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Standards updates

 

Please see below a table summarising the most recent standards updates and upcoming dates of withdrawal (non-exhaustive):

 

(*) Date of withdrawal: latest date by which national standards conflicting with an EN (and HD for CENELEC) have to be withdrawn.

 

(**) Date of availability: date when the definitive text in the official language versions of an approved CEN/CENELEC publication is distributed by the Central Secretariat.

 

Reference

Title

Date of Withdrawal (*)

Supersedes

EN ISO 19396-1:2020

Paints and varnishes - Determination of pH value - Part 1: pH electrodes with glass membrane (ISO 19396-1:2017)

2020-08-31

 

EN ISO 19396-2:2020

Paints and varnishes - Determination of pH value - Part 2: pH electrodes with ISFET technology (ISO 19396-2:2017)

2020-08-31

 

EN ISO 19403-1:2020

Paints and varnishes - Wettability - Part 1: Terminology and general principles (ISO 19403-1:2017)

2020-08-31

 

EN ISO 19403-2:2020

Paints and varnishes - Wettability - Part 2: Determination of the surface free energy of solid surfaces by measuring the contact angle (ISO 19403-2:2017)

2020-08-31

 

EN ISO 19403-3:2020

Paints and varnishes - Wettability - Part 3: Determination of the surface tension of liquids using the pendant drop method (ISO 19403-3:2017)

2020-08-31

 

EN ISO 19403-4:2020

Paints and varnishes - Wettability - Part 4: Determination of the polar and dispersive fractions of the surface tension of liquids from an interfacial tension (ISO 19403-4:2017)

2020-08-31

 

EN ISO 19403-5:2020

Paints and varnishes - Wettability - Part 5: Determination of the polar and dispersive fractions of the surface tension of liquids from contact angles measurements on a solid with only a disperse contribution to its surface energy (ISO 19403-5:2017)

2020-08-31

 

EN ISO 19403-6:2020

Paints and varnishes - Wettability - Part 6: Measurement of dynamic contact angle (ISO 19403-6:2017)

2020-08-31

 

EN ISO 19403-7:2020

Paints and varnishes - Wettability - Part 7: Measurement of the contact angle on a tilt stage (roll-off angle) (ISO 19403-7:2017)

2020-08-31

 

EN ISO 3668:2020

Paints and varnishes - Visual comparison of colour of paints (ISO 3668:2017)

2020-08-31

 

EN 15567-1:2015+A1:2020

Sports and recreational facilities - Ropes courses - Part 1: Construction and safety requirements

2020-08-12

 

EN ISO 3668:2020

Paints and varnishes - Visual comparison of colour of paints (ISO 3668:2017)

2020-08-31

EN ISO 3668:2001

EN 12697-11:2020

Bituminous mixtures - Test methods - Part 11: Determination of the affinity between aggregate and bitumen

2020-08-31

EN 12697-11:2012

EN 12697-14:2020

Bituminous mixtures - Test methods - Part 14: Water content

2020-08-31

EN 12697-14:2000/AC:2001
EN 12697-14:2000

EN 12697-19:2020

Bituminous mixtures - Test methods - Part 19: Permeability of specimen

2020-08-31

EN 12697-19:2012

EN 12697-20:2020

Bituminous mixtures - Test methods - Part 20: Indentation using cube or Marshall specimens

2020-08-31

EN 12697-20:2012

EN 12697-21:2020

Bituminous mixtures - Test methods - Part 21: Indentation using plate specimens

2020-08-31

EN 12697-21:2012

EN 12697-22:2020

Bituminous mixtures - Test methods - Part 22: Wheel tracking

2020-08-31

EN 12697-22:2003+A1:2007

EN 12697-28:2020

Bituminous mixtures - Test methods - Part 28: Preparation of samples for determining binder content, water content and grading

2020-08-31

EN 12697-28:2000

EN 12697-34:2020

Bituminous mixtures - Test methods - Part 34: Marshall test

2020-08-31

EN 12697-34:2012

EN 12697-39:2020

Bituminous mixtures - Test methods - Part 39: Binder content by ignition

2020-08-31

EN 12697-39:2012

EN 12697-40:2020

Bituminous mixtures - Test methods - Part 40: In situ drainability

2020-08-31

EN 12697-40:2012

EN 12697-45:2020

Bituminous mixtures - Test methods - Part 45: Saturation Ageing Tensile Stiffness (SATS) conditioning test

2020-08-31

EN 12697-45:2012

EN 12697-46:2020

Bituminous mixtures - Test methods - Part 46: Low temperature cracking and properties by uniaxial tension tests

2020-08-31

EN 12697-46:2012

EN 12697-6:2020

Bituminous mixtures - Test methods - Part 6: Determination of bulk density of bituminous specimens

2020-08-31

EN 12697-6:2012

Reference

Title

Date of Availability (**)

Supersedes

CEN/TS 927-8:2020

Paints and varnishes - Coating materials and coating systems for exterior wood - Part 8: Determination of the adhesion on wood after water exposure by a double-X-cut test

2020-02-19

 

 

 

France

 

Security requirements for bunk beds

 

On 12th February 2020, the French authorities published the notice No 130 relating to the application of Decree No. 95-949 of August 25, 1995 in order to prevent risks resulting from the use of bunk beds in domestic or collective spaces.

 

The decree n° 95-949 of 25 August 1995 defines the security requirements for bunk beds for use in domestic places or communal spaces.

 

This notice contains, in appendix, the list of references of the standards mentioned in article 3 of decree n° 95-949 of 25 August 1995.

 

STANDARD INDEX

TITLE OF THE STANDARD

NF D 62 100-1
(December 2019)

Furniture - Loft beds with fixed base - Part 1: safety requirements

NF D 62-100-2
(December 2019)

Furniture - Loft beds with fixed base - Part 2: test methods

NF EN 747-1 + A1
(August 2015)

Furniture - Bunk beds and raised beds - Part 1: safety, strength and durability requirements

NF EN 747-2 + A1
(August 2015)

Furniture - Bunk beds and raised beds - Part 2: test methods

 

This notice cancels and replaces the notice with the same objective published in the Official Journal of the French Republic of September 19, 2015. It will be updated if the content of its appendix changes.

 

Products conforming to standards whose references were published in the Official Journal of the French Republic by the notice of September 19, 2015 can be placed on the market within one year from the publication of this notice and marketed up to 'while stocks last.

 

US

 

Revising the Interim Enforcement Policy for mattresses and mattress pads subject to 16 CFR part 1632

 

On the 13th march 2020, the Consumer Product Safety Commission opened a public consultation on proposed extension to the approval of information specific to manufacturers and importers of mattresses and mattress pads. This regulation establishes testing and recordkeeping requirements for manufacturers and importers subject to Commission standards. The office of the secretary must receive comments in response to the public consultation no later than May 12, 2020.

 

For further information, please consult the Federal Register website here.

 

Upcoming dates of application

 

As a reminder, below is a summary table of the legislation that will come into effect within the next six months and which will require application:

 

  • Legislation:

    Manufacturers and importers should carefully consider these upcoming application dates and confirm that their products comply with these restrictions:

    • US: 16 CFR Part 1632 - Standard for the flammability of mattresses and mattress pads (FF 4-72, amended)

      According to the 2020 Interim Enforcement Policy for Mattresses and Mattress Pads Subject to 16 CFR Part 1632, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently procured a new SRM cigarette, SRM 1196a, which is now directly available for purchase from NIST

      This updated policy will become effective on June 8, 2020 and remain in effect until further notice

 

Standards updates

 

See below a table summarising the most recent ASTM standards updates:

 

Reference

Title

ASTM E1474 - 20a

Standard Test Method for Determining the Heat Release Rate of Upholstered Furniture and Mattress Components or Composites Using a Bench Scale Oxygen Consumption Calorimeter

 

China

 

China Publishes 173 National Standards

 

On 6th March 2020, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) and the Standardization Administration of the P.R.C. (SAC) published the notice No.1 of 2020 to release a list of 173 national standards and 2 revised national standards.

 

The below tables summarises relevant standards relating to our industry (non-exhaustive).

 

Standards relevant to textiles and leathers:

 

No.

Standard No.

Standard Name

Implementation Date

86

GB/T 38462-2020

Textiles -Nonwoven fabrics for isolation gowns

2020-10-01

88

GB/T 38464-2020

Test method for artificial leather and synthetic leather—Determination of rubbing resistance

2020-10-01

89

GB/T 38465-2020

Test method for artificial leather and synthetic leather—Determination of cold resistance

2020-10-01

92

GB/T 38473-2020

Textiles -Determination of drying rate in dynamic state (sweating guarded-hotplate test)

2020-10-01

 

Standards are relevant to health protection:

 

No.

Standard No.

Standard Name

Implementation Date

97

GB/T 38496-2020

Toxicological procedures and methods of safety evaluation for disinfectant

2020-10-01

98

GB/T 38497-2020

Evaluation method of endoscopic disinfection effect

2020-10-01

99

GB/T 38498-2020

Evaluation method to determine metal corrosion of disinfectant

2020-10-01

100

GB/T 38499-2020

Evaluation method for stability of disinfectant

2020-10-01

102

GB/T 38502-2020

Test method for bactericidal effect of disinfectant in laboratory

2020-10-01

103

GB/T 38503-2020

Good manufacturing practice for disinfectant

2020-10-01

104

GB/T 38504-2020

Evaluation method of disinfectant effect of spray

2020-10-01

 

The complete list of notifications can be found here (in Chinese).

 

Canada

 

New standard for Barbecue grill brushes

 

On 19th December 2019, CSA group published the first edition of CSA Z630, Barbecue grill brushes.

 

This standard outlines requirements in relation to the performance, testing, and marking of hand-held barbecue grill brushes and replacement heads with metal bristles for consumer use, intended to clean cooking surfaces of barbecue grills.

 

Public Consultation on Parabens

 

On 14th March 2020, the draft screening assessment for Parabens group was published in Canada Gazette, Part I, and will be open for public comment for 60 days, until May 13, 2020. The final screening assessment and risk management approach will take into consideration any comments and new evidence received during the consultation period.

 

For more information, please consult the Health Canada website here.

 

International

 

Regulatory proposals notified to WTO

 

Please see the below table summarising the most recent notifications made to the World Trade Organization (non-exhaustive):

 

Notification number / Link

Country

Title

G/TBT/N/USA/1586

US

Consumer Product Exposure Warnings

 

Proposed rule - Amends rules clarifying the requirements to provide safe harbor warnings for products sold on the internet, in catalogs, and certain provisions specific to alcoholic beverage warnings

G/TBT/N/VNM/159

Vietnam

The draft national technical regulation on wood paints and varnishes. Part 1. PU paints and varnishes (Polyurethane)

 

It does not apply to wood paints and varnishes which are used as testing samples, product samples, display samples, or temporarily imported for export and transit. This draft technical regulation applies to:

 

  • Domestic and foreign organisations, individuals manufacturing, processing, trading, exporting and importing food grade salt in the territory of Vietnam
  • State management agencies, relevent organisations and individuals. This draft technical regulation stipulates the responsibilities of organisations, individuals and implementing organisations of managing agencies

G/TBT/N/VNM/161

Vietnam

Draft Circular replacing the Circular No.05/2019/TT-BTTTT dated July 09th, 2019 specifying the List of products and goods with unsafe capability under management responsibility of Ministry of Information and Communications

 

It specifies the list of unsafe products and goods under the management and responsibility of the Ministry of Information and Communications, which is in line with the Law on quality of products and goods. The List of products and goods is divided into 2 sub-lists, which are detailed in Annex I and Annex II. Each sub-list has its own principles for mandatory quality management (ie, certification, declaration, import examination), according to the Circular No.30/2011/TT-BTTTT dated October, 31 2011 specifying mandatory certification and declaration of products and goods in the information technology and communications sector and the Circular No.15/2018/TT-BTTTT dated 15 November 2018 provides modifications and amendments to the Circular No.30/2011/TT-BTTTT

 

 

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