Eurofins Softlines & Leather Monthly Bulletin (September 2021)
EUROPE
The following table summarises the most recent standard updates and upcoming dates of withdrawal (non-exhaustive).
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).
Please find a table summarising recent technical publications (non-exhaustive).
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).
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.
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.
The following table summarises some recent ASTM standards updates.
INTERNATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Regulatory proposals notified to WTO
The following table summarises the most recent notifications made to the World Trade Organization (WTO) (non-exhaustive).
Europe
RAPEX (European Commission Rapid Alert System for dangerous non-food products – Alerts reported by EU national authorities).
US
Between 21 August and 20 September 2021, the CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) published the following recalls.
