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Chemical substances causing cancer, genetic mutations or harming reproduction (CRM) are widely present in childcare products, such as car seats, bibs, and baby changing mats.

Europe: Eight New Substances in the SVHC Candidate List Retailers, brands and manufacturers must notify ECHA about any substance limit over 0,1% in their articles, within six months from the inclusion of that substance in the Candidate List. You can read all about it [HERE] on ul.com Europe: Eight New ... Read more

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SCIP The European Chemicals Agency has launched a new online database called "SCIP", which stands for "Substances of Concern In articles as such or in complex objects (Products)". SCIP is the database for information on substances of concern in articles as such or in complex objects (products), established under the ... Read more

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CLP Reform; EU Seeks Input (posted September 2021) The European Commission is collecting comments on a proposed change to the EU's chemical classification law, which would be a significant step toward a far bigger overhaul of the EU's chemical framework. The European Commission is seeking feedback on the Regulation on ... Read more

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The European Commission has taking an important new step to protect EU citizens' health from hazardous chemicals contained in mixtures for tattoo inks and permanent make-up. With a new restriction adopted in December under the EU chemical legislation, the European Commission aims to ensure that EU citizens are equally protected, no ... Read more