Dec 15, 2010, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) added eight chemical substances to the Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) for Authorisation. Companies are advised to check the potential obligations that result from this listing. Following the unanimous agreement of the Member State Committee, ECHA is adding eight...

For products first placed on the European market from 20 July 2011 there will be new legal requirements for toys associated with food. States Of the Directive(2005/84/EC) 1: Toys contained within food or co-mingled with food must have their own packaging. This packaging, as it is supplied, must be of such dimensions as to prevent its being...

With increasing concerns on the use of cadmium and it's associated health risks, four states in the US have introduced legislation restricting cadmium in children's jewelry including California, Connecticut, Illinois and Minnesota. Similar legislation are proposed in the State of New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island.Summary table for the States...