Government Regulation
December 6, 2018
More California Regs
California Bans Sale of Upholstered Products Containing FRs Above 1000ppm
Published on 2018-11-29. Author : SpecialChem
TAGS: Flame Retardants
California has joined states to ban flame retardants in certain household products. Starting January 1, 2020, it will be prohibited to sell or distribute children’s products, mattresses, and upholstered furniture that contain flame retardants in concentrations above 1,000 parts per million (ppm) in the state of California.
Link Between Flame Retardants and Various Health Problems
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| California has joined states to ban flame retardants in certain household products |
In passing the bill, the Legislature cited proof that flame retardants do little to increase fire safety, and expressed concerns about the link between flame retardants and various health problems, such as developmental problems in children and cancer.
Implementing Rules and Regulations
The law needs the International Sleep Products Association to survey mattress producers every three years to determine what materials are being used to meet flammability standards.
The Bureau of Electronic and Appliance Repair, Home Furnishings, and Thermal Insulation is sanctioned to enforce the new law and adopt implementing rules and regulations.
California is one of a number of states that have banned flame retardants or specific chemicals commonly used in FRs.
San Francisco’s Flame Retardant Ban to Take Effect
- On January 1, 2019, San Francisco’s similar ban on sale of upholstered furniture and juvenile products containing flame retardants goes into effect
- From next year, it will be prohibited to sell upholstered furniture, reupholstered furniture, or juvenile products which have been made with, or contain a flame retardant chemical at a level above 1, 000 parts per million.
- The same ban goes into effect on July 1, 2019 for similar products that have electrical or electronic components.
Labeling Requirements
- In addition to banning the sale of products with added flame retardants, the San Francisco ordinance includes labeling requirements for all upholstered furniture and children’s products sold in the city.
- The products must be affixed with labels that state that the item does not contain the flame retardants.
- The labels required by San Francisco’s ordinance are the same as those currently required under California’s SB 1019, but the label must be marked to indicate that the upholstery materials contain NO added flame retardant chemicals.
Penalties for Violation
Penalties for violation of the ordinance may not exceed $1,000 per day per violation, with each day constituting a separate violation, and each product for sale also constituting a separate violation. In determining the appropriate penalty, the Director or the court will consider “the extent of harm caused by the violation, the nature and persistence of the violation, the frequency of past violations, any action taken to mitigate the violation, and the financial burden to the violator.”
Source: SpecialChem
December 6, 2018
More California Regs
California Bans Sale of Upholstered Products Containing FRs Above 1000ppm
Published on 2018-11-29. Author : SpecialChem
TAGS: Flame Retardants
California has joined states to ban flame retardants in certain household products. Starting January 1, 2020, it will be prohibited to sell or distribute children’s products, mattresses, and upholstered furniture that contain flame retardants in concentrations above 1,000 parts per million (ppm) in the state of California.
Link Between Flame Retardants and Various Health Problems
|
| California has joined states to ban flame retardants in certain household products |
In passing the bill, the Legislature cited proof that flame retardants do little to increase fire safety, and expressed concerns about the link between flame retardants and various health problems, such as developmental problems in children and cancer.
Implementing Rules and Regulations
The law needs the International Sleep Products Association to survey mattress producers every three years to determine what materials are being used to meet flammability standards.
The Bureau of Electronic and Appliance Repair, Home Furnishings, and Thermal Insulation is sanctioned to enforce the new law and adopt implementing rules and regulations.
California is one of a number of states that have banned flame retardants or specific chemicals commonly used in FRs.
San Francisco’s Flame Retardant Ban to Take Effect
- On January 1, 2019, San Francisco’s similar ban on sale of upholstered furniture and juvenile products containing flame retardants goes into effect
- From next year, it will be prohibited to sell upholstered furniture, reupholstered furniture, or juvenile products which have been made with, or contain a flame retardant chemical at a level above 1, 000 parts per million.
- The same ban goes into effect on July 1, 2019 for similar products that have electrical or electronic components.
Labeling Requirements
- In addition to banning the sale of products with added flame retardants, the San Francisco ordinance includes labeling requirements for all upholstered furniture and children’s products sold in the city.
- The products must be affixed with labels that state that the item does not contain the flame retardants.
- The labels required by San Francisco’s ordinance are the same as those currently required under California’s SB 1019, but the label must be marked to indicate that the upholstery materials contain NO added flame retardant chemicals.
Penalties for Violation
Penalties for violation of the ordinance may not exceed $1,000 per day per violation, with each day constituting a separate violation, and each product for sale also constituting a separate violation. In determining the appropriate penalty, the Director or the court will consider “the extent of harm caused by the violation, the nature and persistence of the violation, the frequency of past violations, any action taken to mitigate the violation, and the financial burden to the violator.”
Source: SpecialChem
November 30, 2018
China Introduces Standards for Athletic Surfaces
China Introduces Mandatory Standard for Synthetic Sports Surfaces Used in Schools
China’s new mandatory standard for synthetic surfaces used in sports areas for primary and secondary schools came into effect on November 1, 2018. 
- (1888PressRelease) November 30, 2018 – China has introduced a mandatory standard for synthetic surfaces used in school sports venues. Since November 1, 2018, the standard – GB 36246-2018 – has been compulsory for all synthetic sports surfaces used in primary and secondary schools.
Initially published in May 2018, GB 36246-2018 ‘Sports areas with synthetic surfaces for primary and middle schools’ replaces the recommended but voluntary standard GB/T 19851.11-2005 ‘Sports equipment and playground for middle school and primary school Part 11: Synthetic surfaced athletic ground’.
The standard applies to new, renovated and expanded outdoor sports venues containing synthetic surfaces for competition, training, teaching and other activities in primary and secondary schools. It defines specific requirements and includes requirements related to design, installation, physical and mechanical properties, aging resistance, hazardous substances, and odor in synthetic materials, finished products and raw materials. It also covers sampling requirements, rules for inspection and standard methods.
Limits for hazardous substances include:
• DBP, BBP and DEHP: ≤1.0 g/kg (sum of 3 phthalates)
• DNOP, DINP and DIDP: ≤1.0 g/kg (sum of 3 phthalates)
• 18 Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs):
o ≤ 50 mg/kg (sum of 18 PAHs)
o ≤ 20 mg/kg for the top 5 mm of the surface material (sum of 18 PAHs)
• Benzo [a] pyrene: ≤ 1.0 mg/kg
• Short chain chlorinated paraffins (C10-C13): ≤ 1.5 g/kg
• 3,3′-Dichloro-4,4′-diaminodiphenylmethane (MOCA): ≤1.0 g/kg
• Free toluene diisocyanate (TDI) and free hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI): ≤ 0.2 g/kg (sum of TDI and HDI)
• Free diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI): ≤ 1.0 g/kg
• Soluble lead: ≤ 50 mg/kg
• Soluble cadmium: ≤ 10 mg/kg
• Soluble chromium: ≤ 10 mg/kg
• Soluble mercury: ≤ 2 mg/kgThe limits for hazardous substance emissions are:
• Total volatile organic compounds (TVOC): ≤ 5.0 mg/m²h
• Formaldehyde: ≤ 0.4 mg/m²h
• Benzene: ≤ 0.1 mg/m²h
• Toluene, xylene and ethylbenzene: ≤ 1.0 mg/m²h (sum of 3 solvents)
• Carbon disulfide: ≤ 7.0 mg/m²hFinally, the odor level must be below or equal to 3.
SGS Sport & Leisure Services
SGS’s global network of testing facilities and comprehensive customized services will help manufacturers of sporting and leisure equipment development safe and compliant products. Their range of services include testing for regulatory compliance, performance evaluation, product certification, technical assistance and training. Learn more about SGS’s Sport & Leisure Services. [www.sgs.com/en/consumer-goods-retail/hardgoods/sport-and-leisure]SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full China Publishes Mandatory Standard for Synthetic Surfaces in School Sports Venues SafeGuardS. [www.sgs.com/en/news/2018/11/safeguards-15018-china-publishes-mandatory-standard-for-synthetic-surfaces-in-school-sports-venues]
Subscribe here, www.sgs.com/subscribesg, to receive SGS SafeGuardS direct to your inbox.
For further information contact:
Geng Lu
Senior Technical Manager
Tel: 86(021) 6115 2240
Email: crs.media ( @ ) sgs dot com
Website: www.sgs.com/hardlinesAbout SGS
SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 95,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,400 offices and laboratories around the world. - https://www.1888pressrelease.com/china-introduces-mandatory-standard-for-synthetic-sports-sur-pr-648000.html
November 30, 2018
China Introduces Standards for Athletic Surfaces
China Introduces Mandatory Standard for Synthetic Sports Surfaces Used in Schools
China’s new mandatory standard for synthetic surfaces used in sports areas for primary and secondary schools came into effect on November 1, 2018. - (1888PressRelease) November 30, 2018 – China has introduced a mandatory standard for synthetic surfaces used in school sports venues. Since November 1, 2018, the standard – GB 36246-2018 – has been compulsory for all synthetic sports surfaces used in primary and secondary schools.
Initially published in May 2018, GB 36246-2018 ‘Sports areas with synthetic surfaces for primary and middle schools’ replaces the recommended but voluntary standard GB/T 19851.11-2005 ‘Sports equipment and playground for middle school and primary school Part 11: Synthetic surfaced athletic ground’.
The standard applies to new, renovated and expanded outdoor sports venues containing synthetic surfaces for competition, training, teaching and other activities in primary and secondary schools. It defines specific requirements and includes requirements related to design, installation, physical and mechanical properties, aging resistance, hazardous substances, and odor in synthetic materials, finished products and raw materials. It also covers sampling requirements, rules for inspection and standard methods.
Limits for hazardous substances include:
• DBP, BBP and DEHP: ≤1.0 g/kg (sum of 3 phthalates)
• DNOP, DINP and DIDP: ≤1.0 g/kg (sum of 3 phthalates)
• 18 Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs):
o ≤ 50 mg/kg (sum of 18 PAHs)
o ≤ 20 mg/kg for the top 5 mm of the surface material (sum of 18 PAHs)
• Benzo [a] pyrene: ≤ 1.0 mg/kg
• Short chain chlorinated paraffins (C10-C13): ≤ 1.5 g/kg
• 3,3′-Dichloro-4,4′-diaminodiphenylmethane (MOCA): ≤1.0 g/kg
• Free toluene diisocyanate (TDI) and free hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI): ≤ 0.2 g/kg (sum of TDI and HDI)
• Free diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI): ≤ 1.0 g/kg
• Soluble lead: ≤ 50 mg/kg
• Soluble cadmium: ≤ 10 mg/kg
• Soluble chromium: ≤ 10 mg/kg
• Soluble mercury: ≤ 2 mg/kgThe limits for hazardous substance emissions are:
• Total volatile organic compounds (TVOC): ≤ 5.0 mg/m²h
• Formaldehyde: ≤ 0.4 mg/m²h
• Benzene: ≤ 0.1 mg/m²h
• Toluene, xylene and ethylbenzene: ≤ 1.0 mg/m²h (sum of 3 solvents)
• Carbon disulfide: ≤ 7.0 mg/m²hFinally, the odor level must be below or equal to 3.
SGS Sport & Leisure Services
SGS’s global network of testing facilities and comprehensive customized services will help manufacturers of sporting and leisure equipment development safe and compliant products. Their range of services include testing for regulatory compliance, performance evaluation, product certification, technical assistance and training. Learn more about SGS’s Sport & Leisure Services. [www.sgs.com/en/consumer-goods-retail/hardgoods/sport-and-leisure]SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full China Publishes Mandatory Standard for Synthetic Surfaces in School Sports Venues SafeGuardS. [www.sgs.com/en/news/2018/11/safeguards-15018-china-publishes-mandatory-standard-for-synthetic-surfaces-in-school-sports-venues]
Subscribe here, www.sgs.com/subscribesg, to receive SGS SafeGuardS direct to your inbox.
For further information contact:
Geng Lu
Senior Technical Manager
Tel: 86(021) 6115 2240
Email: crs.media ( @ ) sgs dot com
Website: www.sgs.com/hardlinesAbout SGS
SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 95,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,400 offices and laboratories around the world. - https://www.1888pressrelease.com/china-introduces-mandatory-standard-for-synthetic-sports-sur-pr-648000.html
November 28, 2018
DowDuPont Not Impacted Much by Tariffs
DowDuPont largely unaffected by U.S.-China trade war, CFO says
DowDuPont (DWDP -1.5%) has experienced little impact from China’s tariffs on U.S. petrochemicals because the company can supply China and Asia through its non-U.S. operations, according to CFO Howard Ungerleider.
Through “our Canadian assets, our Argentinian assets, our large footprint in Europe, and our position in Saudi Arabia and our joint venture in Kuwait, we have the ability to source products from lots of different places around the world,” the CFO told the Citi Basic Materials Conference in New York. “Our footprint gives us the ability to move the product wheel around the world to make sure that we minimize any impact.”
Ungerleider said ~40% of Dow’s total sales are in the North America, 30% are in Europe, 20% in Asia and 10% in Latin America.
Dow expects its tariff-related costs to reach $50M-$100M from this year into next, or 1% or less of the company’s ~$10B in earnings, the CFO said.
https://seekingalpha.com/news/3412833-dowdupont-largely-unaffected-u-s-china-trade-war-cfo-says#email_link
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