<p style="margin-left:0.5in;text-align:left;"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:'Times New Roman','serif';"></span></p><p style="margin-left:0.5in;text-align:left;"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:'Times New Roman','serif';"></span></p><p align="left" style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-face:Verdana;font-size:x-small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:9.0pt;"><span>TITLE: Safer Consumer Product Alternatives</span></span></span></p><p align="left" style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-face:Verdana;font-size:x-small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:9.0pt;"><span>AGENCY: Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), State of California</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-face:Verdana;font-size:x-small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';">SUMMARY:</span></span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:'Times New Roman','serif';"><span style="font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-face:Verdana;"></span></span>Safer Consumer Products Regulations Effective 1 October 2013 (Approved by the Office of Administrative Law on 28 August 2013)</span></p><p style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman','serif';">The Safer Consumer Products regulations were approved by the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) on 28 August 2013 (OAL File No. 2013-0718-03 S) and have been filed with the Secretary of State. The regulations will take effect on 1 October 2013. They require manufacturers or other responsible entities to seek safer alternatives to harmful chemical ingredients in widely used products, offering California the opportunity to lead the way in producing safer versions of goods already in demand around the world.</span></p><p align="left" style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-face:Verdana;font-size:x-small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:9.0pt;"><span>For more information: <a href="http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/SCPRegulations.cfm">http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/SCPRegulations.cfm</a></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman','serif';"></span></p> ; ;http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/LawsRegsPolicies/Regs/upload/Text-of-Final-Safer-Consumer-Products-Regulations-2.pdf
Distribution date: 11 September 2013 | Final date for Comment: 09 May 2025
Products Covered: Chemicals (HS Chapter 38; ICS 71.100)
Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification
Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation Law (revision of agricultural chemical residue standards)
Distribution date: 12 September 2013 | Final date for Comment: 11 November 2013
Proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the following agricultural chemicals: Pesticides: Difenoconazole, Tebuconazole.
Products Covered: - Meat and edible meat offal (HS Codes: 02.07 and 02.09) - Dairy produce, birds' eggs and natural honey (HS Codes: 04.01, 04.07 and 04.08) - Products of animal origin (HS Code: 05.04) - Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers (HS Codes: 07.01, 07.02, 07.03, 07.04, 07.05, 07.06, 07.07, 07.08, 07.09, 07.10, 07.13 and 07.14) - Edible fruits and nuts, peel of citrus/melons (HS Codes: 08.01, 08.02, 08.03, 08.04, 08.05, 08.06, 08.07, 08.08, 08.09, 08.10, 08.11 and 08.14) - Coffee, tea, mate and spices (HS Codes: 09.01, 09.02, 09.03, 09.04, 09.05, 09.06, 09.07, 09.08, 09.09 and 09.10) - Cereals (HS Codes: 10.01, 10.02, 10.03, 10.04, 10.05, 10.06, 10.07 and 10.08) - Oleaginous fruits, miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruits (HS Codes: 12.01, 12.02, 12.04, 12.05, 12.06, 12.07, 12.10 and 12.12) - Animal or vegetable fats and oils (HS Codes: 15.01, 15.02 and 15.06)
Regulation Type: Regular notification
Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation Law (revision of agricultural chemical residue standards)
Distribution date: 12 September 2013 | Final date for Comment: 11 November 2013
Proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the following agricultural chemicals: Pesticides: Difenoconazole, Tebuconazole.
Products Covered: - Meat and edible meat offal (HS Codes: 02.07 and 02.09) - Dairy produce, birds' eggs and natural honey (HS Codes: 04.01, 04.07 and 04.08) - Products of animal origin (HS Code: 05.04) - Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers (HS Codes: 07.01, 07.02, 07.03, 07.04, 07.05, 07.06, 07.07, 07.08, 07.09, 07.10, 07.13 and 07.14) - Edible fruits and nuts, peel of citrus/melons (HS Codes: 08.01, 08.02, 08.03, 08.04, 08.05, 08.06, 08.07, 08.08, 08.09, 08.10, 08.11 and 08.14) - Coffee, tea, mate and spices (HS Codes: 09.01, 09.02, 09.03, 09.04, 09.05, 09.06, 09.07, 09.08, 09.09 and 09.10) - Cereals (HS Codes: 10.01, 10.02, 10.03, 10.04, 10.05, 10.06, 10.07 and 10.08) - Oleaginous fruits, miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruits (HS Codes: 12.01, 12.02, 12.04, 12.05, 12.06, 12.07, 12.10 and 12.12) - Animal or vegetable fats and oils (HS Codes: 15.01, 15.02 and 15.06)
Regulation Type: Regular notification
KS 580: 2013 ; Skin care creams, lotions and gels for cosmetic use - specification (29 pages, in English) ;
Distribution date: 12 September 2013 | Final date for Comment: 11 November 2013
<p style="text-align:left;text-indent:-37.05pt;margin-left:37.05pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height:115%;font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';font-size:9pt;">The fifth edition of this standard <span> </span>p</span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height:115%;font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';font-size:9pt;">rescribes the requirements and methods of test for skin care creams, lotions and gels for cosmetic use. In this <span> </span>Edition, the limit for Hydroquinone has been set in order to distinguish between contamination<span> </span>and deliberate addition of hydroquinone. Also, the Chemical requirements have been separated from the contaminants and microbiological limits</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';">. </span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height:115%;font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';font-size:9pt;">The standard also specifies<span> </span>the packaging and labeling requirements</span></p>
Products Covered: Cosmetics (HS: 3304; ICS:71.100.70).
Regulation Type: Revision to Regular Notification
KS 580: 2013 ; Skin care creams, lotions and gels for cosmetic use - specification (29 pages, in English) ;
Distribution date: 12 September 2013 | Final date for Comment: 11 November 2013
<p style="text-align:left;text-indent:-37.05pt;margin-left:37.05pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height:115%;font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';font-size:9pt;">The fifth edition of this standard <span> </span>p</span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height:115%;font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';font-size:9pt;">rescribes the requirements and methods of test for skin care creams, lotions and gels for cosmetic use. In this <span> </span>Edition, the limit for Hydroquinone has been set in order to distinguish between contamination<span> </span>and deliberate addition of hydroquinone. Also, the Chemical requirements have been separated from the contaminants and microbiological limits</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';">. </span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height:115%;font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';font-size:9pt;">The standard also specifies<span> </span>the packaging and labeling requirements</span></p>
Products Covered: Cosmetics (HS: 3304; ICS:71.100.70).
Regulation Type: Revision to Regular Notification
Draft of the Eurasian Economic Commission Collegium Decision on amendments to the Common veterinary (veterinary and sanitary) requirements relating to listing of third countries establishments which produced raw materials of animal origin
Distribution date: 19 September 2013 | Final date for Comment: 09 May 2025
The Russian Federation notified amendments to the Common veterinary (veterinary and sanitary) requirements relating to listing of third countries establishments which produced raw materials of animal origin in G/SPS/N/RUS/15 (6 March 2013). The notified draft proposal is withdrawn.
Products Covered:
Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification
Draft of the Eurasian Economic Commission Collegium Decision on amendments to the Common veterinary (veterinary and sanitary) requirements relating to listing of third countries establishments which produced raw materials of animal origin
Distribution date: 19 September 2013 | Final date for Comment: 09 May 2025
The Russian Federation notified amendments to the Common veterinary (veterinary and sanitary) requirements relating to listing of third countries establishments which produced raw materials of animal origin in G/SPS/N/RUS/15 (6 March 2013). The notified draft proposal is withdrawn.
Products Covered:
Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification
Draft of the Eurasian Economic Commission Collegium Decision on amendments to the Common veterinary (veterinary and sanitary) requirements
Distribution date: 19 September 2013 | Final date for Comment: 09 May 2025
The Russian Federation notified draft of the Eurasian Economic Commission Collegium Decision on amendments to the Common veterinary (veterinary and sanitary) requirements, adopted by the Decision of the Customs Union (CU) Commission No. 317 as of 18 June 2010, in G/SPS/N/RUS/23 (19 April 2013). The Decision was adopted by the Collegium of the Eurasian Economic Commission on 10 September 2013 No. 192. The Decision will enter into force 30 calendar days after it is officially published. The publication was on 11 September 2013 at the Eurasian Economic Commission website: http://www.eurasiancommission.org/docs/Download.aspx?IsDlg=0&ID=4651&print=1 The relevant amendments were introduced into the CU Commission Decision as of 7 April 2011 No. 607 on Common forms of certificates for goods subject to veterinary control. This document adjusts CU forms of veterinary certificates in accordance with the above mentioned amendments to the CU veterinary requirements. Amendments to the CU forms of veterinary certificates were adopted by the Decision of the Collegium of the Eurasian Economic Commission on 10 September 2013 No. 193. The Decision will enter into force 30 calendar days after it is officially published. The publication was on 11 September 2013 at the Eurasian Economic Commission website: http://www.eurasiancommission.org/docs/Download.aspx?IsDlg=0&ID=4653&print=1
Products Covered:
Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification
KS 2501 2013 ; Detergent-disinfectant liquid toilet cleansers Specification ;
Distribution date: 20 September 2013 | Final date for Comment: 19 November 2013
<span style="font-size:x-small;font-face:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';font-size:9pt;">Specifies requirements and test methods for </span><span style="font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-size:9pt;">detergent-disinfectant liquid toilet cleansers based on quaternary ammonium compounds and other chemical agents (such as compatible surface-active agents and phosphates) that are miscible with water and intended for</span><span style="font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-size:9pt;">cleaning toilet bowls and urinals</span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:x-small;font-face:Arial;"><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:9pt;">.</span></span>
Products Covered: Detergents (HS:340220; ICS 71.100.40)
Regulation Type: Regular notification
Draft of the Eurasian Economic Commission Collegium Decision on amendments to the Common veterinary (veterinary and sanitary) requirements
Distribution date: 19 September 2013 | Final date for Comment: 09 May 2025
The Russian Federation notified draft of the Eurasian Economic Commission Collegium Decision on amendments to the Common veterinary (veterinary and sanitary) requirements, adopted by the Decision of the Customs Union (CU) Commission No. 317 as of 18 June 2010, in G/SPS/N/RUS/23 (19 April 2013). The Decision was adopted by the Collegium of the Eurasian Economic Commission on 10 September 2013 No. 192. The Decision will enter into force 30 calendar days after it is officially published. The publication was on 11 September 2013 at the Eurasian Economic Commission website: http://www.eurasiancommission.org/docs/Download.aspx?IsDlg=0&ID=4651&print=1 The relevant amendments were introduced into the CU Commission Decision as of 7 April 2011 No. 607 on Common forms of certificates for goods subject to veterinary control. This document adjusts CU forms of veterinary certificates in accordance with the above mentioned amendments to the CU veterinary requirements. Amendments to the CU forms of veterinary certificates were adopted by the Decision of the Collegium of the Eurasian Economic Commission on 10 September 2013 No. 193. The Decision will enter into force 30 calendar days after it is officially published. The publication was on 11 September 2013 at the Eurasian Economic Commission website: http://www.eurasiancommission.org/docs/Download.aspx?IsDlg=0&ID=4653&print=1
Products Covered:
Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification
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