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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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