VOL.79 SEP 2009 Contents 1 SPECIAL FEATURE P.1 Intertek and IQTC Help Textile & Garment Companies Increase Speed to Market with New Services
STANDARDS & CONSUMER 2 REGULATIONS P.2 BSI Publishes Standard for Safety of Children’s Sleep Bags Magnetic Toys Update – UK Warning P.3 EU Restricts Dichloromethane in Paint Strippers GOODS P.4 EU – Restricted Substances Requirements Revised Under REACH News P.5 The Coming Challenge: New SPECIAL FEATURE Substances of Very High Concern P.6 Australia: New Mandatory Requirements for Flotation Toys & Swimming Aids Intertek and IQTC Help With Europe and the U.S. releasing export quota P.7 Upcoming Challenges to More Stringent Lead Requirements limitations on textiles made in China, Chinese P.8 Connecticut and Chicago Approve Textile & Garment Ban on Bisphenol-A garment exporters have been entering a free P.9 Regulatory Updates in Canada Companies Increase P.10 Canada Approves Corded Window trade era of “Borderless Trade” since 1 January Covering Products Regulations Speed to Market with 2009. The General Administration of Quality New Services Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the DEVELOPMENT PRC accords great importance to the quality of 3 P.11 Intertek Opens New Furniture Testing Laboratory in Ho Chi Minh ntertek and Guangdong Inspection & export garments and as a result has strengthened City, Vietnam Intertek Cooperates with China Quarantine Technology Center (IQTC) entered significantly the supervision of the exportation Certification Center for Quality Mark (CQM) Zhejiang Branch on the Food into agreement this past April to jointly of garments out of China. Special inspections Certification Program I P.12 Intertek Extends Notified Body provide the value-added solution of “One Testing by AQSIQ have been conducted on the quality Status on Clothing to Include High Visibility and Anti-static and Two Reports” starting May 2009 and on. of textile and garments in 2007, 2008 and 2009 and are expected to continue. This exclusive new service offering assists textile 4 ACTIVITIES P.13 Intertek Environment Auditing and garment companies in meeting various Program Helps International Buyers Ease Worries Over Supply Chain national and international regulatory standards Environmental Risks Intertek Cooperates with “China by granting one cycle of testing with Intertek High End Retail 2009” Helping You to Win in China Market to produce actually two different but necessary P.14 REACH Seminar and Workshop Co-organized by Intertek and TISI reports. In order to export out of China, not only P.15 Intertek Joined World Halal Forum 2009 do you need a testing report from a third party P.16 Intertek Attended “The Order Placing Fair for EXPO 2010 Shanghai China testing provider stating you took the necessary Licensed Products” P.17 Intertek UK Exhibits at DVD precautions to ensure the safety and quality of Intertek Pakistan Exhibited at Textile Asia 2009 your product, but you also need what is known P.18 Intertek Exhibition Bulletins Related seminars and trainings will be held by (Sep - Dec 2009) as an IQTC report. This IQTC report required is Seminars / Training Programs Intertek to enhance clients’ understanding of (Sep - Dec 2009) closely reviewed locally by Chinese authorities the technical requirements necessary and how before exportation can occur to further ensure to implement the process into their supply chain the merchandise exporting out of China is well seamlessly. controlled and meets overseas requirements. Now, the same Intertek test and accompanying For more information and related services, test report generated, recognized by the IQTC, Asia Pacific / Hong Kong please contact: Tel: +852 2173 8888 can be used to actually produce the IQTC report. Fax: +852 2786 1903 Ms. Jessie Zhao E-mail: From this innovative partnership between Tel: +86 20 2820 9380 [email protected] Intertek and IQTC, manufacturers can now E-mail: [email protected] Europe / France reduce testing costs by avoiding duplication of Tel: +33 2 32 09 36 36 Ms. Helen Ji Fax: +33 2 32 09 36 37 testing itself while simultaneously shortening Tel: +86 20 2820 9346 E-mail: [email protected] their overall time to market. E-mail: [email protected] North Americas / Oak Brook Tel: +1 630 481 3111 Fax: +1 630 481 3101 E-mail: [email protected] This IQTC report required is closely reviewed locally by Chinese authorities before exportation Latin America / Miami can occur to further ensure the merchandise exporting out of China is well controlled and meets Tel: +1 305 513 3000 Fax: +1 305 513 2856 overseas requirements. E-mail: consumergoods.latinamerica@ intertek.com Web Site: www.intertek.com/consumergoods 2 Consumer Goods News Vol. 79 Sep 2009 REGULATIONSSTANDARDS & REGULATIONS Safety Directive. takes standard assessing safety issues under the General Product for Practice this of Code BPA published, the over precedence is it Now Safety – requirements andtestmethods” bags sleep children’s of Safety articles – care and use Child 8510:2009 “BS products andthishasnow beenpublishedas these for standard safety a developed has BSI products. these of aspects safety Association on guidance provide Products to Baby the by developed already be familiar with the BPA Code of Practice, Manufacturers and retailers of these products will bedding tothemore traditionalblankets. • • • Key areas covered bythe standard include What isincludedinthe standard? by EN13537. children warm in keep a pushchair, nor to to sleeping bags or covered use outdoor for designed products to or to feet, and notapply sleeves with garments itdoes that states specifically It What products are excluded? is child a contained” which in product similar or cot a in sleeping when bedding additional for to need remove the as so warmth sufficient provide to of safety use covers the children with a minimum weight of 4kg designed for standard bags “sleep the for requirements of scope The cover? standard the does products What R Sleep Bags for SafetyofChildren’s BSI PublishesStandard Mechanical hazards Thermal hazards Chemical hazards hy rvd a atraie om of form alternative an provide They babies. for bags sleeping of popularity the in increase an seen have years ecent STANDARDS ®ULATIONS F Revoked UK Warning Regulations Magnetic Toys Update– E-mail: [email protected] m Tel: +44(0)1942265700 Ms Carol Graham please contact: testing, this of details For laboratories. UK our in offersIntertek standardthis of parts all to testing 9001 orgotowww.bsi-global.com from BSICustomerServices, Tel: +44(0)208996 purchased be may standard the of copy full A on theproduct atpointofsale. markings and warnings should be made available what on guidance clear gives also standard The hazards. of choking possible establish security to tests attachment and strangulation others, entrapment, amongst include, hazards Mechanical of theproduct. value”) (“tog resistance thermal the establish to test a and flammability include hazards Thermal and metals formaldehyde. heavy include hazards Chemical E-mail:[email protected] Tel: +44(0)1162639605 Ms LindaGallagher document, pleasecontact: Any EC, even thoughitexpired on21April 2009. ToysMagnetic 2008/329/ EU Decision temporary the per market, UK the on placed toys magnetic 2008 SI No 1654 have retained the warning for all Until then, the Magnetic Toys (Safety) Regulations requirements havefinally been revoked. ure aot h ifrain n this in information the about queries magnetic toys warning, now that the UK the that now warning, toys magnetic requirea longer no will market UK the on placed toys magnetic 2009 June 23 rom REGULATIONS
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The 2008 UK Regulations have now been revoked For detail, please contact: by the Magnetic Toys (Safety) (Revocation) Tel: +44 (0)116 296 1620 Regulations 2009 SI No 1347 which come into E-mail: [email protected] force on 23 June.
A copy of these revocation Regulations can be downloaded from the UK’s Office of Public Sector Information website per the following link: EU Restricts http://www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si2009/pdf/ Dichloromethane in uksi_20091347_en.pdf Paint Strippers
Magnetic toys sold in the EU, including the UK, shall ew EU restrictions will severely restrict comply with the new magnetic toys requirements the use of paint stripers containing of Amendment A8:2009 to EN 71-1:2005. These N more than 0.1 % by weight of requirements focus on the magnetic flux index dichloromethane (DCM) for public, professional and size of the magnet(s)/magnetic component(s), and industrial use. These requirements are which shall either have a magnetic flux index less introduced by Decision No 455/2009/EC1, and than 50 kG²mm² or not be small parts. are phased-in as follows.
Requirements for paint strippers containing dichloromethane (DCM) at a concentration equal to or greater than 0.1 % by weight
Deadline Requirements Comments
6 December Shall not be placed on the market for the first time DCM-containing paint strippers initially entering the 2010 for supply to the general public or professionals EU supply chain
6 December Shall not be placed on the market for supply to the Deadline for supply to the general public, or 2011 general public or professionals professionals (except where permitted)
Paint strippers containing dichloromethane (DCM) These paint strippers may only be supplied to: at a concentration equal to or greater than 0.1 % • Professionals for use where permitted in the by weight shall be labelled: Member State “Restricted to industrial use and to • Industrial facilities professionals approved in certain EU Member States – verify where use is allowed.”
6 June Shall not be used by professionals (unless permitted Member States have the option to permit the supply 2012 by a Member State derogation) to and use by specifically trained professionals of paint strippers exceeding the 0.1 % DCM limit for certain activities within their territory
Professionals using paint strippers exceeding the adequate ventilation and use of personal Consumer Goods News Vol. 79 Sep 2009 0.1% DCM limit after 6 June 2012 may do so only: protective equipment. • Within the territory of a Member State permitting such use and in accordance with its Industrial installations using DCM-containing national requirements. paint strippers are subject to tighter controls. • After specific training in the safe and competent use of DCM-containing paint strippers; Definitions supported by a certificate or other documentary • Professional evidence recognised by the Member State. Any natural or legal person, including workers • Having evaluated and managed the risks and self-employed workers undertaking paint 3 to health, including the use of alternatives stripping in the course of their professional materials or processes and working conditions, activity outside an industrial installation. 4 Consumer Goods News Vol. 79 Sep 2009 REGULATIONSSTANDARDS & REGULATIONS by whichnewrestrictions are proposed. Directive 76/769/EEC and amending the procedure Preparations and Substances Dangerous Certain and Annex XVII,ofwhich themainones are: 76/769/EEC amended the between differences minor some are there transposition, the Despite with theoldDirective). need for further implementation (as was the case the without State Member each in directly apply restrictions these Regulation EU an is REACH As requirements). REACH other (unlike imported or manufactured substance the of tonnage the of regardless apply to continue requirements These • PhthalatesDirective 2005/84/EC • NickelDirective 94/27/EC • CadmiumDirective 91/338/EEC • • and transposedintoAnnexXVII,forexample: numerous its as amendments, which have known now been consolidated commonly more Directive is Use and Marketing superseded The Requirements Restricted Substances F Under REACH Requirements Revised Substances EU –Restricted 1 Remark: E-mail: [email protected]. Fax: +44(0)1162824586 Tel: +44(0)1162639620 Mr. Richard Smith For enquiries,pleasecontact: Afacilityusedforpaintstrippingactivities. • LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2009:137:0003:0006:EN:PDF OJ L 137, 3.6.2009, p. 3 “Blue Colourant”Directive 2003/3/EC Azocolourants Directive 2002/61/EC Industrial installation etitos n h Mreig n Ue of Use and Marketing the in restrictions previous the incorporating effect, takes REACH of XVII Annex 2009, June 1 rom STANDARDS ®ULATIONS http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/ XVII/Directive 91/338/EECcadmium restrictions. been now have Annex REACH EU the with fully align to withdrawn, Decree Cadmium Dutch requirements the additional of the Netherlands, the In components usingthesematerials. and articles to link clear new the without form, Common Customs Codes apply to the coatings in the liquid EU the Nomenclature (CN) Codes 3208 and of 3209. These 91/338/EEC Directive Confusion had arisen over the use in the Cadmium or componentsofarticles. natural articles finished chemically-modified to colour give to used polymers) or synthetic on (based lacquers and enamels varnishes, paints, solvent-based and water- of coatings dried to apply restrictions the that clarifies now XVII Annex Cadmium omte fr ik seset RC ad the and (RAC) Assessment Risk for Committee ECHA’s the by considered then is proposal The will bemadeavailableontheECHA website. with commercially sensitive The information removed,dossier, the proposal. for cost/ analysis a benefit and issues, the with deal legislative to measures EU other substance, the replace techniques / to substances alternative with along dossier which covers the hazards and risks posed, XV Annex an of submission be will step first The or inpreparations orinarticles. market or use of a dangerous substance, as such, the on placing manufacture, the for restriction new a propose may (ECHA) Agency Chemicals or on request from the Commission, the European State, Member EU an procedure new the Under Substances New Procedure forRestricting EN and 12472:2005 willbeused. 1811:1999+A1:2008 EN standards current the as Technicallychange a isn’t2.” this and 1 paragraphs to articles of conformity the demonstrating for methods test the as used be shall (CEN) Standardization for Committee European the by adopted standards “The as merely to now referred are used be to methods test The Nickel REGULATIONS
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Committee for Socio-Economic Analysis (SEAC), The Coming Challenge: which will also be published on the ECHA website. After this the Commission will prepare New Substances of Very a draft amendment to Annex XVII to be voted on High Concern by the European Council (EU Member States) and considered by the European Parliament. n 28 October 2008, the list of the first 15 Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) The ECHA maintains a Registry of Intentions for O was published on the official website of these proposed restrictions together with their the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). Annex XV dossiers per the following link. This Registry also lists dossiers submitted for proposed In June 2009, the ECHA published on its website substances of very high concern (SVHC) and for another 14 chemicals which may be added into the harmonized classification and labelling of CMRs, candidate list of SVHCs, and will be included into (carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic for reproduction), the list formally after public opinion solicitation. respiratory sensitizers and other effects (CLH). With the number of SVHCs increasing, more and more chemicals are of concern. Companies have to http://echa.europa.eu/chem_data/reg_ invest more on environmental raw materials, better intentions_en.asp quality control and safer processes. It also increases the export risks for manufacturers and retailers. For enquiries, please contact: Mr. Richard Smith To help you take proactive measures and stay ahead Tel: +44 (0)116 263 9620 of the competition, Intertek calls your attention Fax: +44 (0)116 282 4586 to the following 14 substances and their possible E-mail: [email protected] usages as outlined in the table below.
IUPAC name (Chemical name) EC No. CAS No. Possible Application(s)
Anthracene oil 292-602-7 90640-80-5 Paint, preservative oil, insecticide
Anthracene oil, anthracene paste, distn. 295-278-5 91995-17-4 Paint, preservative oil, insecticide Lights
Anthracene oil, anthracene paste, 295-275-9 91995-15-2 Paint, preservative oil, insecticide anthracene fraction
Anthracene oil, anthracene-low 292-604-8 90640-82-7 Paint, preservative oil, insecticide
Anthracene oil, anthracene paste 292-603-2 90640-81-6 Paint, preservative oil, insecticide
Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) 201-553-2 84-69-5 Plasticizer
2,4-Dinitrotoluene 204-450-0 121-14-2 Manufacture of explosives; polyurethane plastics; organic
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Residues (coal tar), pitch distn 295-507-9 92061-94-4 Paint, moisture seal
Distillates (coal tar), heavy oils 292-607-4 90640-86-1 Paint, moisture seal
Distillates (coal tar), heavy oils, pyrene 295-304-5 91995-42-5 Paint, moisture seal fraction
Distillates (coal tar), pitch, pyrene 295-313-4 91995-52-7 Paint, moisture seal fraction
Coal tar pitch, high temperature 266-028-2 65996-93-2 Paint, moisture seal
Tris (2-chloroethyl) phosphate (TCEP) 204-118-5 115-96-8 Flame retardant, plasticizer 5 Arsenic and its salts index number 7440-38-2 Insecticide, preservatives, pigment, 033-005-001 (Arsenic) medical use 6 Consumer Goods News Vol. 79 Sep 2009 REGULATIONSSTANDARDS & REGULATIONS b) a) Flotation toysandaquatic whichare: Aquatic Toys 2 of2009-FlotationToys and Consumer Production Notice No. A Swimming Aids Flotation Toys & Requirements for Mandatory Australia: New • notlimitedto): solution including(but REACH complete a offers Intertek requirements. Communication Chain Supply SVHC the with to compliance in alternative are products that cost-effective demonstrating a provides test screening SVHC The techniques. GC-MS and ICP XRF,of use the including chemicals, risk high for components verifying and screening in methods developed has Intertek articles, and preparations both in SVHCs of presence the identify help To the body, includingbut notlimited to: to attached otherwise or worn not or whether E-mail: [email protected] Fax: +85227858570 Tel: +85221738146 Ms. ChristineYCNg Tel: +85221738644 Ms. Yandy Pak For enquiries,pleasecontact: • Auditing • aquatic toys. and toys flotation for one another and tuition; water for aids Online Services Training children under14yearsofage; by play in use for intended clearly or designed whether inflatableornot; water,in child a of mass the bear to intended etiig o wmig n flotation and swimming to pertaining Consumer Product Safety new Standards: one 2 published recently has ustralia STANDARDS ®ULATIONS familiarisation • Product Assessment • Testing n swimming and n simn ad fr hlrn incorporating children for aids swimming and Australian Standard AS 1900-1991 Flotation toys used as the official method. However, the current be shall variations propertieswith MOD) 8124-1:2000, (ISO physical and mechanical to related 8124.1:2002 Safety of toys, Part 1: Safety aspects ISO AS/NZS Standard Zealand New / Australian i) inflatableairbeds; h) body/boogieboards; g) surfboards; j) f) e) d) c) but NOTincluding: h) g) f) kickboards; e) unattached completeorpartial rings; d) inflatable noveltyshapes; but NOTincluding: c) swimming aidvests. b) attached rings; a) limited to: not but including, tuition; swimming buoyancy through unaided acquiring in them or assist to familiarisation, water through confidence gain to them enabling either of purpose the for sits user the which in or body the to attached or on worn designed age of years aids 14 under children for flotation and aids Swimming Aids Flotation and Swimming – 2009 of 3 No. Notice Production Consumer March 2010. all kickboards. water; deep in use for areintended design and their size of byvirtue which boats, inflatable beach balls; inflatable noveltyshapes; unattached completeorpartialrings; arm bands; water; size and design are intended for use in shallow oftheir byvirtue which boats, toy inflatable date of this notice. of AS 4758 Personal flotation devices, as at the scope the within are which devices, flotation persons disabled by use therapeutic for designed articles articles, including life jackets or other personal other or jackets life including articles, aitos prvd a b ue utl 31 until used be can approved variations ; REGULATIONS
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Australian Standard AS 1900-2002 Flotation least one component part of that item contains aids for water familiarization and swimming excessive lead. tuition with variations shall be used as the official method. However, the current Australian The warning statement shall contain at least the Standard AS 1900-1991 Flotation toys and following statement: swimming aids for children incorporating • WARNING: CONTAINS LEAD. all variations approved by this Notice can be • MAY BE HARMFUL IF EATEN OR CHEWED. used until 31 March 2010. • MAY GENERATE DUST CONTAINING LEAD.
Intertek is a leading international provider of The warning statement shall: quality and safety services to a wide range of • be located in a prominent place on the item or global and local industries. Besides the capability package such that consumers are likely to see of testing to AS 1900, Intertek is also a Notified the statement when it is examined under retail Body for the testing of buoyancy aids. Intertek can conditions (i.e. on principal display panel); now carry out Type Examinations for buoyancy • be conspicuous and not obscured by other aids and certify it. written matter; • be legible; and For enquiries, please contact: • contrast with the typography, layout and colour Ms. Yandy Pak of the other printed matter. Tel: +852 2173 8644 Ms. Christine Ng Compliance with 16 CFR 1500.121 adopted Tel: +852 2173 8146 under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act Fax: +852 2785 8570 constitutes compliance with the warning E-mail: [email protected] statement requirement.
Exemptions: The LPPA does not apply to any component part of Upcoming Challenges a consumer electronic product, including but not to More Stringent Lead limited to, personal computers, audio and video Requirements equipment, calculators, wireless phones, game consoles, and handheld devices incorporating a video screen used to access interactive software n December 2008, Blagojevich, governor of and their associated peripherals that is not Illinois, signed the bill SB 2860 to become accessible to a child. I Public Act 095-1019. The Act amends the “The Lead Poisoning Prevention Act” and “The Mercury-added Product Prohibition Act”. Notes: “Toy containing paint” - a painted toy designed
The Illinois Lead Poisoning for or intended for use by children under the age Consumer Goods News Vol. 79 Sep 2009 Prevention Act (LPPA) of 12 at play. (410 ILCS 45/6): Effective 1 January 2010, the sale, have, offer “Children’s jewelry” - jewelry that is made for, for sale, or transfer of certain children’s products marketed for use by, or marketed to children listed below (see notes) that contain a total under the age of 12. lead content in any component part more than 0.004% (40 ppm) but less than 0.06% (600 “Child care article” - an item that is designed ppm) by total weight or a lower standard for lead or intended by the manufacturer to facilitate the content as may be established by federal, state sleep, relaxation, or feeding of children under the 7 law, or regulation will be prohibited unless the age of 6 or to help children under the age of 6 item bears a warning statement to indicate at who are sucking or teething. 8 Consumer Goods News Vol. 79 Sep 2009 REGULATIONSSTANDARDS & REGULATIONS 2) 1) may of State person the in no Connecticut: distribute or 2011, manufacture October sell, 1 Effective Connecticut: PublicActNo.09-103 C on Bisphenol-A Chicago Approve Ban Connecticut and E-mail: [email protected]. Fax: +85227858570 Tel: +85221738644 Ms. Yandy Pak For enquiries,pleasecontact: while forsubstrates,between40and300ppm. coatings; surface for ppm 90 and 40 between to requirement statement warning the for gap the reducing LPPA, the affect also would This lead insurfacecoatingis90ppmrespectively. total and ppm 300 is substrates in lead total for limits permissible level concentration maximum the 2009, August 14 Effective imposed. been have products children’s in requirements lead tougher year, last August in 110-314) No: Law (Public law into signed was which 2008 of Act Under the Consumer Product Safety Improvement 14 August2009 Effective Limits Lead in Reduction CPSIA Challenge: Coming Another certain products. ni 1 coe 21, rvdd h person the provided 2012, October 1 until BPA containing cans or jars containers, food baby or formula infant of inventory existing the distribute or sell may person a However, BPA.contains that can container,or plastic jar a in stored is that food baby or formula Infant container beverage containing BPA; or or food reusable Any restriction of use of bisphenol-A (BPA)in bisphenol-A of use of restriction the to pertaining bills passed Council both have City Chicago and onnecticut STANDARDS ®ULATIONS E-mail: [email protected] Fax: +8522785 8570 Tel: +85221738146 Ms. ChristineNg Tel: +8522173 8644 Ms. Yandy Pak For enquiries,pleasecontact: this enforce subsection. to order in regulations and rules affairs and consumer protection shall promulgate business of department The BPA. of composed not are store the in sale for offered containers that customers notifies conspicuously and clearly Further, retailers shall post a sign in the store that the cityofChicago. children under the age of three containing BPA in for primarily used is which container beverage or food liquid, empty any furnish or give sale, expose for or offer tosell, corporation or firm 31 after January 2010, it shall be unlawful for any person, and on ordinance, the to According Chicago: BPA-Free KidsOrdinance available. commercially is and younger or age of years two food chewed that is intended for easily consumption by children an or paste soft a of consisting food” “Baby commercially available. is milk and consumption infant breast for intended human is that for substitute ready to-feed or – liquid concentrated powder, based formula” “Infant for disposalafterinitialuse. intended containers beverage or food excluding thermoses, bottles, and baby bottles sports to, cups, spill-proof limited not but including, container” beverage means a receptacle for storing food or beverages, or food “Reusable during thesameperiodofprioryear. acquired or purchased cans or jars containers, October 2011, in a quantity comparable to the 1 to prior acquired or purchased were cans or jars containers, such that demonstrate can en a rprd oi food solid prepared a means en a ikbsd r soy- or milk-based a means
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Regulatory Updates in Consumer Products Containing Canada Lead (Contact with Mouth) Regulations Proposed: The Department of Health of Canada also ew Phthalates Regulations proposed regulatory amendments to further and Relevant Section of reduce allowable lead limits in consumer products. Hazardous Products (Toys) N The following consumer products containing Regulations Amended: more than 90mg/kg lead will be prohibited:
The Department of Health of Canada proposed 1) Products, other than kitchen utensils, that are new regulations on 20 June 2009, effectively brought into contact with the user’s mouth in banning the import, sale, or advertisement of the course of normal use; and soft vinyl toys and child care articles containing phthalates. 2) Products, in respect of which it is reasonably foreseeable, based on their nature, that they The vinyl in a toy or a child care article shall not would be brought into contact with the mouth contain more than 1000 mg/kg of the following of children under 3 years of age in the course phthalates when tested in accordance with a of learning or playing. method that conforms to good laboratory practices:
• di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP); The proposed lead limit shall apply to all • dibutyl phthalate (DBP); or accessible surface coatings and substrates. The • benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP). draft regulations are open to 75 days of public comments, after which they are to be published The vinyl in any parts of a toy or a child care article in final form in Canada Gazette, Part II. that can, in a reasonably foreseeable manner, be placed in the mouth of a child under 4 years of Exemptions: age shall not contain more than 1000 mg/kg of • Jewelry referred to section 42 of Part I of the following phthalates in addition to the above Schedule I to the Hazardous Products Act; and when tested in accordance with a method that • Products subject to the application of the conforms to good laboratory practices: Hazardous Products (Glazed Ceramics and • diisononyl phthalate (DINP); Glassware) Regulations. • diisodecyl phthalate (DIDP); or • di-n-octyl phthalate (DNOP). Proposal to Include Bisphenol-A into the Hazardous Products Act: The draft regulations are open to 75 days of public Canada propses that the Hazardous Products comments, after which they are to be published Act be amended to include polycarbonate baby in final form in Canada Gazette, Part II. bottles that contain bisphenol-A, thus prohitbiting
the advertisement, sale and importation of these Consumer Goods News Vol. 79 Sep 2009 Notes: products. A part of a toy or a child care article is considered “can be placed in the mouth” if: According to the proposal, adding the following item after item 15 amends Part I of Schedule I to 1) It can be brought to the child’s mouth and kept the Hazardous Products Act: there so that it can be sucked or chewed; and 16. Polycarbonate baby bottles that contain 4,4’-isopropylidenediphenol (bisphenol A). 2) One of its dimensions is less than 5 cm (if a part of a toy or a child care article is inflatable, Amendment on Glazed Ceramics 9 its dimensions shall be determined in its and Glassware Regulations: deflated state) The Hazardous Products (Glazed Ceramics and 10
Consumer Goods News Vol. 79 Sep 2009 REGULATIONSSTANDARDS & REGULATIONS E-mail: [email protected] Tel: +85221738146/Fax:27858570 Ms. ChristineYCNg Tel: +85221738644 Ms. Yandy Pak For enquiries,pleasecontact: W Regulations Covering Products Corded Window Canada Approves • • both EnglishandFrench in the followingmanner: in displayed be to instructions and labelling the required of“indelibly and affixed” “permanently & terms printed” the redefine to and amended been have Gates Regulations Enclosures) (Expansion Expandable Products Hazardous Regulations: and ExpandableEnclosures Amendment onExpansionGates ÉMAILLÉS ETLESPRODUITSDEVERRE CÉRAMIQUES PRODUITS LES SUR RÈGLEMENT New French titlebecomes: • • • following characteristics: the of all has that product a means “product” amendment, the to According title. French the replaces that product of scope the define clearly to amended been have Regulations Glassware) Department of Health of Canada, this regulation this Canada, of Health of Department and lettersatleast2.5mminheight. numerals in be must warning the of text The least 5mminheight;and EN “MISE at letters upper-caseblock in be must GARDE” and “WARNING” headings The defined insection2oftheFoodandDrugsAct. It is used in storing, preparing or or serving food, as lead contains cadmium; and that decoration or glaze It is completely or partly covered with a coating, It iscompletelyorpartlymadeofceramicglass; a proposal of “Corded Window Window “Corded Covering Products Regulations” by of the of proposal submission the a to regards ith STANDARDS ®ULATIONS n aaa r h dt o iprain f the of importation product. of date the or Canada in manufacture of date the after years three than less not of period a for compliance, demonstrate importers or manufacturers must keep records to addition, In advertisement. any in or label its on not make any reference to the Act or Regulations as amended. However, the regulated product shall Products”, Covering Window Corded of “Safety in stated and safety the products meet must covering Canada into imported or sold window advertised, corded effect, immediate with regulations, the to According The Challenge: operation. its in device looped flexible of type any or cord window covering that incorporates a bead chain, interior by posed hazards strangulation against children protecting of intention the with 2007 was It recently.approved been has E-mail: [email protected] Tel: +85221738644/Fax: +85227858570 Ms. Yandy Pak For enquiries,pleasecontact: * died from corded windowtreatments since1973. have children 768* over statistics, to According up shadesandverticalblinds. cordedrollshades, cellular romanshades, blinds, venetian blinds, mini blinds, window to), limited age. Corded window treatments include (but not of years 12 being oldest treatments,the window cordedon fromstrangulation weeks 2 every dies for Blind Window Safety has revealed that a child Parents the by done research a note, side a On Notes: (CPSC) database and website and the Window Window the and Covering SafetyCouncil(WCSC)website. website and database (CPSC) Commission Safety Product Consumer the from Acts All Information of Freedom 768. from taken is is information deaths estimated Total unreported. 6/4/97 Journal of the American Medical Association, Medical American the of Journal 6/4/97 8 dah fo 18-95 n S ln, maybe as alone, US in 1981-1995 from deaths 182 f August of ay s 5 ftlte (0 urpre) As unreported). (50% fatalities 359 as many h ntoa sadr CAN/CSA-Z600 standard national the 04 34 ets eotd ih 50% with reported deaths 384 2004, aeln rqieet as requirements labelling proposed in proposed Consumer Goods News Vol. 79 Sep 2009 11 DEVELOPMENTDEVELOPMENT Abrasion Resistance Abrasion • Mold Count • Colourfastness Strength • Tear • n 7 April a 2009, memorandum Intertek Certification with Center signed the (CQM) Zhejiang China Formaldehyde Content (PCP) Pentachlorophenol (Pb) Lead Content Total Content (Wood) Moisture • • • O Intertek Cooperates with China Certification Center for Quality Mark (CQM) Zhejiang Branch on the Food Certification Program Intertek understands the importance of having a local service provider. employees With in over 1,000 24,000 laboratories in over and 100 countries offices and growing, Intertek is you need us most. available to you where For further information, please contact: In Huat Lau Mr. Operations Manager +848 6297 1099 / Fax: +848 6297 1098 Tel: E-mail: [email protected] • Material used in producing furniture and furniture components are often made of a combination chemical of the conduct can Intertek materials. various and physical tests needed to test the that furniture in moisture and content substances hazardous of are harmful to humans and to test its tests include: Those chemical and physical durability. branch, which was formally strategic cooperative established relationship on the the Food Certification Program. DEVELOPMENT and professionalism of our staff. and professionalism
se n response to ever increasing global local consumer demand and for high quality furniture from Asia Pacific, Intertek, a
ntertek is also able to conduct flammability testing of furniture to demonstrate its resistance to fire in accordance with international standards. Some the of flammability tests Intertek can perform include Ignition Match Cigarette Resistance Tests, Tests, Test, Test. Flaming and Smoldering Screening I Intertek’s Intertek’s Ho Chi Minh City laboratory is able to provide these services and more with the aid of analytical and reporting systems that provide the most accurate and timely data with experti the
Different Different tests, assessment services are and necessary to evaluate the inspection physical characteristics, performance construction and labelling accordance of with the properties, standards such as furniture ASTM, in ANSI, BIFMA, BS, EN and ISO standards. I Intertek Opens New Opens Intertek Furniture Testing in Ho Chi Laboratory Vietnam Minh City, Intertek evaluates the performance of furniture sofas, tables, beds, chairs, high stools, chairs, like shelves, and children’s furniture by a executing variety of performance testing which include and Base Back-pull, Tests, Stability Tests, Strength Seat-back as well as (Chair), Test Durability Impact (Chair). Fatigue Test leading provider in quality and safety services worldwide, opened a furniture (Hardlines) laboratory in new Ho Chi Minh state-of-the-art Vietnam in July 2009. City, DEVELOPMENT
Approved by the former China State Bureau of Visibility Clothing and Accessories and Anti- Technical Supervision (CSBTS) in September 1991, static clothing. CQM is a comprehensive certification body which simultaneously provides certification, training and The primary role of a Notified Body is to other conformity assessment activities. The CQM provide services for conformity assessment on Zhejiang Branch is a professional auditing and the conditions set out in the New Approach training institution, is also a part of the Zhejiang Directives in support of CE Marking. Bureau of Quality and Technical Supervision. Some of the services include food quality and safety- The extension of the scope compliments related certification, food safety management our current accredited status for clothing to system certification, and more. include:
High Visibility Clothing & Accessories EN 471:2003 + A1:2007 High Visibility warning clothing for Professional use – Test Methods and requirements EN 1150:1999 Protective clothing – Visibility clothing for non-professional use – Test methods and requirements EN 13356:2001 Visibility accessories for non- professional use – Test Methods and requirements The cooperation between Intertek and CQM Zhejiang branch expands the service scope and Anti-static Properties ability in the field of food certification services. EN 1149-5:2008 Protective clothing – Electrostatic This results in convenient and comprehensive properties services meeting our clients’ various requirements for the food safety and quality certification. Protective Clothing Against Chemical, Mechanical, Thermal, For more details, please contact: and Flame Risks Intertek Shanghai EN 13034:2005 Protective clothing against Ms. Shily Xu liquid chemicals – Performance requirements Tel: +86 21 6091 7174 for chemical protective clothing offering limited Fax: +86 21 6121 3008 protective performance against liquid chemicals E-mail: [email protected] (Type 6 and Type PB [6] equipment.) EN ISO 11611:2007 Protective clothing for use in welding and allied processes EN ISO 11612:2008 Protective clothing – Clothing Intertek Extends to protect against heat and flame EN ISO 14116:2008 Protective clothing – Notified Body Status Protection against heat and flame – Limited on Clothing to Include flame spread materials, material assemblies, and High Visibility and clothing Anti-static For further information and advice,
Consumer Goods News Vol. 79 Sep 2009 Consumer Goods News Vol. please contact : 12 ntertek Labtest UK Ltd Leicester is pleased Ms. Joyce Moore to announce that they have extended Tel: + 44 (0)116 263 9614 their Notified Body status to include High E-mail: [email protected] DEVELOPMENT
DEVELOPMENT I Consumer Goods News Vol. 79 Sep 2009 13 ACTIVITIESACTIVITIES he “China High End Retail 2009” was held was 2009” Retail End High “China he at the InterContinental Hotel of Shanghai on focused forum The 2009. May 26-27 on helping high-end brands and retailers succeed in grasping opportunities within the China market. Intertek environment auditing service benefits the company by single widely audits, eliminating the trouble of multiple acknowledged and audits and reducing non-conformities with the environmental requirements. It helps to optimize management environmental internal company’s a and enhance competitiveness. Environment an held Group Intertek 2009, April In Auditing Awareness Seminar in Shenzhen giving insights and analysis on the issues environmental suggestions offered expert Intertek The China. of for companies on how to implement compliance and auditing procedures. measures The seminar was informative very was it thought They participants. highly applauded by and the it the for important are which issues environmental helped them sustainable development of the company. understand correct In the second half of 2009, Intertek is going to hold a series of environmental auditing seminars in Shenzhen, Zhongshan, etc. as well as related training programs to provide more value added services to our clients. T Intertek Cooperates with “China High End Retail 2009” Helping to Win in China You Market
st ACTIVITIES regulations, regulations, manufacturing and or control the influence of environmental
he environment is the supplier natural resources we need for of production the and consumption. Coming into the 21
service sectors have realized that environment To To meet the trend of developing in efforts more globalization, take world the around countries laws and regulations, as well as protection. environment In business are sector, concerned more about buyers the environmental in their risks supply chain, and more brands plan to implement environmental auditing to improve their competitive edge. century, the environment included water resource, resource, water included environment the century, soil, gas emission and warm room effect which became crucial for the development of mankind. Intertek environment auditing service assesses the assesses service auditing environment Intertek factory and the process through environmental compliance Regulations review. document system China’s on based are report audit issues and audit national environmental laws and regulations. It helps suppliers to voluntarily demonstrate their environmental performance practices. their environmental improve and eventually Intertek Group has development been of environmental dedicated auditing service to in the China, providing total solutions and local expertise. global resources by Intertek’s tapping through optimization of environmental practices. optimization of environmental through auditing can management help and enhance them prevent their improve ability to daily
Under the environmental challenges of various local T Intertek Environment Audit Intertek Environment Seminar Hit Success Intertek Environment Environment Intertek Auditing Program Helps International Worries Buyers Ease Chain Over Supply - Risks Environmental factors. Eventually economic benefitswill improve 14
Consumer Goods News Vol. 79 Sep 2009 ACTIVITIESACTIVITIES high praisesfrom theparticipants. won and market China the of issues standard in a booth and answered questions about quality exhibited Intertek addition, In participants. the all among interest generated which topic this explain further to to Discussion Panel invited the attend was Gong Stone Mr. Afterwards, the Chinamarket. into enter products overseas when faced be to needed standards testing and inspection quality of barriers the on analysis in-depth an presented into China enter market smoothly – Quality & brands Standard”. He oversea speech can a “How entitled delivered (CDMS) Services Market Domestic Intertek’sChina from Gong Stone Mr. participated inthisforumasasponsor. only the actively solutions, safety and as quality of provider invited Intertek, attendance. in representatives and guests 100 over were There E-mail: [email protected] Fax: +86216485 0559 Mobile: 13817610 837 Tel: +8621 60917382 Ms. AnnieNi Intertek CDMS Contact Information: http://www.chinahiendretail.com/. visit please forum, the about details more For the Chinamarket! in success your process,productssupporting and your to value add We service. quality stop-shop more, Intertek’s CDMS can provide you with one- or product single holder,a brand with or dealing in the China market. No matter if you are a retailer development business Intertek’son focuses CDMS ACTIVITIES I by IntertekandTISI Workshop Co-organized REACH Seminarand • • • specific industriessuchas: target that workshops offers Intertek with Intertek. seminar a co-arranging in interested still are and seminars REACH several arranged has TISI years of Thai couple past the from In manufacturers. products of information require chemical buyers European buyers. European of chain supply the being manufacturers Thai to impacts realizeadverse they the because training TISI is dedicated to help Thai industries on REACH substances. the on frominformation safety provide to risks chemicals the manages and industry the to responsibility greater The gives industry. Regulation REACH chemical EU the of capability maintaining the competitiveness and innovative while environment the and health human of protection the improve to is REACH of aim The Regulation that entered into force 1 June 2007. European a is (REACH) Chemicals of Restriction and Authorization Evaluation, Registration, The throughout MayandJuly2009. times 3 co-projectran Workshop.The & Seminar REACH 1-day a arranging by manufacturers and scheduled on23July2009 packaging and automotive, Electrical, & Electronic Tableware products scheduledon16July2009 22 on scheduled paint and products baby Toys, May2009 ond oehr o upr Ta exporters Thai support to (TISI), together joined Institute Standards Industrial Thai and (Thailand) Goods Consumers ntertek Consumer Goods News Vol. 79 Sep 2009 15 ACTIVITIESACTIVITIES Event Sponsors other governments and Islamic bodies Lumpur Convention Center, situated in the heart the in situated Center, Convention Lumpur of the city. from from the Philippines, Vietnam and Cambodia; the OMA (Office on Muslim Affairs)Philippines, in the the Ministry Cambodia of and Commerce the in Islamic Ho Chi Community Minh of City in Vietnam. These three This year Intertek’s booth was also joined by three Since 2006, the WHF has provided the platform for issues, concerns relevant and to business the updates Halal Succeeding industry from development. its prior events, WHF focused 2009 on topics of understanding more depth in Halal business and topics main These international certification. and accreditation Halal were split into two parallel streams: the main stream continued to focus on the business of Standards, covered stream second the and Halal on the introduction of Global Halal Standard. Global Halal Standard is developed by the IHI Alliance, which is endorsed by the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) through the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Industry As part of the (ICCI). introduction of the Global Halal Standard, Intertek announced the latest service under Intertek’s system certification - the IHIA Global Halal Certification. IHIA’s Global Halal Certification uses a standardGHMS (Global Halal Management System). adopted from ACTIVITIES the fourth
consecutive consecutive time Intertek or World World Halal Forum (WHF) 2009 – themed
Mr. Peerapat Anutjarawat: Chemical Supervisor; Chemical Anutjarawat: Peerapat Mr. Toys & Hardlines Division – Intertek Services (Thailand) Ltd. Testing Ms. Phanit Hitapong: Division Manager; Toys & Hardlines Division – Intertek Services Testing (Thailand) Ltd. Mr. Chaiyavat Tangkrock-olan: Senior Standards Standards Senior Tangkrock-olan: Chaiyavat Mr. Officer, Chief of International Affairs MRA Negotiation Bureau - Group Thai Industrial Institute Standards has participated the World Halal held Forum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This year, the
“Achieving Global Halal Integrity” was organized was Integrity” Halal Global “Achieving by KasehDia and hosted by IHI event Alliance. took place 4 The - 5 May 2009 at the Kuala F Intertek Joined World Intertek Joined World Halal Forum 2009 Participant feedback was went away with positive a implement to better confident more understanding feel and as of requirements the most their knowledge into their organization. • • • TISI fully supports the budget for this event. The firstseminar was held on 22at May 2009 the Bangkok, Chaophya Park Hotel. There were around 120 participants at the seminar. main speakers three who were presented There and shared their knowledge and experiences starting with: 16
Consumer Goods News Vol. 79 Sep 2009 ACTIVITIESACTIVITIES and manymore. Malaysia in manufacturers beverage and food local Agency, Accreditation Turkish Malaysia, in Embassy US the from USDA) (under Affairs as Nestle, Friesland Foods, Office of Agricultural those of such backgrounds some and industries from coming 2009 and WHF visitors in 1,000 participants than more were There quality, safetyandHalalassurance. product towards geared services with Intertek of partners mutual are bodies governmental I Products” China Licensed EXPO 2010Shanghai Order PlacingFairfor Intertek Attended“The the IHIAGlobalHalalCertification. - program certification system new Intertek’s as analysis and management (RAM) services, as well Intertek’sthroughrisk risks, safety food on issue also mentioned some approaches to resolving the He share. market and image public of loss and which could lead to product recall, litigation claims goods defected and contaminated producing of liability management system the company is at risk product effective an Without plan. management crisis companywide a matter into this integrated be how could and crisis, economic the regardsto in issues, safety food about talked he Global Economic Turbulence.” In this presentation the under Safety and Quality Product on Liability day, Dr. Zoller gave a presentation on, “Managing second the On Germany. Intertek from P.Zoller Jochen Dr.President, Services Food Intertek and APACIntertek by Director,Regional Ong Michael accompanied Vietnam, Philippines, and Cambodia Thailand, Indonesia, included These 2009. inWHF represented were offices Intertek Five International Exhibition Center on 2 June 2009. June 2 on Center Exhibition International Products” which was held at the Shanghai the at held was which Products” Licensed China Shanghai 2010 EXPO for Fair Placing Order “The attended ntertek ACTIVITIES E-mail: [email protected] Fax:+86 216495 9813 Tel:+86 2160917327 Mr. Terry Yao Intertek Shanghai For more details,pleasecontact: requirements oftheWorld Expo. assist to opportunity quality meet to suppliers licensed the and Sinnsa the provide expertise abundant service, Intertek’s tenet. customer-focus and experience professional its through reputation its quality builds Intertek services, safety and of provider international leading a As authorized bySinnsa. suppliers licensed and products licensed EXPO World the for services safety and quality around all- provide will Intertek addition, In products. licensed the on monitoring quality conduct to Intertek for basis and standard the become will scheme the approval, Sinnsa’s Upon schemes. the quality risks of a product and develops testing assesses Intertek requirements. quality Sinnsa’s accordancerelatedthe to standards national and has carried out all tests for each kind of product in it Sinnsa, of partner quality a as that mentioned standards, testing requirements and more Intertek booth related the about Intertek’sconsultation in resulted which visited buyers and licensed suppliers Many fair. this attend to invited was Intertek Shanghai, EXPO 2010 of sponsor senior the Sinnsa, of partner quality appointed the As delivered aspeechattheopeningceremony. Coordination, Expo World Shanghai of the Bureau of General Director Deputy Xianjin, Chen Mr. attention. retailers’ many attracted which display on were souvenirs of kinds 3,000 Nearly Consumer Goods News Vol. 79 Sep 2009 17 ACTIVITIESACTIVITIES
International Textile & Garment th ntertek Pakistan exhibited at the 2009 Textile Textile 2009 the at exhibited Pakistan ntertek Asia International Exhibition, the and most successful event largest of its kind in the region. region. The 6 I Intertek Pakistan Intertek Pakistan Asia Exhibited at Textile 2009 If you would like more information about services Intertek provides to the defence industry, the [email protected]. at Brown Maxi contact please Machinery Show was held on 5-8 April at Karachi 2009 Expo Centre in Pakistan. 42 foreign exhibitors and 59 local exhibitors participated at the event. More than 27,000 local & foreign visitors attended this event. At the Intertek Pakistan booth attendees were informed about capabilities Textile and Inspection and Testing Audit services. Also laboratory they were provided updated information regarding new regulations and like phthalates CPSIA, requirements lead and to their industries. related brochures informative to meet and share ideas about issues affecting equipment and support. and future current
ACTIVITIES VD is one of the most important events in the defence diary for those involved in the equipment and support for the Business Projects Manager of Intertek
DVD provides an opportunity to meet and share ideas about issues affecting current Forces. Armed and UK’s the for future support and equipment As the sector continues to deliver levels capability of and technology, service for the the highest Armed UK’s Forces, DVD provides an opportunity
DVD is DE&S’s annual stakeholder the Land event Equipment, for Joint Support Chain and Air Commodities communities. together DVD the brings military personnel acquisition and industry organisations for community two days with of informal discussion and briefings. Commercial Commercial & Electrical spearheaded the project to target the military and defence sector. Other key colleagues of each division joined them and Intertek altogether to they the represented many the two day show. visitors throughout Intertek’s Intertek’s divisions worked together to present Intertek’s services to the visitors and exhibitors at DVD. Maxi Brown, Technical Textiles, Manager Intertek Consumer for Goods, and Beena Tanna, Exhibiting in the spirit of Intertek as One, D Intertek UK Exhibits at UK Exhibits Intertek DVD UK’s UK’s Armed Forces. Held 24-25 June 2009 Millbrook at Proving Ground, Bedfordshire, it was organised by DE&S (Defence Equipment Support’s), which is the and part of the Ministry Of Defence (MOD) responsible for equipping and supporting the United Kingdom’s Armed Forces operations. and future for current 18
Consumer Goods News Vol. 79 Sep 2009 ACTIVITIESACTIVITIES China -HongKong KM IA, ECCMTT HKECE HAT EC CNR IFCC Abbreviations: Remark: Theexhibitionslistedabovearedependedonwhatwehavehandbeforepublishing.Therefore,Intertekisnotresponsible Understanding Leather:1DayWorkshop Children’s Nightwear&Sleepwear Flammability ofGeneralTextile Apparel; Seminars /Training Programs Asia Pacific Regions Labelling andFibre Labelling Labelling ofTextile Apparel: Care Textile Testing Quality AssuranceSeminarforGeneral Americas Europe Eyewears Safety Requirements forSunglassesand Finishing Trouble ShootingWorkshop: Dyeingand Requirements: Organotin&REACH Understanding theEUChemical Seminars /Training Programs (Sep-Dec2009) Intertek ExhibitionBulletins(Sep-Dec2009) for anyerrorsorchangesoccurred. ======Koeln Messe Impact ExhibitionandConventionCentre MuangThongThani Hong KongConvention&ExhibitionCentre Halle AuxToiles Expo Centre FairandConventionCentreCNR International China -HongKong China -Shanghai Countries USA -LasVegas, NV UK -London UK -Coventry Turkey -Istanbul Germany -Cologne France -Rouen France -Paris Thailand -Bangkok Taiwan -Taiepi Taiwan -Taiepi Pakistan -Karachi China -Shenzhen China -Shanghai ACTIVITIES The 8 Hong KongElectronicsFair(AutumnEdition) ABC KIDSExpo BPA BabyandChildInternationalFair SCS Formulate Exhibition Components, Accesories&ServiceEquipment International AutomotiveSupplyIndustry, Anuga Bioconnexion Creative Beauty-BeyondAnd Electronics 2009 Bangkok RHVAC 2009,BangkokElectric& TITAS -Taipei InnovativeTextile ApplicationShow Taitronics -Taipei Expo Pakistan-09 China Hi-Tech Fair and Accessories China InternationalTrade FairforApparelFabrics Hobbies &BabyArticles Exhibition Particulars Sep 28 Sep 14 Date Oct 12 Sep 16 Oct 16 Sep 18 Sep 25 th China InternationalTrade FairforToys, Time 9:00 am-5:00pm 9:30 am-1:00pm 9:30 am-1:00pm 9:30 am-12:45pm 2:30 pm-5:00 9:30 am-5:00pm 2:45 pm-5:00 9:30 am-12:00pm/ LVCC TWTC SNIEC SEC PDV TIC
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