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Eurofins Softlines & Leather Monthly Bulletin (September 2021)

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Eurofins newsflash Softlines and Leather

 

EUROPE

 

Standards updates

 

The following table summarises the most recent standard updates and upcoming dates of withdrawal (non-exhaustive).

 

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FRANCE

 

The identification of endocrine disruptors in consumer products

 

On 25 August 2021, The French Authorities published the following Decree related to law AGEC (the fight against waste and the circular economy).

 

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Technical publications

 

Please find a table summarising recent technical publications (non-exhaustive).

 

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U.S.

 

New AATCC method for release of fiber fragments

 

The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) published the Test Method for Fiber Fragment Release During Home Laundering (AATCC TN 212-2021).

 

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Utah - New requirement for sterilisation of quilted clothing

 

1 January 2022 is the date limit to add the sterilisation permit number (PER. NO.) in the textile label of quilted and filling clothing. The State of Utah’s Bedding, Upholstered Furniture and Quilted Clothing Inspection Act has the aim of protect consumers and provide hygienically clean and safe product.

 

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The first Prop 65 Notice of BPA in textiles

 

In September 2021 the first 60-day Notice on Bisphenol-A (BPA) in textiles according to California Proposition 65 was issued.

 

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Standards updates

 

The following table summarises some recent ASTM standards updates.

 

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INTERNATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

 

Regulatory proposals notified to WTO

 

The following table summarises the most recent notifications made to the World Trade Organization (WTO) (non-exhaustive).

 

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PRODUCT RECALLS / ALERTS

 

Europe

 

RAPEX (European Commission Rapid Alert System for dangerous non-food products – Alerts reported by EU national authorities).

 

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US

 

Between 21 August and 20 September 2021, the CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) published the following recalls.

 

 

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