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STR News Alert Archives
2010
February 03, 2010 President Obama Requests Increase in 2011 FDA Budget
January 29, 2010 Elisabeth Hagen Nominated as Food Safety Undersecretary
January 14, 2010 CPSC Promises Swift Action in Response to Cadmium in Children's Jewelry
January 12, 2010 Upcoming STR Webinars
January 06, 2010 Introducing LESLi: The STR-RS Labor & Employment Standards Library
2009
December 30, 2009 CPSC Cracks Down on Lead Paint Violations
December 23, 2009 Regulatory Updates on Light Bulbs
December 18, 2009 CPSC Delays Stay of Enforcement for Some Products
December 17, 2009 European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) Adds 15 Substances to List of Very High Concern
November 06, 2009 New CPSC Guidance Document and Workshop Regarding Testing and Certification
October 26, 2009 STR Survey Seeks Your Input on TSCP®
October 23, 2009 Children’s Products: Updated Policies and Standards
October 08, 2009 US Agriculture Sec. response to NYT story on E. coli highlights food supply chain challenges
September 30, 2009 Newsweek Releases Green Rankings for America's 500 Largest Corporations
September 29, 2009 Lacey Act Declaration Phase-in Plan Revised
September 14, 2009 STR Presents Seminar: Changes in European Toy Safety Requirements
September 10, 2009 STR Expands Asia-Pacific Capacity
September 09, 2009 FDA Launches Reportable Food Registry Portal
September 02, 2009 China Drafting New Food Safety Standards
August 10, 2009 Join STR for a complimentary webinar
August 04, 2009 CPSC Revises Phthalates Test Method: Test Component Parts
August 03, 2009 New U.S. Food Safety Laws Closer to Approval
July 28, 2009 CPSC Offers Guidance Regarding Tracking Labels and Inaccessible Component Parts
July 23, 2009 CPSC Issues Request for Comments re: ASTM F963-08
July 15, 2009 STR Collaborates with TIA to Formulate CPSIA Test Method Recommendations
July 13, 2009 Join STR for a complimentary webinar
July 08, 2009 Tough Food Safety Standards Announced by White House
June 30, 2009 Proposed Food Safety Enhancement Act To Affect Thousands of Food Facilities
June 29, 2009 CPSC Grants Stay of Enforcement for Bicycle Components
June 11, 2009 CPSC Denies Request for Exclusion of Ballpoint Pens
June 05, 2009 Connecticut Governor Signs Ban on Bisphenol A
May 22, 2009 CPSC Denies Tracking Labels Stay as Deadline Fast Approaches
May 20, 2009 FDA Requires Additional Labeling for OTC Pain Relievers and Fever Reducers
May 20, 2009 Minnesota Enacts Bisphenol A Ban
May 01, 2009 New Lead in Paint SOP and Guidelines Published
April 29, 2009 State of Maryland Revises Lead Law
April 23, 2009 STR Webinar: Lessons From The Food Recall Crisis - How To Achieve Quality, Safety & Traceability
April 06, 2009 Suffolk County, New York, Enacts Landmark Ban on Bisphenol A
February 23, 2009 CPSIA - As It Stands Today
February 19, 2009 CPSC Provides Draft Guidance on Phthalates Enforcement
February 06, 2009 CPSC Adopts Enforcement Policy on CPSIA Lead Limits and Denies Request for Stay of Effective Date
February 05, 2009 CPSC’s Phthalates Opinion Overturned; Ban Applies to Inventory
February 03, 2009 CPSC's Stay of Enforcement of CPSIA Limited in Scope
January 23, 2009 Second Advisory Letter on Application of CPSIA to Books; Lawmakers Urge CPSC for Exemptions
January 19, 2009 New Advisory Letter Addresses Application of CPSIA to Books
January 09, 2009 Resellers Do Not Need to Certify Children's Products
2008
December 18, 2008 Maryland and Washington Withdraw Child Product Safety Laws
December 15, 2008 Canada: New Amendments Made to Ontario Regulation 218/01
December 15, 2008 FDA Sets Uniform Compliance Date for Food Labeling Regulations
December 12, 2008 STR Presents CPSIA Webinar on December 19, 2008
December 10, 2008 Dear Business Partner,
December 05, 2008 California Will Enforce Phthalates Ban on January 1, 2009
December 03, 2008 Answers to Your CPSIA Questions Now Available on STR Website
December 02, 2008 FDA Releases Food Protection Plan Progress Report
December 01, 2008 Compliance for FDA Side Effects Statement Delayed
December 01, 2008 New Letter Addresses CPSIA Phthalate Provisions with Respect to Wearing Apparel
November 20, 2008 Letter Addresses CPSIA Lead and Phthalate Provisions; New FAQ Format Posted
November 19, 2008 Argentina's Phthalates Ban Postponed
November 18, 2008 CPSC Issues Final Rule for Advertisements of Toys and Games
November 18, 2008 Phthalate Provision Not To Be Applied Retroactively
November 12, 2008 Industry Experts Raise Issues at CPSC Lead and XRF Meetings
November 11, 2008 CPSC Issues Immediate Final Rule on Certification and Electronic Certificates
November 05, 2008 Canada: Extension Granted for Compliance to New Labeling Requirements for Padded Undergarments
November 04, 2008 TIA Launches Web-Based Solution for CPSIA Certification
October 31, 2008 CPSC Provides Sample Certificate for New CPSIA Requirement
October 21, 2008 Canada Publishes BPA Toxic Classification
October 20, 2008 CPSC Provides Guidance on New Labeling Requirements for Advertising Toys and Games
October 13, 2008 STR's Susan DeRagon to Speak at TIA Toy Safety Summit this Week
October 08, 2008 CPSC Explains Testing and Certification Requirements Under CPSIA
October 07, 2008 STR Offers Melamine Testing in Wake of Public Concern Worldwide
October 01, 2008 CPSC Approves STR as an Accredited Third Party Laboratory for Lead Paint Testing
September 23, 2008 STR Registers for CPSC Accreditation for Lead Paint; CPSC Publishes Requirements
September 19, 2008 Revisions to Standard for the Flammability of Clothing Textiles
August 28, 2008 Massachusetts Withdraws Ban on Children’s Leaded Jewelry
August 18, 2008 STR Presents Webinar on Impact of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 on Your Product
August 14, 2008 President Bush Signs H.R. 4040 Product Safety Legislation
July 30, 2008 Congressional Lawmakers Reach Agreement on Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008
July 17, 2008 Delaware Passes Children's Toy Safety Act
June 30, 2008 STR Presents Seminars on TIA Toy Safety Certification Program
June 24, 2008 Vermont Passes Phthalates Law, Outlook on U.S. Lead Regulations
June 18, 2008 STR Presents Seminars on TIA Toy Safety Certification Program
June 04, 2008 Dear STR Business Partner,
May 29, 2008 Dear STR Monitor Subscriber:
May 29, 2008 Massachusetts Postpones Effective Date of Lead in Children's Jewelry Regulations
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