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STR News Alert Archives

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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