(Press Release | 2021-09-23 08:47:23) American Hygienics Corporation (AHC), Asia's largest wet wipes manufacturer, has been at the forefront of manufacturing surface disinfecting wipes for more than a decade but the outbreak of COVID19 [ Read More ]

(Press Release | 2021-09-22 18:15:54) Less than two months after its launch, Friar Gate Studios’ new fully furnished offices have reached 89% occupancy - and there are now plans to introduce a similar offer at other Connect Derby [ Read More ]

(Press Release | 2021-09-22 11:01:39) The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) has launched a new testing method – TM212-2021 – Fiber Fragment Release During Home Laundering. All textiles release fiber [ Read More ]

(Press Release | 2021-09-17 11:14:39) SGS has published an overview of the updated list of complementary documents showing conformity with Brazil’s ordinance for baby bottles and teats. On August 24, 2021, Brazil published an [ Read More ]

(Press Release | 2021-09-16 11:38:25) On July 1, 2021, the Californian Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) made carpets and rugs containing perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) a Priority Product under the Safer [ Read More ]

(Press Release | 2021-09-15 17:17:14) In July 2021, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted to retain the US Care Labeling Rule for apparel and certain textile goods. In July 2020, the FTC had voted to propose a repeal of the US [ Read More ]

(Press Release | 2021-09-14 18:37:36) East Midlands-based EMBS is the latest high profile business to take a new furnished office at Friar Gate Studios, the flagship building of the Connect Derby managed workspace scheme. Since it was [ Read More ]

(Press Release | 2021-09-13 18:42:40) Alison Handling is proud to announce that following the latest round of judging, that they have made it through to the final of the BIBAs 2021 in the small business category. The BIBAs is a [ Read More ]

(Press Release | 2021-09-10 14:31:55) SGS, the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company, is delighted to announce a complimentary online event for businesses considering entering the Chinese retail market. ‘Should [ Read More ]

(Press Release | 2021-09-09 10:40:09) The Californian city of Santa Rosa has become the latest jurisdiction to prohibit per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in food ware and/or food ware accessories for dine-ins, take-outs, or in [ Read More ]

(Press Release | 2021-09-09 10:40:03) Peru has proposed a ban on bisphenol A (BPA) in varnishes and coatings that are used in food contact materials and articles for infants and young children. Peru’s Ministry of Health signaled [ Read More ]

(Press Release | 2021-09-09 00:14:14) In an era of digital and an always mobile, always online audience, the ‘idea’ of chat and voice bots as a vehicle to supporting customer and prospect enquiries appeals to businesspeople. Done [ Read More ]

(Press Release | 2021-09-09 00:13:59) SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is hosting a live webinar on September 21, 2021, “Everything E&E Brands Need to Know About the ECHA SCIP [ Read More ]

(Press Release | 2021-09-08 15:21:37) Manufacturers of children’s seating are reminded that in July 2021 the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) published a new standard – EN 17191:2021. The standard applies to both [ Read More ]

(Press Release | 2021-09-08 15:21:33) Stakeholders are reminded that the European Union’s standard for cot and crib mattresses has been amended with the publishing of Amendment A1 to EN 16890:2017. Original published in May 2017 by [ Read More ]

(Press Release | 2021-09-07 16:59:10) Suppliers of children’s products onto the French market are advised that the authorities have updated their list of standards that give presumption of conformity. Published in the French [ Read More ]

(Press Release | 2021-09-07 16:59:03) South Korea has increased the number of phthalates restricted in children’s products from six to seven with the addition of diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP). The Ministry of Trade, Industry and [ Read More ]

(Press Release | 2021-09-07 16:58:58) Albania has approved a Candidate List of substances of very high concern (SVHC), similar to the European Union’s (EU’s) REACH Candidate List. It will come into effect on April 13, [ Read More ]

(Press Release | 2021-09-06 13:07:59) Italy has signalled its intention to adopt a draft piece of legislation that will, if accepted, amend Decree of the Minister of Health of March 21, 1973, in relation to food contact stainless steels. [ Read More ]

(Press Release | 2021-09-06 12:50:31) Stakeholders are reminded that the European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & Healthcare (EQDM) has published the first edition of its technical guide, ‘Paper and board used in food [ Read More ]