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>		U.S. : House Passes Consumer Product Safety Moderization Act (HR 4040) December 2007
>		CPSC Reminds Retailers of Drawstring Guidelines and Hazards December 2007
>		Tianjin Location Updates Capabilites for Inspection Services December 2007
>		European Union: Commission Presents Consumer Product Safety Review December 2007
>		U.S. Proposes Federal Bill Banning Phthalates December 2007
>		New California Proposition 65 Settlement Regarding Lead in Bicycles and Accessories November 2007
>		European Update: New Luminaire Standard EN 60598-2-12:2006 - Socket-Outlet Mounted Nightlights November 2007
>		New Zealand Issues Proposed Policy Statement on Formaldehyde in Clothing and Other Textiles November 2007
>		EU Publishes Updated List of Harmonized Toy Standards November 2007
>		CCMI Qualifies Bureau Veritas Lab for Fiber Identification November 2007
>		Update on the US Industry and Federal Response to Toy Safety October 2007
>		Upcoming California Regulation on Formaldehyde in Composite Wood October 2007
>		California Proposition 65 Update: Settlements for Aluminum Cookware & Modeling Clay October 2007
>		Safety of Toys: European Commission and Industry Response October 2007
>		California Bans Phthalates in Children's Products October 2007
>		Magnet Safety: France Issues Labeling Requirements October 2007
>		New California Proposition 65 Settlement for Metallic Products October 2007
>		State of Florida Proposes Prohibiting the Sale of Imitation Firearms October 2007
>		Preparing for the Energy-Using Products (EuP) Ecodesign Directive October 2007
>		Australia and New Zealand Ban Toys with Unsafe Levels of Lead September 2007
>		US Customs and Border Protection Launches C-TPAT Pilot Program September 2007
>		Overcoming Compliance Challenges with the New EMC Directive (2004/108/EC) September 2007
>		Escalating Recalls for High Lead in Consumer Products September 2007
>		Minnesota Bans Brominated Flame Retardants September 2007
>		US & Chinese Product Safety Agencies Announce Agreement September 2007
>		Toys Included in Scope of China's Urgent Notice #671 September 2007
>		Diethylene Glycol (DEG) in Toothpaste September 2007
>		Proposed Norwegian Regulation to Ban 18 Hazardous Substances in Consumer Products September 2007
>		Update on Regulations for Products Exported from China August 2007
>		New York State Enacts Law on the Labeling of Faux and Real Fur August 2007
>		New European Standard Issued on Flammability of Children’s Nightwear August 2007
>		New ASTM Standard Issued on Fire Safety for Candle Accessories August 2007
>		Safety of Chinese Imports: Update on the US Federal Response August 2007
>		Reminder: Appliances and Electrical Products European Standards Date of Withdrawal August 2007
>		Update and Overview: U.S. PBDE Legislation July 2007
>		Toxics in Packaging Clearinghouse (TPCH) Announces Results of New Study on Heavy Metals in Packaging July 2007
>		Bureau Veritas LCIE China: New Advanced Power Tool Testing Evaluates Fitness-for-Use (FFU) July 2007
>		California Assembly Passes Bill to Ban Phthalates in Toys and Childcare Products July 2007
>		Proposed Korea RoHS/ELV Act and Regulations July 2007
>		Bureau Veritas LCIE China: New Safety Tests for Plugs, Socket-Outlets and Bulbs July 2007
>		Bureau Veritas LCIE China: Mark Service developed for Chinese Manufacturers of Low Voltage Products July 2007
>		Overview: U.S. Energy Efficiency Requirements for Torchiere Lighting Products July 2007
>		New Guidance for Monomers and Polymers Under REACH July 2007
>		Proposed Chicago Toy Magnet Restrictions are Tabled July 2007
>		Bureau Veritas Participation in AAFA Environmental Seminar Caps One-Year of Work on Restricted Substances List June 2007
>		California Air Resources Board Sets Limits to Reduce Formaldehyde Emissions in Composite Wood Products June 2007
>		New California Regulations: Energy Efficiency Requirements for External Power Supplies June 2007
>		EU RoHS: Enforcement Update May 2007
>		Revisions to ISTA 3A Testing Procedures May 2007
>		US Lead Legislation and Update May 2007
>		US CPSC Investigates Lead in PVC Infant Bibs May 2007
>		Research Organization Reports 1,4-Dioxane Exceeds Recommended Limits in some Cosmetic Products May 2007
>		Canada Proposes to Amend the Cribs and Cradles Regulations and Requests Comments from Industry May 2007
>		Correction Issued for Flammability of Children’s Sleepwear (16 CFR 1615) April 2007
>		New EU Requirements for Projectile Toys with Suction Cups April 2007
>		New Requirements in the EU for Toys Intended for Drinking April 2007
>		Children’s Sleepwear Safety: Update from Health Canada April 2007
>		CCC Mark Update March 2007
>		New Reference Number for Low Voltage Directive: 2006/95/EC March 2007
>		Changes to the New ASTM F963-2007 Edition March 2007
>		Chinese Standard Bans Harmful Substances in Leather and Fur March 2007
>		Canada Amends the Hazardous Products (Glazed Ceramics and Glassware) Regulations March 2007
>		European Standard Updates Method for Wear and Corrosion in Nickel Release March 2007
>		Australia Regulates Children's Nightwear and Paper Patterns for Nightwear March 2007
>		Revised Guidelines on Fragrance in Children’s Toys March 2007
>		Directives Published on Elastolefin and Amended Methods for Quantitative Analysis of Binary Textile Fibre Mixtures March 2007
>		Bureau Veritas Announces New Testing Capabilities for Baby Sleeping Bags and Infant Duvets in the UK February 2007
>		New US Labeling Requirements for Portable Generators February 2007
>		UK Restricts Manufacture, Import, and Sale of Toy Guns February 2007
>		CPSC Proposes New Rulemaking on Children’s Metal Jewelry February 2007
>		UK Implementation of EU Directive 2006/2/EC on Textile Fibres January 2007
>		Directive on Perfluorooctane Sulfonates (PFOS) is Published January 2007
>		Revised US Requirements for Labeling Wool Take Effect Immediately January 2007

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