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ANSI WCMA Standard Undergoes Significant Changes
As advised previously, revision work has been underway to strengthen the requirements
for window coverings within the United States. The 2018 version of the ANSI/WCMA A100.1
standard has now been officially published by ANSI and brings about substantial changes
to window blinds sold within the US.

Background

Over the years, the Window Covering Manufacturer’s Association (WCMA) has continued to make updates
to the ANSI/WCMA A100.1 industry standard for corded window coverings. However, the Consumer
Product Safety Commission (CPSC), consumer advocates, and other safety groups have continued to push,wanting more stringent requirements for window coverings. This was being done with the hopes ofpotentially eliminating the strangulation risk that certain corded window coverings have posed to young
children. A previous update to the standard strengthened the requirements for the inner cords; however, theoperating cords have not had a significant requirement change for a long time.

Significant Updates

The new standard revision now separates window blinds into one of two classifications: stock product or
custom product. Product that is classified as a stock window covering will now have to utilize a cordlessoperating system, a “short cord”, or have operating cords that are made inaccessible. Custom product canalso utilize one of these same options for compliance, but in addition, custom product also have the existingcorded operating systems allowances which have been present in the previous version of the standard. The
WCMA estimates that 80 percent of all window covering products sold in the U.S. & Canada are considered
to be stock product, therefore, this operating system requirement change will have a significant impact on
reducing the danger presented by operating cords.

Other Changes
As specified, custom products can still utilize corded options, however, the new version of thestandard specifies some default requirements that should be adhered to if corded operating
systems are used. These default requirements specify an operating cord length of 40% of thewindow covering height, and for products that can tilt or rotate the default is to utilize a tilt wandrather than tilt cords.
In addition, the warning tags required by the standard have undergone a significant
change. The new standard now reduces the variation across different hang tags that used to be
utilized for different operating systems. Also the warnings now utilize a new pictogram providing amore graphic depiction of the strangulation hazard.
How Bureau Veritas Can Help
Bureau Veritas has been actively participating on both the Standard Steering Committee and the technicalsubcommittee within the Window Covering Manufacturers Association (WCMA), responsible for thedevelopment of this ANSI/WCMA standard revision. Bureau Veritas has testing labs in both the US and Asia
that are capable and experienced with testing window coverings and can help clients understand thecomplex requirements that pertain to window covering products.
If you have any questions or would like to have product evaluated, please contact your customer service
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January 2018,

Canada Proposes Regulations Prohibiting Asbestos
On January 6, 2018, the proposed Prohibition of Asbestos and Asbestos Products Regulations, and the
proposed Regulations Amending the Export of Substances on the Export of Control List Regulations
were published in Canada Gazette. These regulations would prohibit the use, sale, import, and export ofasbestos and asbestos containing products, as well as the manufacture of products containing asbestos,
with some exceptions. It would allow existing products, such as building materials installed in existingbuildings, to reach the end of their useful life, reducing the risks over time.
Comments will be accepted until March 22, 2018, with the final regulation targeted for publication in thefall of 2018. As the proposed regulations would be more stringent than the existing Asbestos Products
Regulations under the Canada Consumer Products Safety Act, the current regulation would be repealed.
Link to Proposed Regulations: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/chemicalsubstances/chemicals-management-plan/initiatives/asbestos.html
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U.S. FDA Releases Class I and Unclassified Medical Device Compliance Date
Guidance
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently published the guidance, Unique Device Identification: Policy
Regarding Compliance Dates for Class I and Unclassified Devices Immediately in Effect Guidance for Industry andFood and Drug Administration Staff. The guidance formally outlines when the FDA intends to enforce UDI labeling,
GUDID data submissions, standard date format, and direct marking requirements for Class I and unclassified
devices that are not implantable, life-supporting, or life-sustaining.
The guidance reflects both the extension provided in the Letter to Device Labelers on UDI Compliance Dates forClass I and Unclassified Devices – June 2, 2017 as well as the three-year grace period for products manufactured
and labeled prior to the compliance date published in the final rule. See the below table for details on when the FDA
intends to enforce the requirements:

Type of Device &Manufacture and Labeling Date

UDI Labeling(21 CFR 801.20 & 801.50)
GUDID Data Submission(21 CFR 830.300)
Standard Date Format(21 CFR 801.18)

Direct Marking(21 CFR 801.45)

Class 1 and unclassified devices
manufactured and labeled
September 24, 2020
September 24, 2022
on or after September 24, 2018
Finished class 1 and unclassified
devices manufactured and labeled
September 24, 2021
September 24, 2022
before September 24, 2018
Reminder: Class I devices that are exempt from GMP requirements are excepted from the UDI labelingrequirements.
Click to view the guidance:
https://www.fda.gov/ucm/groups/fdagov-public/@fdagov-meddev-gen/documents/document/ucm592340.pdf
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18NB-002, January 2018www. b ur ea u v er it as .c om /C P SFederal Trade Commission Amends Rule Regarding “House Marks”
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is amending the Rules and Regulations Under the Textile Fiber
Products Identification Act to remove the requirement that registered trademarks, which are used ascompanies’ “house marks,” need to be registered with the FTC in order to use the mark on labels as
dealer identification.
Background: The Textile Fiber Products Identification Act and its Rules and Regulations require
textile products to be labeled with the fiber content, country of origin and the name under which the
manufacturer or other responsible company does business (or the company’s registered identification
number ‘‘RN number’’). In the past, trademarks were only allowed to be used in lieu of company
names if the company filed a copy of their United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
registration with the FTC.
As reported in July, the FTC sought public comment on the proposal to remove the requirement toregister Trademarks with the FTC.
The Commission has now issued a final rule that the revision to allow House marks to be used as
dealer identification without requiring the mark to be registered with the FTC. This change was madedue to the Commission recognizing that registered house marks can be found by searching online orat the USPTO’s Website (www.uspto.gov).
The effective date is February 22, 2018.
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CPSC Issued Direct Final Rule Revising 16 CFR 1308 Phthalate Determination
The current phthalate determination rule of 16 CFR 1308 relieves the manufacturer’s obligation to havespecific listed plastics and additives tested by a CPSC-accepted third party conformity assessment body.
These materials and products still must comply with the phthalate requirements and manufacturers muststill issue a certificate stating the products comply with the requirements, regardless of the third party
testing relief.
On January 26, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a direct final rule revising
the phthalates listed in the determination rule of 16 CFR 1308 to align them with the phthalates in 16 CFR
1307, phthalates final rule, which becomes effective April 25, 2018. The phthalates rule of 16 CFR 1307
regulates children’s toys and child care articles manufactured or imported with DEHP, DBP, BBP, DINP,DIBP, DPENP, DHEXP, DCHP.
The direct final rule for 16 CFR 1308 becomes effective on April 25, 2018 unless the Commission receives
a significant adverse comment by February 26, 2018.
Link to Direct Final Rule: https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2018-01-26/pdf/2018-01451.pdf
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18NB-004, February 2018www. b ur ea u v er it as .c om /C P SCalifornia Cleaning Products Right to Know Act
In October 2017, California Governor Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill No. 258, the Cleaning Product Right to Know
Act of 2017. The Act requires manufacturers of cleaning products to disclose ingredient information on the productlabel and the manufacturer’s website. The product label is also required to list the manufacturer’s toll-free
telephone number and web address where additional information about the product may be found.
The Act applies to air fresheners/odor removers, automotive cleaning products, general cleaning products
including soap and detergents for fabric, dishes, and hard surfaces, as well as polish products and floor
maintenance products that are sold in the state of California. The Act covers products sold for household,institutional, or commercial purposes. The scope does not include food, drugs, and cosmetics, including personal
hand soaps, as well as industrial products, and trial samples.
For the purposes of the Act, manufacturers are defined as either a “person who manufactures the product andwhose name appears on the product label or a person or entity that the product is manufactured for or distributedby, as identified on the product label per FPLA requirements.” Therefore, under the Act, the distributor may be
responsible for listing the ingredient information on the product label and their website, not the company that
actually makes the product.
The manufacturer’s website shall include ingredient information on or after January 1, 2020 and the product label
shall disclose ingredient information on or after January 1, 2021. However, a product may be deemed in
acceptable after the compliance date if it lists a manufacture date or manufacture date code.
Click to view the California Cleaning Products Right to Know Act of 2017:
http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201720180SB258
It should be noted that New York State is also working on a Household Cleansing Product Information Disclosure
Program. The comment period for the New York draft guidance closed on July 14, 2017.
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18NB-005, February 2018www. b ur ea u v er it as .c om /C P S

U.S. FDA Issues Guidance Document on Honey and Honey Products, andDraft Guidance on the Labeling of Added Sugars on Honey, Maple Syrup, andCertain Cranberry Products
In February, 2018, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued the guidance document, Proper Labeling of Honeyand Honey Products: Guidance for Industry and the draft guidance, The Declaration of Added Sugars on Honey, Maple
Syrup, and Certain Cranberry Products.
The final guidance document, Proper Labeling of Honey and Honey Products provides general information on how to label
honey and honey products. For example, a product may accurately be named “honey” if it is simply the single-ingredientfood honey. If a honey product also has a sweetener, such as sugar or corn syrup, it may not be labeled as only “honey,”
but needs to be labeled with a name that accurately identifies or describes the nature of the food blend. The guidance
document provides examples on how honey products that contain a blend of ingredients or flavoring may be identified.
In the draft guidance, Declaration of Added Sugars on Honey, Maple Syrup, and Certain Cranberry Products, the FDA
indicates that they will exercise enforcement discretion for certain products utilizing a symbol, “ †”, immediately after theadded sugars percent Daily Value, directing consumers to “a truthful and non-misleading statement on the package outside
the Nutrition Facts label…” For products such as pure (100%) honey or maple syrup, the symbol may direct consumers toa statement explaining that the declared added sugars are inherent to the product type (naturally occurring) and that sugars
were not actually added to the product. For certain cranberry products, since they are naturally tart, the symbol may be
used when the product utilizes an equivalent amount of added sugar as found in non-cranberry products that have inherent
sugars. This addition represents a limited amount of added sugar to improve the palatability of naturally tart cranberries.
Examples of statements may be found in the draft guidance. It should be noted that the FDA states that they may “reevaluate the placement of the “†” symbol in the Nutrition Facts label” in the future as consumers become accustomed to
the new labeling and added sugars declaration.
Click to view the guidance documents:
 Proper Labeling of Honey and Honey Products: Guidance for Industry

https://www.fda.gov/downloads/Food/GuidanceRegulation/GuidanceDocumentsRegulatoryInformation/UCM595961.pdf

 The Declaration of Added Sugars on Honey, Maple Syrup, and Certain Cranberry Products: Draft Guidance for Industry
https://www.fda.gov/downloads/Food/GuidanceRegulation/GuidanceDocumentsRegulatoryInformation/UCM596469.pdf

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U.S. FDA Issues Guidance Documents for Updated Nutrition Facts Labeling
Requirements
In February, 2018, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued two guidance documents providing
additional information on how to appropriately label products using the updated Nutrition Facts labeling requirements.
As the title states, the guidance, Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed: List of Products for Each ProductCategory: Guidance for Industry, includes examples of products for food product categories. However, the FDA
states that the guidance shall not be considered an all-inclusive list.
At the same time, the FDA issued the Food Labeling: Serving Sizes of Foods That Can Reasonably Be Consumed At
One Eating Occasion; Dual-Column Labeling; Updating, Modifying, and Establishing Certain Reference Amounts
Customarily Consumed; Serving Size for Breath Mints; and Technical Amendments: Guidance for Industry Small
Entity Compliance Guide. The Compliance Guide provides additional information such as, definitions, explanations,and examples to aid in the development of an updated Nutrition Facts table. The Compliance Guide also includes thelist of Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed, but it does not include examples of products that may fall undereach product category.
Click to view the guidance documents:
Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed: List of Products for Each Product Category: Guidance for Industry
https://www.fda.gov/downloads/Food/GuidanceRegulation/GuidanceDocumentsRegulatoryInformation/UCM535370.pdf
Food Labeling: Serving Sizes of Foods That Can Reasonably Be Consumed At One Eating Occasion; DualColumn Labeling; Updating, Modifying, and Establishing Certain Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed;
Serving Size for Breath Mints; and Technical Amendments: Guidance for Industry Small Entity Compliance Guide
https://www.fda.gov/downloads/Food/GuidanceRegulation/GuidanceDocumentsRegulatoryInformation/UCM5
94798.pdf
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18NB-007, March 2018www. b ur ea u v er it as .c om /C P S

U.S. FDA Issues Final Guidance on the Scientific Evaluation of Dietary
Fiber Substances
In February, 2018, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued the Guidance, Scientific Evaluation of
the Evidence on the Beneficial Physiological Effects of Isolated or Synthetic Non-Digestible Carbohydrates
Submitted as a Citizen Petition (21 CFR 10.30). This guidance is intended to help identify the types of
documentation that should be submitted with a citizen petition to add a substance under the definition of “dietaryfiber” for the purposes of nutrition labeling. In the guidance document, the FDA states that they will review
publically available scientific studies for the strength of the study, what conclusions may be drawn from thestudy, and ultimately determine if the substance has a physiological effect that is beneficial to human health. To
measure the quality of the study, they will review aspects such as the design of the study, how the data wascollected, and the analysis used to reach the conclusions found in the study. The guidance indicates that the
FDA prefers human intervention studies that are randomized, double blinded, and conducted in a controlledenvironment. The guidance also provides examples of study aspects that should be taken into consideration to
help show beneficial physiological effects such as when to measure data, how long a study should be conducted
for, the population size, and if the subjects were representative of a general U.S. population.
The website, Questions and Answers for Industry on Dietary Fiber, also includes information on the FDA’s
requirements for dietary fiber.
Click to view the information:
Scientific Evaluation of the Evidence on the Beneficial Physiological Effects of Isolated or Synthetic NonDigestible Carbohydrates Submitted as a Citizen Petition (21 CFR 10.30): Guidance for Industry
https://www.fda.gov/downloads/Food/GuidanceRegulation/GuidanceDocumentsRegulatoryInformation/U
CM528533.pdf
Questions and Answers for Industry on Dietary Fiber
https://www.fda.gov/Food/LabelingNutrition/ucm528582.htm
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18NB-008, March 2018www. b ur ea u v er it as .c om /C P SHealth Canada Reclassifies High-Level Disinfectants and Sterilants as
Medical Devices
On March 16, 2018, Health Canada announced that high-level disinfectant and sterilant solutions
intended for use on medical devices will now be classified as medical devices. Among other products,
this change will impact contact lens disinfectants that do not meet the antimicrobial agent definition in
the Canada Food and Drug Regulations (“a drug that is capable of destroying pathogenic microorganisms…”). As per the notice, high-level disinfectant and sterilant solutions for use on medical
devices will fall under the definition of a Class II medical device. However, Health Canada intends toamend the Medical Device Regulations to reclassify these products as Class III medical devices.
There will be an 18 month transition period from when the notice was issued for manufacturers to
obtain a medical device licence from Health Canada. Products that are currently marketed as drugs
will need to receive a Quality Management System (QMS) certificate, update device labels to be incompliance with the Medical Device Regulations, submit the applicable medical device licenceapplication and pay the fee, as well as demonstrate the safety and effectiveness compliance of the
product. Until September 16, 2019, the affected products may remain on the market without a medical
device licence.
Click to view the Notice:https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/medicaldevices/activities/announcements/notice-classification-licensing-high-level-disinfectants-sterilants.html
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18NB-009, March 2018www. b ur ea u v er it as .c om /C P SSan Francisco Bans the Sale of Fur Products
The city of San Francisco, California issued an ordinance to prohibit the sale of fur products. The
city’s press release, dated March 20, 2018 stated, “The goal of enacting the fur ban is to send a strong
message to the fur industry that the cruelty these animals endure for the purpose of becoming clothing
and accessories is not consistent with the values of our city”. In addition, to cruelty to animals, the cityalso stated that fur farming can be harmful to the environment and contributes to pollution of the air
and water. Additionally, at times fur processing can use chemicals such as chromium andformaldehyde.
The City of San Francisco defines “Fur Product” as: “any article of clothing or covering for any part ofthe body, or any fashion accessory, including but not limited to handbags, shoes, slippers, hats,earmuffs, scarves, shawls, gloves, jewelry, and keychains that is made in whole or in part of Fur. "Fur
Product" does not include dog or cat fur products”.
The ordinance will go into effect on January 1, 2019. There will be a one-year amnesty until January 1,
2020 for retailers that can provide proof of purchase prior to March 20, 2018.
The ban does not include leather products, sheep or lamb skin products, non-apparel products, orsecond-hand items. A $500 penalty per item, per day could be fined for a company’s first violation.
For full details, the full ordinance can be viewed via the following link:
http://sfbos.org/sites/default/files/o0055-18.pdf
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18NB-010, April 2018www. b ur ea u v er it as .c om /C P S

Update Regarding Litigation Affecting EPA Formaldehyde
Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products (TSCA
Title VI, 40 CFR 770)
Background
In Fall 2017, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was sued by an environmental advocacy group which
contended that the EPA did not have the authority to push back in time the compliance dates of TSCA Title VI / 40 CFR
770. Originally, as published in the Federal Register in December 2016, the first compliance date was supposed to be
December 12, 2017. However, due to numerous reasons, the first compliance date was changed to December 12, 2018
via a final rule issued by EPA on September 25, 2017. Then a lawsuit was initiated by the environmental advocacy groupagainst the EPA on October 31, 2017. That lawsuit has made its way through the court system and on March 13, 2018, a
judge ruled in favor of the environmental advocacy group that EPA exceeded their authority in moving the first compliance
date to December 12, 2018.
Updated Compliance Dates:
On April 4, 2018, the court order issued on March 13, 2018 was formally published in the Federal Register.


The first compliance date in EPA TSCA Title VI / 40 CFR 770 is now June 1, 2018.
By June 1, 2018 regulated composite wood panels and finished products containing such composite wood panels
that are manufactured (in the United States) or imported (into the United States) must be certified as compliant
with either TSCA Title VI or the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Airborne Toxic Control Measures (ATCM)
Phase II emission standards, which are set at identical levels, by a third-party certifier (TPC) approved by CARB
and recognized by EPA. Previously, these products were required to be TSCA Title VI compliant by December
12, 2018.



Until March 22, 2019, regulated products certified as compliant with the CARB ATCM Phase II emission
standards must be labeled as compliant with either the TSCA Title VI or the CARB ATCM Phase II emission
standards. After March 22, 2019, the products must be certified and labeled as TSCA Title VI compliant.



After March 22, 2019, CARB-approved TPCs must comply with additional accreditation requirements to remain
EPA-recognized.

The following compliance dates remain in effect per the September 25, 2017 final rule extending the compliance dates:The date for import certification provisions from December 12, 2018 to March 22, 2019;
The date for laminated product producer provisions from December 12, 2023 to March 22, 2024; andThe conclusion of the transition period for CARB Third-Party Certifiers (TPCs) from December 12, 2018 to March
22, 2019.

The result of this action ensures reciprocity between the EPA and CARB regulations until March 22, 2019 which was aprovision that did not previously exist. This should offer relief to stakeholders concerned about how much time they haveleft to prepare for compliance.
Additional Information:
As of March 23 2018, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) has released the following information,
including a helpful comparison chart of the CARB ATCM for Formaldehyde and EPA TSCA Title VI / 40 CFR 770.
https://www.arb.ca.gov/toxics/compwood/comparisontable.pdf
https://www.arb.ca.gov/toxics/compwood/outreach/usepareg0917a.pdf
Since December 12, 2016, several Federal Register notices have been issued regarding EPA TSCA Title VI / 40 CFR
770. A complete timeline of rulemaking activities is available from Bureau Veritas.
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April 2018, Bulletin 18B-010

New California Proposition 65 Settlements
There has been a number of California Proposition 65 settlements recently
finalized that involve a number of consumer products.

Vinyl stair treads
Requirementso Less than 1000 ppm DEHPo Less than 100 ppm Leado Warning labels cannot be used as an alternative to meeting the requirement
Massage rollers

Requirementso No more than 1000 ppm DEHPo Warning labels cannot be used as an alternative to meeting the requirement
Suction cup hooks

Requirementso No more than 1000 ppm each of DEHP and DINPo Warning labels cannot be used as an alternative to meeting the requirement
Roll top pouches and outdoor sport bags
Requirementso No more than 1000 ppm each of DEHP and DINPo Or provide specified warning label
Rod holder

Requirementso No more than 1000 ppm each DEHP and DINP.
o Or provide specified warning label
Artificial turf
Requirementso No more than 50 ppm Leado Warning labels cannot be used as an alternative to meeting the requirement
Tape measures
Requirementso No more than 90 ppm Leado Warning labels cannot be used as an alternative to meeting the requirement
Exercise mats, balance balls, and sauna suits

Requirementso No more than 1000 ppm each of DEHP and DINPo Warning labels cannot be used as an alternative to meeting the requirement
Measuring cups
Requirementso No detectable level of Bisphenol A (BPA)o Or provide specified warning label
Helmet pumps and needles
Requirementso No more than 1000 ppm each of DEHP, BBP, DBP, DIDP, DINP and DnHPo Warning labels cannot be used as an alternative to meeting the requirement
Floor mats
Requirementso No more than 1000 ppm DINPo Or provide specified warning label
Work gloves
Requirementso No more than 1000 ppm DEHPo Or provide specified warning label
More CA Proposition 65 Settlements continued…

Outdoor sporting gloves
Requirementso No more than 1000 ppm each of DEHP and DINPo Or provide specified warning label
Dog toysRequirementso No more than 1000 ppm each of DEHPo Or provide specified warning label
Brass hardwareRequirementso No more than 100 ppm Leado Or provide specified warning label
Bottle stoppers
Requirementso No more than 1000 ppm DEHPo Warning labels cannot be used as an alternative to meeting the requirement
Curtains
Requirementso Less than 1000 ppm DEHPo Warning labels cannot be used as an alternative to meeting the requirement
Bottle openers and decorated galvanized metal products
Requirementso No more than 300 ppm Leado Or provide specified warning label
Potato products
Requirementso Sliced potato chips - no more than 275 ppb Acrylamideo Restructured potato crisps – no more than 490 ppb Acrylamideo Frozen French fries – no more than 315 ppb Acrylamideo Or provide specified warning label
Lotion/soap dispensers

Requirementso No more than 100 ppm Leado Or provide specified warning label
Art, craft and drafting supply cases

Requirementso No more than 1000 ppm each of DEHP, BBP, and DBPo No more than 100 ppm Leado Warning labels cannot be used as an alternative to meeting the requirement
Identification products
Requirementso No more than 1000 ppm each of DEHP, BBP, and DBPo No more than 100 ppm Leado Warning labels cannot be used as an alternative to meeting the requirement
Calendars, planners and appointment books

Requirementso No more than 1000 ppm each of DEHP, BBP, and DBPo No more than 100 ppm Leado Warning labels cannot be used as an alternative to meeting the requirement
Computer and electronics accessories

Requirementso No more than 1000 ppm each of DEHP, BBP, and DBPo No more than 100 ppm Leado Warning labels cannot be used as an alternative to meeting the requirement
Document storage, organization and presentation products
Requirementso No more than 1000 ppm each of DEHP, BBP, and DBPo No more than 100 ppm Leado Warning labels cannot be used as an alternative to meeting the requirement
Ergonomic products
Requirementso No more than 1000 ppm each of DEHP, BBP, and DBPo No more than 100 ppm Leado Warning labels cannot be used as an alternative to meeting the requirement

Fasteners and hangers

Requirementso No more than 1000 ppm each of DEHP, BBP, and DBPo No more than 100 ppm Leado Warning labels cannot be used as an alternative to meeting the requirement
Writing instruments

Requirementso No more than 1000 ppm each of DEHP, BBP, and DBPo No more than 100 ppm Leado Warning labels cannot be used as an alternative to meeting the requirement
Fillet knife
Requirementso No more than 1000 ppm DEHPo Or provide specified warning label
Ceramic tile
Requirementso No more than 100 ppm Leado Or provide specified warning label
Bathtub treads
Requirementso No more than 1000 ppm DEHPo Or provide specified warning label
Polycarbonate bowls

Requirementso No detectable Bisphenol A (BPA)o Or provide specified warning label
Beverage containers with brass handles

Requirementso No more than 100 ppm Leado Warning labels cannot be used as an alternative to meeting the requirement
Headphones
Requirementso No more than 1000 ppm DINPo Or provide specified warning label
Shelf liners
Requirementso No more than 1000 ppm DINPo Warning labels cannot be used as an alternative to meeting the requirement
Baskets
Requirementso No more than 1000 ppm each of DEHP, BBP, and DBPo Warning labels cannot be used as an alternative to meeting the requirement
Pet shampoo and liquid soaps

Requirementso Not contain intentionally added coconut oil diethanolamine condensate (cocamide DEA)o Warning labels cannot be used as an alternative to meeting the requirement
How Bureau Veritas Can Help
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identifying exposure routes and assessing the risk levels in items. We then help our clients to build in the appropriate requirements
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April 2018, 018B-015

U.S. FDA Formally Extends Nutrition Labeling Compliance Date
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently published in the Federal Register that they
are formally extending the Nutrition Facts and Supplement Facts updated labeling requirements,
including Serving Sizes, from July 26, 2018 to January 1, 2020 for manufacturers that make $10
million or more in annual food sales. Manufacturers with less than $10 million in annual food sales
have until January 1, 2021.
Click to view the Federal Register posting extending the Nutrition labeling compliance dates:
https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2018-09476
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18NB-011, May 2018www. b ur ea u v er it as .c om /C P SUSDA Publishes Proposed GMO Labeling Standard
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently published the proposed Bioengineered (BE) Food Disclosure
Labeling standard outlining the proposed GMO labeling requirements. The proposed standard provides a few possibilities
on the applicability and manner in which foods should be labeled and requests comments on most of the proposed
requirements. As of now, the proposed standards would require BE food labeling on raw produce, seafood, dietary
supplements, most prepared foods (e.g. breads, cereals), non-meat canned and frozen foods, snacks, desserts, drinks
and food that would be labeled per the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The proposed requirements do not apply to animal
feed and certain products that are predominantly meat, poultry, or egg. The standard proposes the definition of BE foodas, “food that contains genetic material that has been modified through in vitro recombinant deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)techniques and for which the modification could not otherwise be obtained through conventional breeding found in nature.”
The proposed standard requires either a text disclosure, symbol, and/or electronic digital link disclosure on products that
contain ingredients or are found on a list of highly adopted commercially available BE foods and, when applicable, on the
not highly adopted BE food list. There are three proposed tolerances outlined for unintentional and unavoidable BE
contamination in products. The proposed standard also exempts food served in a restaurant, deli, or other “foodenterprises within retail establishments that provide ready-to-eat foods” as well as food derived from animals fed BE feed
and products that are already certified as organic.
The BE Food Disclosure Standard is open for comments until July 3, 2018. It should be noted that the USDA has alreadyannounced that the comment period will not be extended due to the Congressionally mandated timeline (the compliance
date for the final rule per the Act is July 29, 2018).
The proposed BE food labeling standard would take effect at the same time as the recently published U.S. Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) update that formally extends the Nutrition Facts and Supplement Facts label requirements from July26, 2018 to January 1, 2020 for Manufacturers that make $10 million or more in annual food sales. Manufacturers withless than $10 million in annual food sales have until January 1, 2021.
Click to view the Federal Register posting on the proposed GMO labeling standard:
https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2018-09389
Click to view the Federal Register posting extending the Nutrition labeling compliance dates:
https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2018-09476
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18NB-012, May 2018www. b ur ea u v er it as .c om /C P S

Connecticut Signs an ACT CONCERNING CLOTHING FIBER POLLUTION/
New York State Proposed Bill Microfiber Clothing Labeling Requirements /Status of California - Proposed Assembly Bill No. 2379
As part of the ongoing and growing concern for contamination of waste streams, waterways and its effect on wildlife and waste
collection, several states have drafted, and in one case, approved, laws to address plastic microfiber contamination. The
purpose of this bulletin is to create awareness.
Definitions to Consider:
Connecticut:•
Bill covers synthetic microfibers in an article of clothing•
No definition is provided for the term “synthetic microfibers”
New York:•“Clothing" means an article of apparel intended to be worn by a person, not including hats or shoes.
•"Plastic microfiber" means a small synthetic particle that is fibrous in shape, less than five millimeters in length, and isreleased into water through the regular washing of textiles made from synthetic material.”
California:•“Microfiber is a subcategory of microplastic that is shed from synthetic fabric when that fabric is washed. These small,nondegradable fibers that are less than 5 millimeters in length…”
Summary of Each Bill:
Connecticut: Senate Bill No 341 has been signed to address CLOTHING FIBER POLLUTION and its’ effective date is July 1,
2018. On this date a working industry apparel group and the environmental community will be formed to evaluate and educate
the consumer on the environmental effects of synthetic microfibers used in clothing. Part of this evaluation will look at theprocess of shedding microfibers from the clothing and its effect on the waterways. The result of this review will also develop
best practices to reduce the shedding and eliminate microfibers from clothing for the brands.
New York: Bill No A10599: New York has introduced a bill for review and consideration. In this Bill, Microfiber Labelingrequirements are included, stating that consumers be notified on all products containing more than 50 % synthetic material thatsuch clothing sheds plastic microfibers when washed. The bill proposes statements to be included on both care labels andhangtags, recommending hand washing to reduce shedding.
California: Assembly Bill No. 2379: California is proposing that new clothing made from fabric that is composed of more than
50% synthetic material bear a conspicuous label that is visible to consumers at the point of sale, in the form of a sticker, hangtag, or any other label type, with specified information, including a statement that the garment sheds plastic microfibers when
washed. Any clothing containing more than 50% synthetic material sold without the label would be banned and subject to fines.
Helpful Links:•
Connecticut: https://www.cga.ct.gov/2018/amd/H/2018HB-05360-R00HA-AMD.htm•
New York: http://nyassembly.gov/leg/?default_fld=&leg_video=&bn=A10599&term=2017&Summary=Y&Text=Y•
California: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=201720180AB2379
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18NB-013, May 2018www. b ur ea u v er it as .c om /C P S

U.S. FDA Announces Ban on Benzocaine Containing Teething Products
and Requests New Warning Labels for Other Benzocaine Products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is going one step further from their previous warnings against theuse of teething products with benzocaine, announcing that over-the-counter products with “benzocaine for the
temporary relief of sore gums due to teething in infants or children should no longer be marketed” and is asking
companies to stop selling these products.
The FDA is also requesting that manufacturers include additional warning statements on over-the-counter drug
products containing benzocaine for adults and children over two years of age. The Drug Facts table shall include
a Methemoglobinemia warning and Allergy alert among additional warnings, which can be viewed in the
Example Drug Facts table linked at the end of the FDA News Release.
Background
The FDA previously issued safety announcements on the hazards associated with using benzocaine for relieving
pain associated with teething. Benzocaine has been found to cause methemoglobinemia, a potentially lifethreatening condition that causes the amount of oxygen carried through the blood to be greatly reduced. Due tothe safety risk, the FDA has previously alerted the public of the condition and advised that benzocaine not be
used on children less than two years of age, except under the advice and supervision of a healthcare
professional.
Click to view the FDA News Release:https://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm608325.htm?utm_campaign=05232018_PR_FDA%2
0takes%20action%20against%20benzo%20teething%20products&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua

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https://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/ucm608265.htm?utm_campaign=New%20Drug%20Safety%20Communication%20on%20benzocaine%20-%20Drug%20Information%20Update&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua

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U.S. FDA Denies Petition for Certain PHO Uses in Food; Specified Compliance
Dates Extended
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that they are extending the partially hydrogenated oil (PHO)
prohibition compliance date for finished products produced prior to the June 18, 2018 halt date. The January 1, 2020
extension was granted as a transition timeframe so finished products may make their way through distribution. In theConstituent Update the FDA is also denying a food additive petition from the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA)
requesting certain limited uses of PHO ingredients. For those particular products impacted by the denied petition, the FDA
is extending the manufacturing compliance date or halt date until June 18, 2019. A transition timeframe of January 1, 2021
has been established for these particular products impacted by the petition denial to work their way through distribution.
Certain limited petitioned uses of PHOs include use as pan release agents for baked goods, use as processing aids, anduse as carriers for color additives and flavorings. It should be noted that the manufacturing compliance date prohibiting allother uses of PHOs (non-petitioned uses) has not been extended. The majority of products shall not be produced with
PHOs effective June 18, 2018.
Original Compliance
Date

Extended Compliance
Date

Manufacturing of food with non-petitioned uses of PHOs

June 18, 2018

Not extended

Foods manufactured with non-petitioned uses of PHOs before
June 18, 2018

June 18, 2018

January 1, 2020

Manufacturing of food with the petitioned uses of PHOs

June 18, 2018

June 18, 2019

Foods manufactured with the petitioned uses of PHOs before
June 18, 2019

June 18, 2018

January 1, 2021

PHO Product Uses

Click to view the Constituent Update:https://www.fda.gov/Food/NewsEvents/ConstituentUpdates/ucm608076.htm
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18NB-016, May 2018www. b ur ea u v er it as .c om /C P SHealth Canada Amends the Children’s Jewellery
Regulations
On May 2, 2018, Health Canada published changes to the Children’sJewellery Regulations in the Canada Gazette. The amended
requirements are intended to improve the overall safety of children’s
jewelry as well as align to the 90 mg/kg proposed limit under the
Canada Consumer Product safety Act (CCPSA) for other products.
The following changes have been made to the Children’s Jewellery Regulations under the Canada
Consumer Safe Products Act (CCPSA):(1) Adds a 130 mg/kg total cadmium limit for children’s jewelry items small enough to be swallowed
by a child.
(2) Replaces the current 600 mg/kg total lead limit and 90 mg/kg migratable lead limit with a single
90 mg/kg total lead limit for all children’s jewelry items.
Children’s jewelry is defined as jewelry that is manufactured, sized, decorated, packaged, advertised
or sold in a manner that appeals primarily to children under 15 years of age but does not include
merit badges, medals for achievement or other similar objects normally worn occasionally.
The amended regulation will go into effect November 2, 2018.
For more information the full text of the legislation can be found on Canada Gazette
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Health Canada Amends the Consumer ProductsContaining Lead (Contact with Mouth) Regulations
On May 2, 2018, Health Canada published changes to the Consumer
Products Containing Lead (Contact with Mouth) Regulations in the
Canada Gazette. The requirements are intended to improve the safety of
consumer products by expanding the scope of products included underthese regulations. These changes will be effective November 2, 2018.
The current regulation includes:
Products intended for use in play or learning by children under three years of age.
Products, other than kitchen utensils, which are brought into contact with the user’s mouth in
the course of normal use;

The amended regulation includes the following to expand the scope:
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Clothing or clothing accessory that that is intended for use by a child under 14 years of age;(new)Books or similar printed product that is intended for a child under 14 years of age, except if it
is: (new)o Printed on paper or cardboard, ando Printed and bound in a conventional manner using conventional materials;
Products whose primary purpose is to facilitate relaxation, sleep, hygiene, carrying ortransportation of a child under 4 years of age. (new)Products intended for use in learning or play (toys) by a child under 14 years of age;
(expanded current)
Products, other than kitchen utensils, that are brought into contact with the user’s mouth in
the course of normal use; (current)

Products may not contain more than 90 mg/kg of lead in each accessible part.
Exceptions to the 90 mg/kg lead limit:
 Lead is necessary to produce an essential characteristic of the part; No alternative part containing less lead is available; and The part does not release more than 90 mg/kg of lead.
For more information the full text of the legislation can be found on Canada Gazette
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Health Canada Updates Cosmetics Hotlist
In June 2018, Health Canada finalized the proposed changes to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist.
The following changes were made to the Hotlist:
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Adding restrictions on Pigment Red 4, limiting the concentration to 3% or lessUpdating the current prohibitions on Chloramine T to include related compounds, for clarity
Expand current prohibitions on Oleandrin to include Nerium oleander, its extracts, andglycosides
Prohibiting the use of Methylisothiazolinone in leave-on products and reducing the maximum
allowed concentration in rinse-off products to 0.0015%
If a product has Methylchloroisothiazolinone and Methylisothiazolinone, in combination, withMethylisothiazolinone, the total concentration shall not exceed 0.0015%

Click to view the Changes to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist:
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Formally Extends the Comment Period for“Guidelines for Determining Age Appropriateness of Toys”
On March 27, 2018, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
published in the Federal Register a Notice of Availability (NOA) of a draft
document titled “Guidelines for Determining Age Appropriateness of Toys”(83 Fed.Reg. 13121). The Commission invited the public to submit commentson the draft guidelines. The comment period, as set forth in the NOA, was toend on June 11, 2018. The Commission received a request to extend the comment period until the end of
July 2018. The Office of the General Counsel has prepared a draft Federal Register notice extending thecomment period until July 31, 2018 to allow additional time for public comment on the draft guidelines.
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: Commission Briefing Package, 23 May 2018https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Extension-of-Comment-Period-for-Age-Determinations-Guidelines-NOA-May-232018.pdf?27OxQaIh4doIX6xXuzTeIkGcWMxOuREm
https://www.cpsc.gov/Newsroom/FOIA/ReportList?field_nfr_type_value=commission

The Draft Summary Spreadsheet for Updating the Age Determination Guidelines for Toys can be viewed byvisiting the website below. Within the spreadsheet are suggested changes in testing, age determinations,and new additions to the document.
https://www.cpsc.gov/content/draft-summary-spreadsheet-for-updating-the-age-determination-guidelinesfor-toys
The last revision to the Age Determination Guidelines was back in 2002. The newest revision suggests
multiple changes that could affect toy testing parameters. It is recommended that manufacturers andretailers review this document and send comments to the Commission for review.
Comments can be submitted via the below web link:
https://www.regulations.gov/docket?D=CPSC-2018-0006
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CPSC Commissioners Vote in Favor of Publication of Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking (NPR) for Stationary Activity Centers
On June 19, 2018, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) staff published within theFederal Register a Notice of Proposed Rulemakings for Stationary Activity Centers (16 CFR 1238).
Section 104 of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA), requires the United States
Consumer Product Safety Commission (Commission or CPSC) to promulgate consumer product safety
standards for durable infant or toddler products. These standards are to be ‘‘substantially the same as’’applicable voluntary standards or more stringent than the voluntary standard if the Commission concludes
that more stringent requirements would further reduce the risk of injury associated with the product. The
Commission is proposing a safety standard for Stationary Activity Centers in response to the direction
under Section 104(b) of the CPSIA.
A Stationary Activity Center is a freestanding product intended to remain stationary that enables a sitting or
standing occupant whose torso is completely surrounded by the product to walk, rock, play, spin or bounce,or all of these, within a limited range of motion.
The CPSC staff recommends adopting the requirements specified in ASTM F2012-18e1, Standard
Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Stationary Activity Centers, with no modifications. Once a
Final Rule is approved and published in the Federal Register, the tentative effective date will be six months
from the date of publication within the Federal Register.
Public comments on the Stationary Activity Center NPR may be submitted up to September 4, 2018.

Additional Information

To view the NPR for Stationary Activity Centers: https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2018-06-19/pdf/2018-13024.pdf
To post comments: https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=CPSC_FRDOC_0001-0950

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CPSC Publishes Safety Standard for High Chairs in Federal Register
On June 8, 2018, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted in favor of approving 16
CFR 1231, Safety Standard for High Chairs. The Final Rules were published in the Federal Register onJune 19, 2018. The Final Rules will become effective June 19, 2019 and will apply to products
manufactured or imported on or after the effective date.
A high chair is a free standing chair for a child up to 3 years of age which has a seating surface more than
15 in. above the floor and elevates the child normally for the purposes of feeding or eating. A high chair
may be sold with or without a tray and may be height adjustable to higher or lower use positions. It may
also include a recline position for infants not able to sit up unassisted.
The Final Rules adopt ASTM F404-18, Standard Consumer Safety Specification for High Chairs with nomodifications.

Additional Information

To view the Final Rules for children’s folding chairs and stools:
https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2018-06-19/pdf/2018-12938.pdf

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ASTM International Publishes New Standard for
Infant Floor Seats
In June 2018, ASTM International announced the publication of a new safety standard for
Infant Floor Seats The new standard, designated as ASTM F3317-18, provides safety and labelingrequirements for Infant Floor Seats.

Introduction

This safety specification was developed in response to data collected by the US Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC) and it attempts to minimize hazards associated with Infant Floor Seats.
For purposes of this consumer safety specification, an Infant Floor Seat is a seat which is placed on thefloor that is intended to contain a child who can hold his/her head up unassisted (approximately 4 months ofage) until the child can either walk (approximately 12 months of age) or get in and out of the product bythemselves. An Infant Floor Seat may include a tray, toys, or a restraint system.
The safety specification is not applicable to pillow-like infant positioners that are generally constructed fromfabric and stuffing materials, that are used for positioning or lounging, and that do not contain a restraint.
The safety standard for Infant Floor Seats sets forth the following requirements:

General Requirements
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No hazardous sharp points or edges
Any paint or surface coating must comply with 16 CFR 1303
No small part choking hazards
Product must comply with requirements set forth within the CPSIA
Wood components must be smooth and free from splinters
Requirements for latching and locking mechanisms
No scissoring/shearing/pinching hazards
No finger entrapment hazards associated with openings in any rigid materials
No pinch hazards associated with exposed coil springs
Protective components shall not yield any hazards
Warning label permanency requirements
Toy components must meet Toy Safety Standard ASTM F963

Performance RequirementsStability requirements
Requirements for structural integrity (dynamic and static load testing)Occupant retention requirements
Requirements for bounded openings

Marking and Labeling Requirements
All Infant Floor Seats shall comply with the specified requirements for warning statements on the
product, packaging, and within the instructional literature.
Additional Information: To purchase a copy of the ASTM F3317-18: https://www.astm.org/Standards/F3317.htm
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CPSC Publishes Final Rules for Baby Changing Products
within Federal Register
On June 26, 2018, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) staff publishedwithin the Federal Register the Final Rules for Baby Changing Products. The Final Rules
will adopt the ASTM F2388-18 standard as mandatory with no modifications.

Background of CPSIA

Under the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA), the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC) is required to study current industry safety standards related to certain infant & toddler
products and to make an assessment as to whether those standards would be considered sufficient safety
standards. CPSC has already issued mandatory standards for infant walkers, infant bath seats, toddler
beds, full / non-full size cribs, portable bed rails, play yards, infant swings, bassinets/cradles, bedsidesleepers, hand held infant carriers, soft infant carriers, carriages/strollers, sling carriers, infant bouncer
seats, frame child carriers, high chairs, children’s folding chairs and stools, portable hook on chairs, andinfant bath tubs.

Summary

A changing product is one of the following: Changing Table - an elevated, freestanding structure generally designed to support and retain achild with a body weight of up to 30 lb (13.6 kg) in a horizontal position for the purpose of allowing a
caregiver to change the child’s diaper. Changing tables may convert from or to other items offurniture, such as, but not limited to, a dresser, desk, hutch, bookshelf, or play yard, may have pullout or drop-down changing surfaces, and may provide storage for diapers and diaper products.
 Changing Table Accessory - an accessory that attaches to a crib or play yard designed to convert
the product into a changing table typically having a rigid frame with soft fabric or mesh sides orbottom surface, or both.
 Add-on Changing Unit - a rigid addition to or separate product used in conjunction with an item offurniture that provides barriers to prevent the infant from rolling off the product when a diaper isbeing changed.
 Contoured Changing Pad - a changing pad designed for use on an elevated surface which
incorporates barriers to prevent a child from rolling off the changing surface.
The Final Rules, designated as 16 CFR 1235, requires that all Baby Changing Products manufactured orimported on or after June 26, 2019 will need to meet the requirements of ASTM F2388-18.

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https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2018-06-26/pdf/2018-13556.pdf
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June 2018, Bulletin 18B-022

CPSC Issued Final Rule to Exempt Certain Engineered Wood
Products from Lead, ASTM F963 Elements and Phthalates
Testing
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has published in the Federal
Register the Final Rule: 16 CFR 1252, “Children’s Products, Children’s Toys, and Child
Care Articles: Determinations Regarding Lead, ASTM F963 Elements, and Phthalates forEngineered Wood Products” Based on these determinations, the specified Engineered Wood
Products (EWP’s), specifically untreated and unfinished particleboard, hardwood plywood,and medium-density fiberboard, made from virgin wood or pre-consumer wood waste will not
require third party testing for compliance with the lead, ASTM F963 elementsor phthalates requirements. This rule is effective July 23, 2018.

Background
The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA) requires children’s products to comply with
the CPSC lead requirement, children’s toys to comply with ASTM F963 elements , and children’s toys andchild care articles to comply with CPSC phthalates regulations. Even though third party testing is not required
under these determinations, a certifier must still issue a certificate of compliance. The CPSC issued this rule tohelp reduce the cost of third party testing.
Summary of the Final Rule

The CPSC has determined that the following Engineered Wood Products (as listed in 16 CFR 1252) if
untreated and unfinished made from virgin wood or pre-consumer wood waste, are not required to be third
party tested to demonstrate compliance with the lead, ASTM F963 elements or phthalates requirements:o Particleboard
o Hardwood plywood, if it does not contain polyvinyl acetate (PVAc) adhesive formulationso Medium-density fiberboard

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These determinations will only relieve the manufacturer’s obligation to have the specified Engineered
Wood Products tested by a CPSC-accepted third party conformity assessment body. Compliance with thelimits is still mandatory.

Untreated and unfinished are defined as follows: Unfinished means an EWP that does not have any surface treatments applied at manufacture, such as
factory applied coatings. Examples of such treatments may include paint or similar surface coating
materials, wood glue, or metal fasteners, such as nails or screws.
 Untreated means an EWP that does not have any additional finishes applied at manufacture. Examples ofsuch finishes may include flame retardants or rot resistant finishes.
 Virgin wood describes wood logs, fibers, chips, or layers that have not been recycled from a previous use.
 Pre-consumer wood waste describes wood materials that have been recycled from an industrial process
before being made available for consumer use. Examples of this type of waste include trimmings fromengineered wood product panel manufacturing, sawdust from cutting logs, or remaining wood pieces fromsawing a log into framing lumber.
To View the Rule:
https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2018-06-22/pdf/2018-13392.pdf
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FDA Plans on Revising Draft Guidance on the Labeling of Added Sugars
for Pure Honey, Maple Syrup
On March 2, 2018, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a draft guidance document on the
Declaration of Added Sugars on Honey, Maple Syrup, and Certain Cranberry Products. The draft guidanceindicated that the FDA would not object to products such as pure honey or maple syrup to use a symbol next tothe amount of Added sugars to indicate that the Added sugars are from naturally occurring sugars in the productand not from added sweeteners.
The draft guidance also proposed allowing such a symbol for cranberry products to explain that the product isnaturally tart and the sugar that was added is to make the product more palatable and the sugar amount iscomparable to other juice products.
The extended comment period for the draft guidance closed on June 15. Based on the comments received, the
FDA has already posted a Constituent Update indicating that due to the negative reaction of the draft guidance,
they plan on formulating a revised approach that will make the information easier to understand.
Click to view the Constituent Update:https://www.fda.gov/Food/NewsEvents/ConstituentUpdates/ucm611186.htm
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CPSC Publishes Safety Standard for Booster Seats in Federal Register
On June 26, 2018, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted in favor of approving 16
CFR 1237, Safety Standard for Booster Seats. The Final Rule was published in the Federal Register on
July 2, 2018. The Final Rule will become effective January 2, 2020 and will apply to products
manufactured or imported on or after the effective date.
A booster seat is defined as a juvenile chair, which is placed on an adult chair to elevate a child tostandard dining table height. The booster seat is made for the purpose of containing a child, up to 5 yearsof age, and normally for the purposes of feeding or eating. A booster seat may be height adjustable andinclude a reclined position.
The Final Rule adopts ASTM F2640-18, Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Booster Seats withno modifications.

Additional Information

To view the Final Rule for booster seats:https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2018-07-02/pdf/2018-14133.pdf

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18NB-022, July 2018www. b ur e au v er it as .c om /C P SFDA Guidance Proposes Including Additional Ingredients to “Dietary
Fiber” Definition
In June, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published the Guidance for Industry: The Declaration of
Certain Isolated or Synthetic Non-Digestible Carbohydrates as Dietary Fiber on Nutrition and Supplement Facts
Labels. The FDA identifies several ingredients that they propose to add to the definition of “dietary fiber” asfound in 21 CFR 101.9(c)(6)(i). Until these specified non-digestible carbohydrates are formally added to the
CFR, the FDA intends to exercise enforcement discretion when the following ingredients are included in the
declared dietary fiber content on Nutrition Facts and Supplement Facts labels:
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Mixed plant cell wall fibers (e.g. sugar cane fiber and oat hull fiber)
Arabinoxylan
Alginate
Inulin and inulin-type fructans
High amylose starch (resistant starch 2)
Galactooligosaccharide
Polydextrose (caloric value of 1 kcal/g, pending completion of rulemaking and regulatory revision)
Resistant maltodextrin/dextrin

It should be noted that the guidance is effective immediately and the FDA is still reviewing citizen petitions
requesting the addition of more ingredients to the definition of “dietary fiber” for the purposes of food and dietary
supplement labeling.
Click to view the Guidance Document:
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Hawaii Bans Sunscreens with Oxybenzone and Octinoxate
On July 3, the Governor of Hawaii, David Ige, signed SB 2571 – now Act 104 – which prohibits the sale anddistribution of sunscreen products in Hawaii that contain the active ingredients Oxybenzone or Octinoxate,
without a prescription.
It should be noted that the ban does not apply to cosmetic products intended for use on the face that includes
Oxybenzone or Octinoxate.
The ban is effective January 1, 2021.
Click to view the Act: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2018/bills/SB2571_CD1_.pdf
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NY DEC Finalizes Household Cleansing Product Information Disclosure
On June 6, 2018 the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (NY DEC) posted the finalized guidance on
the Household Cleansing Product Information Disclosure requirements and a summary of the comments withresponses. The Household Cleansing Product Information Disclosure Program requires the manufacturer to submit aform to the NY DEC that includes information on the manufacturer, the public water system that is used for
manufacturing, the manufacturing representative, a list of products that are covered under the rule that the
manufacturer is responsible for, and the website where ingredient information about the product(s) can be found. As
implied by the form, the manufacturer shall also disclose ingredient information for each household cleaning productthey are responsible for. Details on what ingredient information is required to be posted on the website can be found in
the guidance document. The compliance dates for the NY Disclosure Program can be found below:
Compliance Date

Posting Requirement

July 1, 2019

 All intentionally added ingredients, other than fragrance ingredients, and nonfunctional ingredients present
above trace quantities
o Exception: Manufacturers which are independently owned and operated and employ 100 or lesspersons are not required to post until July 1, 2020

July 1, 2020

 Fragrance ingredients
 Nonfunctional byproducts listed in Appendix D present at or above 100 ppm, except for 1,4 dioxane,
which should be reported at or above 350 ppt, and PFOA and PFOS, which should be reported at a
combined level of at or above 70 ppt
 Nonfunctional contaminants listed in Appendix D present at or above 100 ppm, except for 1,4 dioxane,
which should be reported at or above 350 ppt, and PFOA and PFOS, which should be reported at a
combined level of at or above 70 ppt
Information regarding investigations and research concerning effects on human health and theenvironment
 Information regarding Category 3 GHS Skin Irritants and GHS Aquatic Toxins

January 1, 2023

 Nonfunctional byproducts which appear on one or more of the lists of chemicals of concern named inAppendix B and are present at or above the practical quantitation limit
 Nonfunctional contaminants which appear on one or more of the lists of chemicals of concern named inAppendix B and are present at or above the thresholds described in Section V.A.3 of this Policy,“Confidential Business Information and Extent of Disclosure,” above.

Click to view the DEC Household Cleansing Product Information Disclosure Program website for additional
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18NB-025, July 2018www. b ur ea u v er it as .c o m /C P SHealth Canada Amending the Toys Regulations(Magnetic Toys): SOR/2018-138
On July 11, 20181, Health Canada published changes to the Toy Regulations in the
Canada Gazette. The amendments will come into force six months after they are
published in the Canada Gazette, Part II, during which time the current Regulations
will continue to apply to all toys sold, advertised, imported or manufactured in Canada.
The provisions of the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA) regarding
danger to human health or safety will continue to apply to dangerous magnetic toys.

These definitions in section 1 of the Toys Regulation are replaced by the following: plush toy means a toy with a raised fiber surface.
 soft toy includes a toy that is stuffed or made of pliable rubber or pliable plastic.
 toy means a product that is intended for use by a child under 14 years of age inlearning or play. (Note: Canada now has a upper age limit for Toys)
Section 37 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
Shaft-like handle
37 A pull or push toy that has a shaft-like handle that measures 10 mm or less in diametermust have a protective tip that is placed on the end of the handle to prevent puncture
wounds and that is able to withstand a pulling force of 44.5 N.
Subsection 38(3) of the Regulations is repealed.
The Regulations are amended by adding the following after section 42:
Magnetic Toys
Magnetic force
43 Every magnetic toy and any of its magnetic components, including those magnetic
components that become separated from the magnetic toy or magnetic component whentested in accordance with Schedule 9, that can be totally enclosed in the small parts
cylinder, as illustrated in Schedule 1, using a force of not more than 4.45 N, must have amagnetic flux index of less than 0.5 T2mm2, when tested in accordance with Schedule 10.
Exceptions
44 (1) Section 43 does not apply to the following magnetic components:
 those that are necessary for the operation of motors, relays, speakers and otherelectrical or electronic components in a magnetic toy, provided that the magnetic
properties are not part of the play or learning pattern of the toy; and (b) subject to subsection (2), those that are part of a kit intended for carrying out
educational experiments involving both magnetism and electricity and intended for achild of at least 8 years of age.
Warning — container and instructions for use(2) The following warning or its equivalent must be displayed prominently and legibly inEnglish and French on the kit’s container and instructions:
WARNING!
Not suitable for children under 8 years of age. This kit contains small magnets. Swallowed magnets
can stick together across intestines causing serious injuries. Seek immediate medical attention if amagnet may have been swallowed.

MISE EN GARDE!
Cette trousse ne convient pas à un enfant de moins de 8 ans. Elle contient de petits aimants. Les aimants
qui sont avalés peuvent s’attirer mutuellement à travers l’intestin et engendrer ainsi de graves blessures.
Consultez immédiatement un médecin si un enfant semble avoir avalé un aimant.
Schedule 1 to the Regulations is replaced by the Schedule 1 set out in Schedule 1 to theseRegulations.
The Regulations are amended by adding, after Schedule 8, the Schedules 9 and 10 set out in
Schedule 2 to these Regulations.
Schedule 9 is the Test Method for Integrity of Magnetic Toys and Magnetic Components (Note: The
cycling test is 10 cycles before and after testing)
Schedule 10 is the Test Method for Determination of Magnetic Flux Index
Additional Information:
To view the Canada Gazette for the Regulations Amending the Toys Regulations (Magnetic Toys):
http://gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2018/2018-07-11/html/sor-dors138-eng.html
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ASTM Publishes Reinstated Standard Performance Requirements for Child’s
Plastic Chairs for Outdoor Use
In July of 2018, the ASTM International reinstated the Standard Performance Requirements for Child’s
Plastic Chairs for Outdoor Use, designated as ASTM F1838-18.
ASTM F1838 was originally approved and published in 1998. The standard was reapproved in 2004 andthen again in 2008. ASTM bylaws require a standard to be reviewed every five years. Upon this review, if astandard is not revised within a five year period, the standard must be reapproved or withdrawn. The
ASTM F1838-98(Reapproved 2008) was withdrawn in July of 2017.
The ASTM subcommittee requested that the withdrawn version of the standard be reinstated. The ASTM
F1838-18 version of the standard was balloted for reinstatement. The standard was approved andpublished in July of 2018.

Additional Information

To purchase the ASTM F1838-18 standard:
https://www.astm.org/Standards/F1838.htm

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18NB-.026, July 2018www. b ur ea u v er it as .c om /C P SProposed Changes to California Bureau of Home Furnishings Standards:
Title 4 of the California Code of Regulations, Sections 1374 and 1374.3 - Home
Furnishings and Thermal Insulation Act and Rules and Regulations
A proposal has been drafted by the Bureau of Electronic and Appliance Repair, Home Furnishings andThermal Insulation to remove the TB 133 reference from the Title 4 of the California Code of Regulations,
Sections 1374 and 1374.3.
The proposed amendment to Section 1374 Title 4 of the California Code of Regulations removes thereference to TB 133 and its requirements that "all upholstered seating furniture sold for use in publiclyoccupied buildings shall meet the flammability test requirements set forth in TB 133”. In addition, if the
proposal is adopted, Section 1374.3 will also be amended to remove the requirement to have labels on
upholstered seating furniture for products meeting TB 133. The removal of this requirement aligns thissection with Section 1374 and establishes TB 117-2013 as the standard for furniture in publicly-occupied
buildings. It also will reduce the need for chemical flame retardants and thereby, decrease the exposure tohazardous chemical flame retardants.

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Regulation on Labeling for Footwear Argentina - Final Legislation
The Ministry of Production - Trade Secretariat announced Resolution 465/2018, which establishes the“Technical Regulation on the Labeling Requirements Applicable to All Types of Footwear,” on August 10,
2018. This repeals the Resolution No. 508 of 1999, Resolution No. 44 of 2013, Provisions No. 915 of 1999,
No. 916 of 1999, No. 921 of 1999 and No. 996 of 1999. This new regulation on labeling will provide moreaccurate information to prevent deception and not mislead consumers. The effective date will be 180 days
following publication.
The labeling on footwear should include the following: Country of Origin Name or business name and Unique Tax Identification Code (CUIT) for the import manufacturer.
 Name or business name of the domestic manufacturer or importer may be replaced by a registeredtrademark Brand, Model of the Article
 Composition of the Footwear Parts: Capellada (Upper), Lining and Bottom Size (length of foot according to the European System)
For the composition of the footwear parts, the majority material of each of the parts of footwear is disclosed
based on the surface area of at least 80% of the total. For a leather material, the word “LEATHER”(“CUERO”) is used along with the class or species name. Leather stamped, embossed, dyed or process tosimulate another type, must indicate the actual material. Material that is made of leather fibers, must belabeled “LEATHER AGGLOMERATE” (“AGLOMERADO DE CUERO”). For textile materials, it must be
indicated as “TEXTIL.” Synthetic fibers are identified as “SYNTHETIC” (“SINTÉTICO”) with the type ofmaterial as optional to list. “RUBBER” (CAUCHO”) is indicated for vulcanized, synthetic or natural rubber.
The information must in the national language, clear, visible and indelible. The character height must not beless than one millimeter. Information must be on at least one of the footwear components with the
exception of size which should be on both. The information must be permanent, by either printing, marking,stamping, or stitching etc.
See Resolution 465/2018 for full details.
Additional Information
To review the labeling requirements: https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/#!DetalleNorma/189643/20180810
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New California Proposition 65 Clear and Reasonable
Warning Regulation Becomes Effective August 30, 2018
A new regulation for “Clear and Reasonable Warnings” becomes effective August 30, 2018.
The new regulation replaces the previous version and contains changes to the content
requirements of the warning label. Any products manufactured after August 30, 2018 will
require the new label if there are any listed chemicals present that exceed the safe harborlevels.

Summary of Changes:oooThe language “may contain” changes to “can expose you to”
The name of at least one listed chemical that prompted the warning must be listed
The Internet address for OEHHA’s new Proposition 65 warnings
website, www.P65Warnings.ca.gov, must be listed in the warning. This includes additional
information on the health effects of the listed chemicals and ways to reduce or eliminate
exposure to themoA triangular yellow warning symbol
is required , however if the color yellow is notpresent on the label or sign, the symbol may be printed in black and white

Other items of note:oParties that are subject to mandated court orders or court approved settlements
establishing warning label contents should continue to comply with them and are not boundby the new regulations.

o

Maintains minimal strain on retailers, and clarifies the responsibility between retailers andentities such as producer, manufacturer, importer or distributor of a product. Retail sellers
are required to place and maintain any warning materials received with a product, while
responsibility for providing product warning labels remain upstream of a products
production/distribution chain.

oProvides guidelines for website warnings for products purchased over the internetoProvides for warnings in languages other than English

For more information: https://oehha.ca.gov/media/downloads/crnr/side-sidearticle6.pdf
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August 2018, Bulletin 18B-031

Health Canada Issues Letter to Industry Regarding Safety of
Teething Necklaces Worn by Children Under Three Years of Age
On August 13, 2018, Health Canada issued a letter to importers, retailers and manufacturers of teething
necklaces that are worn by children under three years of age. The letter is intended to provide information
on potential enforcement action related to teething necklaces worn by children less than three years of age.

Background of the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA)The CCPSA entered into force in June 2011. The purpose of the Act is to protect the general public byaddressing or preventing dangers to human health or human safety from potentially hazardous consumer
products released into commerce. The Act contains specific product prohibitions set out in Schedule 2 of theAct. The Act also contains a General Prohibition set out in Section 7(a) and 8(a) of the Act that prohibits thesale of a consumer product that is deemed a danger to human health or human safety.

General Prohibition on Teething Necklaces Worn by Children Under Three Years of Age

Teething necklaces currently contain no specific regulations. Health Canada has information that teething
necklaces worn by a child less than three years of age may represent hazards that include strangulation,choking, and aspiration. Health Canada has therefore determined that teething necklaces intended to beworn by a child that is less than three years of age are potentially a danger to human health or humansafety.

Conclusion

Health Canada has concluded that teething necklaces worn by a child that is less than three years of age
shall meet the following performance requirements. If they fail to meet the performance requirements they
may be deemed a danger to human health or human safety.

HazardStrangulation

Related Performance Criteria

1. ASTM F2923-14 Standard Specification for Consumer Product Safety for Children’sJewelry Section 13.1 - Breakaway Tension Test
(apply a 22.2 N force instead of the 66.6 N (15 lb) force)and
2. ASTM F963-17 Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety Section
4.14.1.1 - Cords, Straps, and Elastics Containing a Breakaway Feature

Choking andAspiration

3. Toys Regulations (SOR/2011-17) Section 7 - Small parts
4. The following warning or its equivalent must appear on the product or its packaging in
English and French:Labelling

WARNING! Strangulation hazard. Adult supervision required at all times. Always
remove for sleep.
MISE EN GARDE! Risque d’étranglement. La supervision d’un adulte est requise en
tout temps. Toujours retirer pour dormir.

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August 2018, Bulletin 18B-032

American Academy of Pediatrics Releases a
Technical Report Regarding Food Additives,
Food Packaging and Children’s HealthA technical report was released by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) in
July 2018, expressing concern that increasing scientific evidence suggests synthetic
chemicals potentially can have adverse effects on the health of children. The
chemicals in question are used as food additives, added directly to food during
processing, and those chemicals that are indirectly added via packaging or
manufacturing. The chemicals in question have been noted in multiple studies tocause endocrine disruption and other adverse health effects, especially amongdeveloping children.
Some of the chemicals of concern that were cited in the articles include the following: Phthalates - Used in adhesives and plasticizers during the manufacturing process; Bisphenols (BPA) - Used to line the inside of metal cans to prevent corrosion; Perfluoroalkyls Chemicals (PFC’s) – Used in paperboard food packaging and grease-proof paper; Perchlorate – An anti-static agent used in packaging in contact with dry foods
Legislation has been passed in some cases to limit/ban these chemicals in various products:

BPA has recently been banned from plastic infant bottles and other plastic food contact items;
Certain phthalates are limited to very low levels in toys and child care articles
PFC’s have been regulated by the FDA as indirect food additives, some classes are banned

Associated Links: http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/142/2/e20181410

Any materials or articles that come into contact with food have the potential to contain chemicals or metals,
or contaminants that could be leached into food. This includes any kinds of plasticware, glassware, ceramics,
cutlery, crockery, and any types of food containers or packaging.
At Bureau Veritas, within our extensive network of worldwide labs, we offer extensive capabilities and global
experience in analytical testing and consultancy for all products, materials or articles that have the intended
purpose to be in contact with food / drink or products which have the potential to be placed in the mouth.
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September 2018, 18B-037

California Passes Cosmetic Animal Testing Ban
On August 31, 2018, the California Senate passed the first ban of animal testing on
cosmetic products in the United States. SB-1249 states that, on or after January 1,
2020 cosmetics “developed or manufactured using an animal test that was conductedby the manufacturer, or any supplier of the manufacturer” will be prohibited in California.
The ban does not apply to:
1. “An animal test of any cosmetic that is required by a federal or state regulatory authority if all of thefollowing apply:
a. The ingredient is in wide use and cannot be replaced by another ingredient capable ofperforming a similar function.
b. A specific human health problem is substantiated and the need to conduct animal tests isjustified and is supported by a detailed research protocol proposed as the basis for theevaluation.
c. There is not a nonanimal alternative method accepted for the relevant endpoint by the relevantfederal or state regulatory authority.
2. “An animal test that was conducted to comply with a requirement of a foreign regulatory authority, if noevidence derived from the test was relied upon to substantiate the safety of the cosmetic sold in
California by the manufacturer.
3. “An animal test that was conducted on any product or ingredient subject to the requirements ofChapter V of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 351 et seq.).
4. “An animal test that was conducted for noncosmetic purposes in response to a requirement of afederal, state, or foreign regulatory authority, if no evidence derived from the test was relied upon to
substantiate the safety of the cosmetic sold in California by the manufacturer. A manufacturer is notprohibited from reviewing, assessing, or retaining evidence from an animal test conducted pursuant tothis paragraph.”
It should also be noted that the ban does not apply to cosmetic products when the product was sold in
California or tested on animals prior to January 1, 2020, even if the product is manufactured after that date.
Likewise, it does not apply to ingredients if the ingredient was sold in California or tested on animals prior to
January 1, 2020, even if the ingredient was manufactured after that date.
This is the second law that California has passed impacting cosmetic products this August. On August 28, AB2775 passed, requiring professional cosmetic products to disclose ingredients in the same manner as
consumer products effective July 1, 2020. Per the Federal cosmetic requirements, professional products are
exempt from ingredient disclosure requirements.
Click to view SB-1249: http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billCompareClient.xhtml?bill_id=201720180SB1249
Click to view AB-2775: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billCompareClient.xhtml?bill_id=201720180AB2775
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September 2018, 18B-038

Canada Publishes Revised Playpen Regulation within the
Canadian Gazette Part II
On October 3, 2018, the Canadian government published within the Canadian Gazette Part II
revised requirements for Playpens. The revised regulation is designated as SOR/2018-186
and will become effective on April 3, 2019.

Background Summary

The Playpen regulation was initially published under the Canadian Hazardous Products Act (HPA). The HPA
was repealed and replaced by the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA) and the Playpen Regulation
was listed in the CCPSA with the designation SOR/2016-189. In April of 2017, Health Canada published in the
Canadian Gazette Part I the proposed revised regulations for Playpens and solicited comments fromstakeholders. The regulation was revised to improve the safety when playpens are used and to strengthen thetest evaluation conducted on playpens. The revision also aligns many of the Canadian Playpen requirementswith the US requirements for Play Yards.

Summary of Revised Regulation

The proposed Playpens Regulations includes the following; An addition for potential entrapment openings in the sides of playpens and accessories Requirements for mattress/floor pad spacing, thickness, and vertical displacement
 A proposal for incline sleep angles for accessories and segmented mattress pads
 Proposed warnings to appear on the playpen
 An amendment to the current stability test
 Added requirements for top rails including latching and locking mechanisms, false latch, top rail
configuration, and top rail to corner post attachment
 Added requirements for deflection and strength of sides
 Added a requirement for hazardous projections
 Added requirements for corner posts
 An increase of the height of the side from the mattress pad to the top rail
 An amendment to the openings (finger entrapment) requirement
 An amendment to the floor strength requirement
 A revised test method for the mesh openings Added a requirement for mesh and fabric attachment strength Added requirements for accessories including entrapment hazards, side height, mattress pad thickness,
integrity and sleep angle
 The removal of the previous wheel/caster requirement
 Assembly and use instructions can be contained in a pouch provided that the instructions containspecified and relevant warnings

Additional Information

Link to the Revised Regulation: http://gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2018/2018-10-03/html/sor-dors186-eng.html

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October 2018, Bulletin 18B-040

Constant Air Inflatable Standard ASTM F2729-18 Published
On October 1, 2018, ASTM International published ASTM F2729-18, Standard
Consumer Safety Specification for Constant Air Inflatable Play Devices for Home
Use. The new standard is a revision to the ASTM F2729-12.

Summary of the Revision to ASTM F2729-18
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Updated UL Standard 507 for Safety of Electrical Fans to UL 1450 Motor Operated Air
Compressors, Vacuum Pumps and Paint Equipment
Added clarification to the evaluation and added a figure for lines of visibility in section 5.5.1
Minimum tear strength requirement has been deleted
Minimum tensile strength has been lowered in section 5.6.1
Section 5.6 has been re-numbered
A note was added to section 5.7.6 regarding molten drips
All figures have been re-numbered
The anchoring requirements in section 6 have been revised and clarified
All external corners along the perimeter of the inflatable device’s footprint shall have anchor points
Section 6.1.6 was added requiring anchor points shall not be placed at the exit of a slide oraccess and egress where a child may come in contact with the stake
Section 6.3.5 was revised so that he height of entry and exit regions of all tunnels shall retain atleast half of their initial height inflated height at the 30 second markSection 6.8.8 was revised to update that blowers shall meet the applicable requirements of UL
1450
Sections 7.2.3 and 7.2.4 have been clarified that they are applicable to an access/egress step or
ramp
Section 7.3 has been revised to Hand Support and Rungs
All of section 7.3 Hand Support and Rungs has been revised and the order of the requirements
has been changed to a more logical progression
The section relating to containment requiring that during deflation, inflatable devices shall nothave walls that naturally fall outwards has been deleted
Section 8.7 was added so that portion of slides or ramps, or both, that are below 700 mm (27.5in.) are exempted from the containment requirements
A new image was added in figure 19 that illustrates slide containing walls requirements
Section 9.1.2 now allows slides 0.91 m (3 ft) or less are exempted from this requirement for depthof the transition platform on slides
Section 9.2.2 now allows slides 0.91 m (3 ft) or less are exempted from this requirement for theslide chute entrance
Sections 9.3.4 and 9.3.5 have been clarified on the specific portion of the slide on were the heightmeasurement will be taken
Section 9.4.3 has been added so that slides or ramps, or both, that are below 0.910 m (3 ft) are
exempted from the exit region requirements
Section 10.4 has been re-numbered
Section 10.4.1 has been added that requires No head-first sliding. Always slide feet-first
Section 10.4.2 has been added that requires the following or equivalent warnings, in ANSI Z535.4
consistent format, which states:o WARNING – Follow Anchoring Instructions
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Section 10.4.5.1 adds an example of such a warning label can be found in Annex A2.
Section 11.4.2 has been revised to add at least the following additional information:o Stakes are installed to be driven straight down until the top of the stake is below ground levelo Do not drive stakes at an angleo For best holding strength, drive stakes into hard, dry soilo In loose or wet soil, or both, stake holding strength will be reduced
An image was added to figure 20 to address the proper stake angle
Section 11.11.2 was revised for clarity that this requirement is intended to pool or hold any depth of water
Section 11.11.2.1 was revised for clarity that this requirement can be the cover page or the first page of the
instruction manual
Annex A2 adds wind speed label graphics

Additional Information

To view and purchase a copy of the ASTM F2729-18:
http://www.astm.org/Standards/F2729.htm
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October 2018, Bulletin 18B-041

New California Proposition 65 Settlements
There have been a number of California Proposition 65 settlements recently
finalized that involve traffic cones, chocolate products, safety vests, tarps,
sprayer hoses, brooms, greenhouse covers, clothing hangers, umbrellas,cell phone cases, knee pads, decorative pillows, pencil pouches, soft vinylbags, tile mallets and book lights.
Traffic cones Less than 100 ppm total Lead and Less than 1.0 ug Lead in Ghost wipe
 Or provide warning label
Chocolate products
Up to 65% Cacao
 No more than 0.065 ppm total lead and No more than 0.320 ppm total cadmium Or provide warning label
Greater than 65% and up to 95% Cacao
 No more than 0.100 ppm total lead and No more than 0.400 ppm total cadmium Or provide warning label
Greater than 95% Cacao
 No more than 0.200 ppm total lead and No more than 0.800 ppm total cadmium Or provide warning label
Safety vests
 Less than 1000 ppm DEHP
 Warning labels cannot be used as an alternative to meeting the requirement
Tarps
 No more than 1000 ppm DEHP
 Or provide warning label
Sprayer hoses
 No more than 1000 ppm DEHP
 Or provide warning label
Broom No more than 1000 ppm DEHP
 Warning labels cannot be used as an alternative to meeting the requirement
Greenhouse cover Less than 1000 ppm each of DEHP, BBP, DBP, DIDP, DINP, and DnHP Or provide warning label
Clothing hanger products
 No more than 1000 ppm each of DEHP, BBP, DBP, DIDP, DINP, DNOP and DnHP Warning labels cannot be used as an alternative to meeting the requirement
Umbrellas
 No more than 1000 ppm DINP Or provide warning label
Cell phone cases
 No more than 3 ppm Bisphenol A
 Or provide warning label

Knee pads
 Less than 1000 ppm DEHP
 Or provide warning label
Decorative pillows
 Less than 1000 ppm DEHP
 Warning labels cannot be used as an alternative to meeting the requirement
Tile mallets
 No more than 1000 ppm each of DINP and DIDP
 Or provide warning label
Pencil pouches No more than 1000 ppm each of DINP and DIDP
 Or provide warning label
Soft vinyl bags
 No more than 100 ppm Lead
 Warning labels cannot be used as an alternative to meeting the requirement
Book Lights
 No more than 1000 ppm DEHP
 Warning labels cannot be used as an alternative to meeting the requirement
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October 2018, 018B-042

US Proposed Bill: Federal Flammability Regulation for
Upholstered Furniture: “Safer Occupancy Furniture
Flammability Act (SOFFA)”
Proposed Senate Bill: The recent Senate Bill proposes to adopt California flammability
standard, known as the Bureau of Electronic and Appliance Repair, Home Furnishings
and Thermal Insulation of the Department of Consumer Affairs of the State of California
in Technical Bulletin 117–2013, entitled “Requirements, Test Procedure and Apparatus
for Testing the Smolder Resistance of Materials Used in Upholstered Furniture”, originallypublished June 2013, as a Federal Flammability Act.

The terms “upholstered furniture” means an article of adult or children’s seating furniture that is
intended for indoor use, is movable or stationary; is constructed with a contiguous upholsteredseat; and back, or arm.
It may be sold with a cushion or pillow, without regard to whether that cushion or pillow, isattached or detached with respect to the article of furniture; be stuffed or filled, or able to be
stuffed or filled, in whole or in part, with any material, including a substance or material that is
hidden or concealed by fabric or another covering, including a cushion or pillow belonging to, or
forming a part of, the article of furniture; and together with the structural units of the article offurniture, any filling material, and the container and covering with respect to those structural units
and that filling material, can be used as a support for the body of an individual, or the limbs andfeet of an individual, when the individual sits in an upright or reclining position.
The proposed standard is titled as the Safer Occupancy Furniture Flammability Act (SOFFA) andwill be enforceable 180 days after the date of enactment of the Act.
Additional Information

https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senatebill/3551/text?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%5B%22s3551%22%5D%7D&r=1

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October 2018, Bulletin 18B-043

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CPSC Publishes Direct Final Rule for Infant bath Tubs
On October 23, 2018, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) staff publisheda Direct Final Rule within the Federal Register for a revision to 16 CFR 1234, Safety
Standard for Infant Bath Tubs. 16 CFR 1234 will now reference ASTM F2670-18
Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Infant bath tubs as mandatory with nomodifications.
Background of CPSIA Requirements
Section 104 of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA), requires the United States
Consumer Product Safety Commission (Commission or CPSC) to promulgate consumer product safety
standards for durable infant or toddler products. These standards are to be ‘‘substantially the same as’’applicable voluntary standards or more stringent than the voluntary standard if the Commission concludes
that more stringent requirements would further reduce the risk of injury associated with the product. The
Commission is issuing this Direct Final Rule for infant bath tubs in response to the direction under Section
104(b) of the CPSIA.
Background of 16 CFR 1234
The Commission issued a Final Rule for 16 CFR 1234 on March 30, 2017. The Final Rule became effective
on October 2, 2017 and referenced the ASTM F2670-17 Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Infant
Bath Tubs with no modifications.
Revisions of ASTM F2670-18, Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Infant Bath Tubs
The ASTM subcommittee balloted and approved changes to the standard for a 2018 version. Thesechanges include requirements for infant tub accessories, added several definitions, a section for multi-use
products was added, a line for CPSIA compliance was added, the format of the required warnings on the
product was revised, a section was added for the warning design on the package of an infant bath tub
accessory that is sold separately, instructional literature labeling requirements were editorially revised, plus
other editorial revisions were made.
Additional Information
The CPSC is issuing this Direct Final Rule and this will become effective on January 15, 2019 unless the
CPSC receives significant adverse comments within 30 days from the date of publication within the Federal
Register.
To view the direct Final Rule for Infant Bath Tubs:
https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2018-10-23/pdf/2018-23071.pdf
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October 2018, Bulletin 18B-045

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Oregon Revises Toxic-Free Kids Rule
The Public Health Division of the Oregon Health Authority has published two Permanent Administrative Orders
to amend the rules under Toxic-Free Kids Act. These two orders have amended the list of High Priority
Chemicals of Concern for Children’s Health (HPCCCH) and the notification requirements.

Overview of Amendment
List of High Priority Chemicals of Concern for Children’s Health
According to the Toxic-Free Kids Act, the Authority is required to review and revise the list of High Chemicals ofConcern for Children’s Health (HPCCCH) every three years and a maximum of 5 HPCCCHs may be added to
the list during each revision period. The Authority has to consider adding or removing HPCCCH that are addedor removed from Washington State Department of Ecology’s Reporting List of Chemicals of High Concern toChildren (CHCC).
Changes to Washington State Department of Ecology’s CHCC list were made through Washington
Administrative Code rulemaking and took effect on October 30, 2017. Therefore, the Authority is adding 5 of the
20 chemicals that were added to the Ecology’s list and removing the three chemicals that Ecology removed
from their list (the revised list in Oregon contains 68 HPCCCHs).
Effective date for this revision is January 1, 2019.
Substances that were added and removed from the HPCCCH list:
Added
CAS no.
Removed
Bisphenol S
80-09-1
Phthalic anhydride
Triphenyl phosphate
115-86-6
Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxne
Tris(1-chloro-2-propyl) phosphate
13674-84-5
Molybdenum and molybdenum compounds
Short-chain chlorinated paraffins

85535-84-8

2-ethylhexyl-2,3,4,5-tetrabromobenzoate

183658-27-7

CAS no.
85-44-9556-67-2
7439-98-7

Notification Requirements
Major amendments
 Clarifies that only one report (every two years) is needed for a specific children’s product and that only
one person or entity needs to submit that report.
 Establishes a hierarchy of persons or entities the Authority will hold primarily responsible for reporting
and with respect to enforcement.
 Requires the number of children's products sold or offered for sale in Oregon that contain a HPCCCH
be reported in the biennial notification.
Effective date for this revision is October 1, 2018.
Additional Information (Permanent Administrative Order):PH 252-2018:https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/HEALTHYENVIRONMENTS/HEALTHYNEIGHBORHOODS/TOXICSUBSTANCES/Documents/OAR%203
33-016-2020%20FINAL%20text.pdf

PH 253-2018:https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/HEALTHYENVIRONMENTS/HEALTHYNEIGHBORHOODS/TOXICSUBSTANCES/Documents/OAR%203
33-016-2060%3b%202080%3b%202090%20FINAL%20text.pdf

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November 2018, Bulletin 18B-046

US Interim Enforcement Policy: 16 CFR 1632
Standard for the Flammability of Mattress Pads
Due to a shortage of standard reference material (SRM) cigarettes, the CPSC’s Office ofCompliance and Field Operations (Compliance) implemented an Interim Enforcement Policy for
mattress pads subject to 16 C.F.R. Part 1632 – Standard for the Flammability of Mattresses andMattress Pads. Similarly, in 2006, there was also a reduced testing requirement issued formattress testing.
For an interim time, CPSC Compliance will allow mattress pad manufacturers to reduce testingfrom six mattress pad surfaces to two mattress pad surfaces for each new prototype that istested to the Standard, due to lack of available SRM cigarettes needed for testing. Althoughtesting six surfaces is required in the Standard, a reduction to two surfaces will still provide
useful safety testing to confirm if smoldering ignition meets the requirements of the standard. A
prototype will be accepted if the char lengths of the 18 individual cigarettes are not more than 2
inches in any direction from the nearest point of the cigarette on two mattress pad surfaces.
This requirement is applicable to bare surface and sheeted surface requirements. The Interim
Enforcement Policy for Mattresses continues to be in effect for mattress prototypes.
In addition, Compliance will no longer require the use of only unopened packages of SRM
cigarettes for each series of tests (16 C.F.R. § 1632.4(b)(3)). Relaxing this requirement willallow partial packs (or leftovers from prior testing) of SRM cigarettes to be used when
conducting the tests to maximize the limited available supply.
Effective Date
This policy became effective on November 1, 2018, and will remain in effect until further
notice. The CPSC is continuing to monitor the availability of the SRM and may revert orchange this policy with at least 30 days’ notice.
Additional Information
https://origin.prod.cpsc.gov/s3fspublic/Mattress_Pads_Interim_Policy.pdf?Zv6uFA5izDfyYIfCsI6SsglANfRz_UTs
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November 2018, Bulletin 18B-047

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U.S. FDA to Remove Lead Acetate as an Approved Color Additive in Hair
Dyes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plans on prohibiting the use of lead acetate as a color
additive in hair dyes due to evidence submitted in a color additive petition. The FDA has “concluded
that there is no longer a reasonable certainty of no harm from this use of lead acetate” since per the
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “there is no safe exposure level for lead”.
There will be a 30-day period for interested parties to file objections. If the FDA does not receive
objections or, after the FDA responds to objections, if submitted, there will be a 12-month effective
date for manufacturers to reformulate their products. They have chosen a relatively quick enforcement
date because some manufacturers have already removed lead acetate from hair dyes and are using
bismuth citrate as an alternative.
Click to view FDA Constituent Update issued October 30, 2018:https://www.fda.gov/Food/NewsEvents/ConstituentUpdates/ucm624409.htm
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U.S. FDA Considering Adding Sesame to Major Allergen List –Requests Feedback
There are currently eight major allergens that food manufacturers in the US are required to identify on
their package labels: milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, and soybeans. However,there is growing evidence suggesting that there are a number of Americans with sesame allergies,
comparable to the number of individuals with soy and fish allergies at more than 0.1% of the US
population. Because of this growing concern, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) isrequesting information on the prevalence of sesame-containing foods distributed in the US(particularly products where it does not specifically declare the presence of sesame such as productswith tahini) and the potential regulatory impact of requiring a new allergen disclosure.
Click to view FDA Statement issued October 29, 2018:https://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm624484.htm
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18NB-032, November 2018www. b ur e au v er it as .c om /C P SCalifornia Limits Flame Retardants in Furniture, Mattresses, and Juvenile
Products
California has enacted a law that restricts a wide range of flame retardants in upholstered andreupholstered furniture, mattresses, and certain juvenile products. Under the law, these products cannot
be sold or distributed within the state as of January 1, 2020. The juvenile products covered by the law
include, but are not limited to, the following products for children under 12 years old: bassinets, booster
seats, changing pads, floor playmats, highchairs, highchair pads, infant bouncers, infant carriers, infantseats, infant swings, infant walkers, nursing pads, nursing pillows, playpen side pads, playards, portable
hook-on chairs, strollers, and children’s nap mats.
The law specifically exempts electronic components, or casing of those components from having to meet
its requirements as well as components of adult mattresses other than foam and threads or fibers forstitching children’s mattress components together.
The law does not provide a specific list of chemicals that are restricted. Instead it defines broad
categories of flame retardants such as any halogenated, organophosphorus, organonitrogen, or
nanoscale chemical whose functional use is to resist or inhibit the spread of fire or as a synergist such achemical.
Link to Regulations: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201720180AB2998
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18NB-033, November 2018www. b ur ea u v er it as .c om /C P SCalifornia Proposed Bill Would Ban the Sale of Fur Products
The California state Assembly has proposed a Bill: AB 44 - Fur Products: Prohibition. If passed, thisbill would make it unlawful to sell, offer for sale, display for sale, trade, give, donate, or otherwise
distribute a fur product, as defined in the bill, in the state of California. The bill would also make it
unlawful to manufacture a fur product in California.
Definitions per the proposed Bill:
Fur: “any animal skin or part thereof with hair, fleece, or fur fibers attached thereto, either in its raw orprocessed state. “Fur” does not include such skins or parts thereof that are to be converted into
leather, which in processing will have the hair, fleece, or fur fiber completely removed; cowhide withhair attached thereto; or lambskin or sheepskin with hair attached thereto.”
Fur product: “any article of clothing or covering for any part of the body, or any fashion accessory,
including, but not limited to, handbags, shoes, slippers, hats, earmuffs, scarves, shawls, gloves,jewelry, and keychains, that is made in whole or in part of fur. “Fur product” does not include any dog
or cat fur product, as defined in Section 1308 of Title 19 of the United States Code.” (Please note that
under 19 CFR 1308, US Customs prohibits the importation of dog and cat fur products.)
The proposed bill states that violators would not be subject to criminal penalties, but would be subject
to civil penalties/fines.
If the bill is passed, BVCPS will issue an updated Newsbyte.
NOTE: Earlier this year, the city of San Francisco, California issued an ordinance to prohibit the saleof fur products. The San Francisco law will go into effect on January 1, 2019. There will be a one-yearamnesty until January 1, 2020 for retailers that can provide proof of purchase prior to March 20, 2018.
This ban does not include leather products, sheep or lamb skin products, non-apparel products, orsecond-hand items. A $500 penalty per item, per day could be fined for a company’s first violation.
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Update on Ontario’s Upholstered and Stuffed Article Regulation
The Government of Ontario announced Bill 66 to revoke the Upholstered and Stuffed Articles
regulation under TSSA (Technical Standards and Safety Act). They are targeting July 1, 2019 for thebill to become effective.
The bill will eliminate Ontario’s specific requirements for Upholstered and Stuffed Articles and remove
the enforcement role of the TSSA for these items in the Province of Ontario only.
Please also be advised that upholstered and stuffed articles will still need to comply with the legislation
under the Federal Canada Consumer Product Safety Act and Textile Labelling Act.
The Provinces of Manitoba and Quebec will still regulate Upholstered and Stuffed Articles and there
are no changes scheduled for these provinces. Registration and disclosure of hidden filling materials
will still be required for Manitoba and Quebec.
In addition, there is federal legislation which protects consumers against health and safety issues
relating to all types of consumer products. For example, under the Toy Regulation of the Canada
Consumer Product Safety Act, there are additional requirements for filling that must be clean, free ofvermin, free of sharp material and non-toxic.
Upholstered and stuffed articles will still be subject to the Consumer Protection Act in Ontario. This
Act prohibits misleading descriptions of products claiming new material when a used material has
been used. Misrepresentation of a product is an offence under the Act and subject to prosecution andpossibly a civil claim.
Bureau Veritas will continue to monitor this and will provide updates when more information isavailable.
https://www.tssa.org
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Canada Amending the Textile Labelling and Advertising Regulations
Canada announced amendments to the Textile Labelling and Advertising Regulations (TLAR): SOR/2018253. Please note that the amendments do not change how textile products need to be labeled for Canadian
distribution.
Some of the amendments to TLAR were made to better reflect the Competition Bureau’s legislative authority
found under the Act:

Subsections 12(3) to 12(9) of the TLAR provide the administrative process for when a dealer
identification number (CA number) can be changed or revoked. A CA number can be used on atextile label instead of a dealer’s name and full postal address. The requirements in subsection 12(5)[e.g. for transfer, change of name or address, or closure of business] are to be replaced with terms ofuse under which dealers must ensure that information required by the Regulations is kept up to date.
The revocation process currently included in subsections 12(6 - 9) is not used and will be repealed.

The other amendments are meant to improve the clarity of the TLAR:Paragraph 5(2)(d) of the TLAR will be removed. This paragraph prohibits labels that do not comply
with section 5 of the Act. Since the details of the labelling requirement is already contained in section
5 of the Act, this paragraph is redundant.
Paragraph 14(3)(a) will be revised by removing the words “and subsection 11(3).” Subsection 11(3)does not require the provision of information and, therefore, it is not necessary to refer to subsection
11(3) in this provision.
Paragraph 31(a)(ii) of the French version will be replaced with “(ii) sous réserve de l’article 31.1 dansl’ordre de prédominance selon la masse.” This provides more clarity and consistency between the
English and French versions of the TLAR.

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