Regulatory Updates

Distribution date: 04 May 2011 | Final date for Comment: 03 July 2011

- A draft revision for the Safety Criteria on Stroller ; „Q Indicate the textile composition or mix ratio in Stroller and the caution for handling. ; ; - A draft revision for the Safety Criteria on Chemical household articles ; „Q In case of aerosol perfume and deodorant, indicate the phrase that those products can be exploded when they are exposed in direct-ray or hear, and letter size should be over 8 point. ; ; - A draft revision for the Safety Criteria on Shopping Cart ; „Q Install the safety belt in Shopping Cart that can give a child a ride ; „Q Regulate the indication¡¦s letter size to provide users with sufficient information. ; ; ; - A draft revision for the Safety Criteria on Wet Tissue ; „Q Indicate the guide for the prevention of pollution during use, and warning phrase that consumer should refrain from using it on sensitive parts such as eye, mouth, etc. ; ; ¡° Self-Regulatory Safety Confirmation System: ; Manufacturers(importers) should confirm whether their products meet the conformity of ; the safety by themselves and declare the safety of the items before taking products out of ; factory or customs clearance ;

Products Covered: Stroller(HS: 8715), Chemical Household Articles, Shopping Cart, Wet tissue (HS: 3307)

Regulation Type: Revision to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 04 May 2011 | Final date for Comment: 03 July 2011

- A draft revision for the Safety Criteria on Stroller ; „Q Indicate the textile composition or mix ratio in Stroller and the caution for handling. ; ; - A draft revision for the Safety Criteria on Chemical household articles ; „Q In case of aerosol perfume and deodorant, indicate the phrase that those products can be exploded when they are exposed in direct-ray or hear, and letter size should be over 8 point. ; ; - A draft revision for the Safety Criteria on Shopping Cart ; „Q Install the safety belt in Shopping Cart that can give a child a ride ; „Q Regulate the indication¡¦s letter size to provide users with sufficient information. ; ; ; - A draft revision for the Safety Criteria on Wet Tissue ; „Q Indicate the guide for the prevention of pollution during use, and warning phrase that consumer should refrain from using it on sensitive parts such as eye, mouth, etc. ; ; ¡° Self-Regulatory Safety Confirmation System: ; Manufacturers(importers) should confirm whether their products meet the conformity of ; the safety by themselves and declare the safety of the items before taking products out of ; factory or customs clearance ;

Products Covered: Stroller(HS: 8715), Chemical Household Articles, Shopping Cart, Wet tissue (HS: 3307)

Regulation Type: Revision to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 29 April 2011 | Final date for Comment: 22 May 2011

Considering requests of Members concerning the extension of the comment period for the Draft Order of the Ministry of Agrarian policy and food of Ukraine "On procedure for granting approval for issuing license to plant protection chemical means which are subject of import licensing in 2011", notified under G/SPS/N/UKR/57, the final date for comments is extended to 22 of May 2011.

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Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 29 April 2011 | Final date for Comment: 22 May 2011

Considering requests of Members concerning the extension of the comment period for the Draft Order of the Ministry of Agrarian policy and food of Ukraine "On procedure for granting approval for issuing license to plant protection chemical means which are subject of import licensing in 2011", notified under G/SPS/N/UKR/57, the final date for comments is extended to 22 of May 2011.

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Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 28 April 2011 | Final date for Comment: 27 June 2011

The proposed amendment to the Technical Specification for Net Content In Prepackage is introduced to bring the current specification in line with that of related international standards. The International Recommendation OIML R87 and OIML R79 issued by the International Organization of Legal Metrology is considered to be the relevant international standard.

Products Covered: Washing clothing powder and soap silk in Prepackage Goods. (HS Chapter 90)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 28 April 2011 | Final date for Comment: 27 June 2011

The proposed amendment to the Technical Specification for Net Content In Prepackage is introduced to bring the current specification in line with that of related international standards. The International Recommendation OIML R87 and OIML R79 issued by the International Organization of Legal Metrology is considered to be the relevant international standard.

Products Covered: Washing clothing powder and soap silk in Prepackage Goods. (HS Chapter 90)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 28 April 2011 | Final date for Comment: 27 June 2011

As promulgated, EPA's regulations distinguish “isolates” and “strains” in a confusing and non-obvious manner. This has resulted in significant uncertainty within the regulated industry. This proposed rule addresses this problem by proposing new regulatory language that clarifies the requirements applicable to new strains that are considered to be new active ingredients under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). EPA is also soliciting comment on a draft microbial pesticide test guideline, explaining the deposition of a sample in a nationally recognized culture collection data requirement, for comment. The revisions proposed in this rule also include several other minor corrections to words and references. The changes should enhance the ability of industry to efficiently manage their microbial pesticide registration submissions.

Products Covered: Microbial pesticides (HS 3808; ICS 65.100.01)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 28 April 2011 | Final date for Comment: 27 June 2011

As promulgated, EPA's regulations distinguish “isolates” and “strains” in a confusing and non-obvious manner. This has resulted in significant uncertainty within the regulated industry. This proposed rule addresses this problem by proposing new regulatory language that clarifies the requirements applicable to new strains that are considered to be new active ingredients under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). EPA is also soliciting comment on a draft microbial pesticide test guideline, explaining the deposition of a sample in a nationally recognized culture collection data requirement, for comment. The revisions proposed in this rule also include several other minor corrections to words and references. The changes should enhance the ability of industry to efficiently manage their microbial pesticide registration submissions.

Products Covered: Microbial pesticides (HS 3808; ICS 65.100.01)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 28 April 2011

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that Sun ; Chemical Corp. has filed a petition proposing that the color additive regulations for D&C Red No. 6 and D&C Red No. 7 be amended by replacing the current specification for “ether-soluble matter” with a maximum limit of 0.015 percent for the recently identified impurity 1-[(4-methylphenyl)azo]-2-naphthalenol. ;

Products Covered: Drugs and cosmetics (color additives) (HS 3304; ICS 71.100)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 28 April 2011

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that Sun ; Chemical Corp. has filed a petition proposing that the color additive regulations for D&C Red No. 6 and D&C Red No. 7 be amended by replacing the current specification for “ether-soluble matter” with a maximum limit of 0.015 percent for the recently identified impurity 1-[(4-methylphenyl)azo]-2-naphthalenol. ;

Products Covered: Drugs and cosmetics (color additives) (HS 3304; ICS 71.100)

Regulation Type: Regular notification