http://eco-track.com ECO-TRACK - global benchmark in environmental intelligence and product oriented regulatory tracking for textiles, apparel, footwear and sports equipment en-us copyright (c) 2005 ECO-TRACK Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:43:43 CST http://www.eco-track.com/reg_alerts/regulatory_alert_detail.php?id=1742 The latest version of the ECO-TRACK newsletter provides information on regulatory development from November to February 2008. The last months have been relatively quite as far as regards new developments in the field of restricted substances. However, there are some interesting developments relating to new proposed restrictions and updated older requirements. Furthermore there is still a lot of attention for the uphold of the existing legislation considering substances. Therefore, this newsletter contains a supplementary chapter focussing on the enforcement of the legislation on substances in clothing and toys. Although not substance related, quite a few other developments that might be of interest to ECO-TRACK members were noticed. Therefore, the ECO-TRACK team again included a chapter on non substance related developments. Thu, 26 Mar 2009 0:00:00 CST http://www.eco-track.com/reg_alerts/regulatory_alert_detail.php?id=1728 On 29 January 2009 a draft European Commission Decision was adopted to ban dimethylfumarate (DMF) in consumer products, such as leather furniture or footwear. Member States voted in favour of a draft Decision to ensure that consumer products containing the strongly sensitising DMF are not placed on the market in the EU. If these products are already on the market, they will have to be recalled and withdrawn without delay. Mon, 23 Feb 2009 0:00:00 CST http://www.eco-track.com/reg_alerts/regulatory_alert_detail.php?id=1670 The latest version of the ECO-TRACK newsletter provides information on regulatory development from May to October 2008. Mon, 08 Dec 2008 0:00:00 CST http://www.eco-track.com/reg_alerts/regulatory_alert_detail.php?id=1647 On 28 October 2008 The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) included 15 substances in the Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) for authorisation. This list will be regularly updated when more substances are identified as SVHC. ECHA advises companies to check their potential obligations resulting from the Candidate List. Tue, 04 Nov 2008 0:00:00 CST http://www.eco-track.com/reg_alerts/regulatory_alert_detail.php?id=1632 The Norwegian Pollution Control Authority (SFT) proposes stricter regulations on the content levels of substances that can be harmful to health and environment. SFT intends to remove products that contain the most harmful substances from the Norwegian market, because of the availability of better and safer alternatives. If the Ministry of the Environment back the proposal, Norway will become the first country in the world with such extensive product regulation with regards to health and environment. Mon, 27 Oct 2008 0:00:00 CST http://www.eco-track.com/reg_alerts/regulatory_alert_detail.php?id=1571 The latest version of the ECO-TRACK newsletter provides information on regulatory development from April to July 2008. Although not substance related, quite a few other developments that might be of interest to ECO-TRACK members were noticed the past quarter. Therefore this newsletter contains a supplementary chapter focusing on non substance related developments. Mon, 04 Aug 2008 0:00:00 CST http://www.eco-track.com/reg_alerts/regulatory_alert_detail.php?id=1546 A guidance document on the implementation of REACH is now available for ECO-TRACK members. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 0:00:00 CST http://www.eco-track.com/reg_alerts/regulatory_alert_detail.php?id=1545 As mentioned in the regulatory alert of 9 January 2007, the European Union has published a Directive which restricts the use of PFOS (perfluorooctane sulfonates). The requirements set in Directive 2006/122/EC amending Directive 76/769/EEC on the marketing and use of certain dangerous substances and preparations entered into force on 27 June 2007. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 0:00:00 CST http://www.eco-track.com/reg_alerts/regulatory_alert_detail.php?id=1512 In response to a legal threat from the European commission, on 8 May 2008 the Swedish government has announced that it will repeal the ban on the brominated flame retardant Decabromodiphenyl ether (DecaBDE CAS number 1163-19-5). This ban covers, among others, textile and upholstery products. Wed, 28 May 2008 0:00:00 CST http://www.eco-track.com/reg_alerts/regulatory_alert_detail.php?id=1490 As mentioned in earlier issues of the ECOTRACK newsletter, The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (VWA) and representatives of the Dutch textile and clothing sector work together on a widely supported European standard on technical requirements and tests for the fire behaviour of clothing. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 0:00:00 CST