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In this issue

• Bureau Veritas enters the Chinese automotive homologation market

• Bureau Veritas opens a new Performance / Benchmarking laboratory in Hong Kong

• Bureau Veritas CPS supports World Environment Day 2016• Bureau Veritas receives LEED® Gold Certification for its

Hsinchu branch office building• Bureau Veritas’ Richard Rosati has been appointed as the

Chairman of ASTM International Consumer Product Committee• Bureau Veritas announces latest enhancement to RSM

database

Bureau Veritas CPS News

• Bureau Veritas Brochures / Videos / Service Sheets

New Collaterals

• Bureau Veritas launches BVE3 Environmental Emission Tool for Textile Industry

• Bureau Veritas U.S. introduces latex testing in Buffalo laboratory

• Dr. Sandeep Khatua chairs new Wearable/Smart Textiles Committees for ASTM and AATCC

• Bureau Veritas CPS UK supports UK Fashion Industry with Speed-to-market Services

• Technical Column: Introduction to Labeling Textile Garments for U.S. Market

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• Vietnam Footwear Industry Outlook• Bureau Veritas expands Footwear Capability in China

Footwear / Leather Products

• Bureau Veritas becomes an approved testing laboratory for Japan’s SG Mark

Toys & Juvenile Products

• Sunglasses – Test for Function and Performance

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• 7layers announces Interlab EVO System • GCF REFRESH enhancements on 7layers' InterLab TS

DEVICE/UICC • 7layers becomes OCF Member • LoRa Alliance authorization for 7layers • 7layers Korea earns PTCRB Award • Bureau Veritas 7layers becomes the first authorized laboratory

of China Telecom in South China • Bureau Veritas is qualified to perform Wave 2 Certification of

Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ ac program• Bureau Veritas’ Bluetooth® One-Stop Solution • Brazil ANATEL Testing and Certification for

Telecommunication Products

Wireless/Smartworld

• Solution for Electric and Hybrid Rechargeable Vehicles • Bureau Veritas’ Buffalo laboratory expands its automotive

testing in U.S.A.• Bureau Veritas obtains A2LA accreditation in China

Automotive

• NRTL Certification for North America Market • Bureau Veritas Guangzhou obtains CBTL accreditation for

household appliances• Bureau Veritas Germany offers new Temperature Shock

Testing Services• NCC – INMETRO Certification Services for Electrical

Products• Taiwan Solution for Energy Efficiency

Electrical & Electronics

Press News

Events

Regulatory Bulletins & Newsbytes

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Market

Food

e are pleased to announce the recent acquisition of the majority

shareholding in Hangzhou VEO Standards Technical Service Co. Ltd.

(“VEO”), an automotive conformity assessment body based in China.

Established in 2003, VEO provides homologation and technical support services

for full vehicles and automotive systems and components in order to verify they comply with

applicable requirements on global markets. VEO is a leading partner to many Chinese automotive

brands and parts suppliers, helping them successfully access China’s major trade partners. VEO’s

main location is Hangzhou and the company additionally has a testing laboratory in Wuhan, as well

as representative offices in Brazil, India and Indonesia.

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The partnership with VEO will allow us to enhance our offering to the Asian automotive OEMs and the supply chain, fully supporting

our ambition to strengthen our position in the automotive market. By leveraging VEO’s services and Bureau Veritas capabilities, we can offer a true one-stop solution for both domestic and export markets.

Didier Michaud-Daniel, CEO of Bureau Veritas

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Function Test

Durability Test

Handling Test

Partial Construction Check

Marking / User Manual Evaluation

Workmanship Check

Feature Check

Artwork Check

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Household Appliances

Small Household Appliances

Luminaire

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Testing Capability Coverage Product Coverage

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e are pleased to announce the opening of our latest Performance / Benchmarking laboratory

for electrical and electronic products in Hong Kong. With this laboratory, we can further

support manufacturers, retailers and brands in selling their products worldwide, meeting the

increasing demands of product safety as well as consumer perception and quality.

The Performance / Benchmarking testing determines if a product performs well against quality

standards and / or competing products, which can help to:

The Performance / Benchmarking testing was introduced to assess quality performance of various

types of electrical and electronic products, including but not limited to household appliances, small

household appliances, luminaire, audio/video products, I.T. accessories and wearables. At Bureau

Veritas, we assess a product’s performance characteristics against a range of bespoke quality,

durability, as well as functionality requirements. Test programs are developed in relation to available

standards, performance requirements and normal usage as well as foreseeable misuse. We then

rate the product based on its performance, e.g. was there any product damage or malfunction under

the test environment.

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• Identify products’ weakness and drive quality enhancements

• Obtain product competitiveness and attractiveness

• Increase profitability

• Build customer confidence

• Better brand building

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ur Hsinchu branch office building located in the Hsinchu Science-based Industrial Park (SIP) in Taiwan has been recognized with LEED® Gold

Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. This honor follows Bureau Veritas becoming the first testing and certification organization in Taiwan to obtained LEED-certified building.

We are proud to implement several of the latest technologies in the design and operation of our Hsinchu SIP laboratory. This laboratory excelled in many of the categories including full marks in terms of water use reduction, new energy-efficient server designs, efficient lighting, controls and HVAC System. Another success was in the use of low-emitting materials such as adhesives and sealants, paints, coatings and flooring systems.

Strategically situated in the heart of Taiwan Scientific town, Hsinchu Science Park, our Hsinchu laboratory is staffed with over 50 employees and occupies more than 2,100 square feet. It provides a

broad range of EMC and RF testing services for various electrical and electronic products, and it also

known as one of the best laboratories in Taiwan that offers comprehensive testing and certification services

for Smart Grid testing and “millimeter-wave” testing for wireless communication products.

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• “Zero tolerance for the illegal wildlife trade” Worldwide Campaigns • Save Endangered Wild Bees• Reforestation of Rainforest at Sinharaja• Hands-Green Day • Preserve Wild Flowers and Native Species• And more…

e are pleased again to have celebrated and supported the World Environment Day (WED) on 5 June. This is the 8th consecutive year that we have supported the WED initiatives

throughout our worldwide locations.

To echo this year’s WED theme – “Go Wild for Life”, we launched a company-wide campaign to educate our employees of the importance of protecting endangered species from killing, smuggling, consuming to their extinction as well as preserving the Earth’s precious biodiversity, natural heritage and sustainability. These include:

Oliver Butler, President of Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, commented: As a world-leading supply chain solutions and sustainability solutions provider, we are again delighted to participate in, and contribute to, these wide

selections of WED initiatives. Bureau Veritas’ testing, inspection, certification and advisory solutions help companies make informed sourcing and design decisions in respect of quality, health, safety, and the environment.

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Bureau Veritas’ Richard Rosati has been appointed as the Chairman of ASTM International Consumer Product CommitteeBureau Veritas’ Richard Rosati has been appointed as the Chairman of ASTM International Consumer Product Committee

e are pleased to announce that ASTM International has named Richard Rosati, Vice President of Governmental Affairs and Industry Standards at Bureau Veritas, as Chairman of ASTM

International Committee F15 on Consumer Products. Richard has been with Bureau Veritas since 2000. In his current role, Richard is responsible for monitoring and communicating legislative and regulatory activity, participating in pertinent standards development activity and supporting industry activities and trade shows. He is also a member of ASTM, ASQ, JPMA and TIA, and actively participates in several ASTM committees.

ASTM International is the largest voluntary standards development organization in the world with over 50 committees comprised of technical experts from industry, government, testing laboratories, retailers and ultimate consumers. Formed in 1973, F15 includes 56 technical committees that oversee more than 100 standards related to the safety of consumer products including playground and athletic equipment, pool safety, amusement rides, candles, and more. Richard

has been a member of ASTM since 2002.

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• Cribs• Home playground equipment• Infant walkers• Mattresses

• Playpens and play yards• Safety gates• Strollers and carriages• Upholstered furniture

• Bassinets and cradles• Car seats and car booster seats• Children’s beds• Children’s furniture

The new product categories include:

Launched in 2012, RSM is Bureau Veritas’ answer to client’s demand for timely, easy to access, relevant information on changes in mandatory technical and regulatory requirements worldwide. RSM contains regulations and mandatory standards for more than 80 countries for a variety of consumer products including, but not limited to, toys, apparel, footwear, jewelry, and food contact articles. Information is continually updated and access is customized based on the countries and product categories you need. Powerful searching mechanisms allow you to further analyze the requirements that exist in the system. RSM will be soon adding new product categories including sunglasses, adult and children’s cosmetics, household cleaning products, and home décor. Live demonstrations of RSM are available on request, as well as free 15-day trials.

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ureau Veritas has expanded its Regulations and Standards Management (RSM)

database with 12 new product categories. RSM, one of the Bureau Veritas’ Knowledge Products, is designed as an industry leading database for consumer product regulations and mandatory standards.

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Restrictions on Chromium (VI) in Leather Products

BVCPS India Overview Video

Intelligent Transport Solutions The List of ECHA Candidates –Update

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e are pleased to announce our launch of BVE3, an I.T.

platform that supports our Chemical Discharge

Monitoring business. BVE3, Bureau Veritas’ Environmental

Emission Evaluator, is a supplementary tool to support supply

chain partners in reducing the environmental impacts through

the provision of a mechanism to understand factories’ daily

and weekly discharge potentials. This avoids the sole reliance on one time screening of materials,

chemicals and discharge.

BVE3 works in combination with other traditional

supply chain controls (chemicals screening, testing

and factory audits) for greater visibility on ongoing

compliance to the priority chemicals. The risk matrix

approach allows clients to choose and use these

tools in a most cost effective way. For industries with

wet processing, BVE3 assists in constructing

realistic discharge scenarios for the hazardous

substances (auxiliary chemicals, dyes, etc.) that are used along the manufacturing process and

released to the environment (waste water discharge) from the factories.

In support of supply chain chemical management performance and transparency, factories upload

chemical information to BVE3 on a monthly basis. From there, Bureau Veritas’ specialists analyze

factories’ inputs and the calculated output results in the estimated concentration and amount of

hazardous substances in water discharge. The number and the amount of hazardous substances in

the chemical inventory and discharge create 3 indexes to help measuring factories’ chemical

management performance:

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Provides an indication of the proportion of chemicals declared under the Chemical Inventory List (CIL) used in the manufacturing process that qualify them as hazardous substances free (defined under MSDS)

A measurement of the declared chemicals within the chemical inventory and the quality of Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

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In response to issues associated with chemical management performance and transparency within the textile supply chain, we developed our BVE3 web

platform. BVE3 enables retailers and brands to identify their factories chemical management performance and where to utilize the sustainability resources. Critically, the better the factory performs and greater the transparency; the

frequency and intensity of emission / chemical sample testing and environmental audits reduces.

BVE3 complements our testing and auditing program, providing us with far greater insight into our supply chain’s chemical management performance. In turn, this allows us to better focus resources to drive a greener supply chain. We have been partnering with Bureau Veritas on this for several months now and I am really pleased to see this

innovative and pro-active chemical management approach being commercially available to all sustainable players. At H&M, we believe BVE3 is a key milestone in transforming the textile industry by switching from a reactive to proactive approach.

Dr. Kaimin Shih, Associate Professor, The University of Hong Kong and Associate Editor, Waste Management (Elsevier)

BVE3 is the only commercial model available that can systematically estimate the discharge scenarios of multiple pollutants for the textile processing industry and

provides a very economical way to estimate the discharge scenarios.

Mr. Niraj Singh, Bureau Veritas’ Technical Lead for Chemical Discharge Monitoring

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e are pleased to announce our latex testing service is available in our Buffalo, New York laboratory. The laboratory has achieved laboratory accreditation by A2LA to test to ASTM D5712 (Modified Lowry) and D6499

(Inhibition ELISA) for technical competence in the field of latex testing, in accordance with the recognized International Standard ISO/IEC 17025:2005 standards. The presence of Natural Rubber Latex is a risk factor for a wide variety of industries including medical device, health and beauty, pharmaceuticals, textiles, office products, and toys. Products containing Natural Rubber Latex that come into contact with the skin can cause a severe life threatening allergic reaction, presenting potential liability for the manufacturer and retailer. It is important for manufacturers to understand the content of products, as well as the manufacturing environment and critical suppliers from

raw material to finished product. Additionally, some global governmental agencies have established guidelines for product labeling to ensure that consumers are not misled by

claims regarding latex. Latex testing can verify compliance with worldwide regulations and industry standards, provide guidance and substantiate label claims, and evaluate products and packaging from raw material to finished product, from gloves, bandages and medical devices, to flooring, toys and erasers. Latex testing helps to reduce the risk of recalls, returns and complaints and ultimately enhance risk management and brand protection.

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Dr. Sandeep Khatua chairs new Wearable/Smart Textiles Committees for ASTM and AATCCDr. Sandeep Khatua chairs new Wearable/Smart Textiles Committees for ASTM and AATCC

o keep pace with the fast growing segment for wearable technology and electronic textiles and to address the challenges related to its standards,

ASTM and AATCC organizations have established committees and Dr. Sandeep Khatua, Director of Technical Services – Softlines at Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, has been asked to lead both groups. Dr. Khatua has been with Bureau Veritas for over 16 years, having broad experience in the field of consumer product testing, quality assurance and process improvement for apparel, home goods and accessories including footwear.

ASTM D13.50 on Smart TextilesASTM International has formed a new Wearable/Smart Textile Subcommittee - D13.50 that Dr. Khatua has been selected to be the

Subcommittee Chairman, in which its workshop provides a forum for the exchange of ideas and to identify new opportunities for standards in this emerging industry segment. Dr. Khatua is in charge of organizing this workshop with ASTM.

AATCC RA111 on Electronically Integrated TextilesDr. Khatua is also heading up the AATCC’s new formed research committee - RA111 on Electronically Integrated Textiles, which is tasked with developing methods and terminology for the testing of

electronically integrated textiles. This committee met in May to finalize their scope and create priority action items. Contact us to learn how we can support your smart textile products with respect to connectivity, performance and safety, etc.

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he British Fashion industry and its suppliers are renowned for quality, flair, creativity and business acumen - and the sector is

enjoying a strong revival. But, to continue to meet changing customer demands, companies need to be able to call on exceptional and professional support to ensure garments, fabrics, textiles and accessories meet the highest standards. The fashion industry in particular needs fast turnaround time that help get products into stores faster.

For more than 12 years, Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services UK has been the partner of choice for much of the British Fashion Industry for a full range of quality assurance

services, and we are committed to serving the needs of the British Fashion sector and helping it expand and thrive. We provide the United Kingdom's leading fashion

retailers, suppliers, importers and manufacturers with a full-service from its UKAS accredited laboratory in Warrington, Cheshire. Our services include physical, flammability and analytical testing for clothing, fabric, home textiles and accessories. We also provide product inspections, factory assessments, social accountability audits, chemical discharge

monitoring solutions, regulatory and technical consultancy, mill improvement program, training, development of performance

manuals, mold prevention and chemical management solutions.

The UK laboratory provides an extensive range of analytical capabilities, including: azo dyes, phthalates, nickel, chromium (VI) in leather and allergenic disperse dyes tests. All of these are carried out in the United Kingdom by highly skilled and dedicated Bureau Veritas staff.

We offer competitive services, along with exceptional levels of commitment, quality and service. To find out how we can help you with your quality assurance needs, contact our representative in your area.

We are proud to use our expertise to help the UK fashion industry to continue setting the highest standards. From our laboratory in Warrington, we provide a wide range of services to clients across the United Kingdom, along with our global network of laboratories. This is highly important for our clients, who source products from all over the world. They also market their products globally and rely on our understanding of the different international regulations. Furthermore, we can offer a three-day turnaround for color fastness and physical tests. It's all done by our highly trained and experienced technicians. We help fashion companies improve their product quality, safety and compliance, their speed-to-market, profitability and brand equity.

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Bureau Veritas CPS UK

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ncreasingly, clothing retailers and brands are selling overseas to increase sales volume and raise their worldwide market profile. One of the world’s largest markets is U.S.A. Many retailers and brands are

already well established in the U.S. through opening their own stores or establishing in-store franchises. Others concentrate on e-commerce sales.

Learn more below from our technical consultants about textile labeling requirements for U.S. market.

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) through its FTC Act Tile 15 United States Code (Chapter 2; Subchapter 1, Sections 41-58) essentially prohibits unfair or deceptive acts or practices in or affecting commerce. This requirement is supported for textile products by the U.S. Code of Federal Regulation 16 CFR 303 with regard to Rules and Regulations under The Textile Products Identification Act and 16 CFR 300 Rules and Regulations under the Wool Products Labeling Act of 1939. As part of these acts, the importation, manufacture, offer for sale, distribution or advertising of any textile product which is misbranded or deceptively advertised is unlawful.

The affixed label has to be conspicuous and shall be of sufficient durability to remain attached to the product and its package throughout any distribution and sale until delivered to the ultimate consumer.

Country of OriginEach garment with a neck must have a label disclosing the Country of Origin attached to the inside centre of the neck, mid-way between the shoulder seams. For garments without a neck, the information must be displayed on a conspicuous and readily accessible label. All other labeling information such as Fiber Content and Care Instructions can appear on the front or reverse side of a label providing that the information is conspicuous, legible and readily accessible. Note that the country of origin and care instructions must be permanently attached, but fiber content and responsible company information may be on a temporary hangtag or sticker.

Packaged hosiery products do not need a label on each piece of hosiery provided, providing that the required information is labeled on the packaging. Socks must be marked on the front of their packages or on labels on the socks with the English name of the country of origin. Packaged products, such as t-shirts, must have required labeling on the product and the packaging unless the product label is clearly visible through the packaging.

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To avoid being misbranded, the FTC Act requires that most textile products have a label listing: The Generic Names and % by weight of fibers used within the product in descending order of

predominance. The name under which the manufacturer or other responsible company does business, or in lieu

thereof, the registered identification number (“RN number”) of such company. The name of the country where the product was processed or manufactured.

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Identification of the Manufacturer, Importer or Other Dealer, the following applies: Textile products must identify either the company name or the Registered Identification Number (RN)

of the manufacturer, importer or another firm marketing, distributing or otherwise handling the product. An RN is issued and registered by the FTC and may be issued to any firm in the U.S. that

manufactures, imports, markets, distributes or otherwise handles textile, wool or fur products. RNs are not issued to businesses outside of the U.S. If the company name is used instead of a RN

number, the name must be the full name under which the company does business.

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The U.S. requirements for tolerances on fiber content are identical to those of Europe, i.e. no tolerance is permitted for single fiber. For blended contents, a tolerance of +/-3% by weight is allowed between the actual content, as determined by the fiber composition test report, and the content declared on the label. The U.S. does accept the ISO fiber names of EU 1007/2011, however, there are some additional names that are allowed in the U.S. such as Rayon and Spandex, which are NOT allowed in the EU regulation. In Europe, Viscose must be used for Rayon and Elastane must be used for Spandex.

There are, however, many nuances regarding details of the U.S. requirements that differ from those of the EU. Within the context of this article, it is not possible to list all the differences but typical examples are:

Care Labeling is mandatory in the U.S. The requirements are covered in 16 CFR 423:All textile wearing apparel used to cover or protect the body except shoes, gloves, and hats must have a care label. Handkerchiefs, belts, suspenders, neckties, and non-woven garments made for one-time use are exempt. Non-apparel textile products are not required to have a care label, but it is industry practice to inform consumers of the proper care method.

Care labels must be attached permanently and be legible for useful life of the product. Specific care symbols can be used in place of written instructions or along with the written instruction. The symbols that can be used are designated as ASTM Standard D5489-96c.These symbols are NOT the same as EU GINETEX symbols.

In the U.S., care symbols are used in the following order: Washing, Bleaching, Drying, Ironing, and Dry Cleaning. Labels must be fastened so that they can be easily found by customers at the point of sale. If labels cannot be visibly seen due to packaging, care information must appear on the outside of the package. There must be a reasonable basis for all care instructions, including warnings.

Children’s WearThere are special mandatory requirements for labeling of children’s nightwear. Size labeling is crucial based upon the child’s age. Loose fitting nightwear that is tested to CFR 1615/1616, must be labeled with fabric / garment production units (FPU/GPU). Tight fitting children’s nightwear which meets the regulatory dimensions, is tested to CFR 1610 and requires very specific labeling about garments needing to worn tight / snug fitting and cautionary statements about the garments not being flame resistant. The exact wording / font size and color must be as per 16 CFR 1615/1616.

The above information is not meant to be a comprehensive listing of U.S. requirements. Also, specific states have their own labeling requirements. An obvious example of this is California through its Proposition 65. This is a specific labeling that requires the state to keep a list of chemicals that are carcinogenic or cause reproductive toxicity. The list contains 900+ chemicals. The list does not provide limits for these chemicals. Threshold limits for warnings is dependent on individual product settlements several of which are related to apparel, footwear, fashion accessories, etc.

Contact us for more information.

Basic requirements for Fiber Composition Labeling: Fiber composition labels must be securely attached to the product. Declared fiber contents must be listed in descending order of fiber percentage by weight. Wording must be clear and legible with correct spelling, in uniform lettering and must be separate and

distinct from other information. Fiber composition must be easily visible at the point of sale. Products that are sold in a package should also carry the composition on the outside of the packaging,

if the information is not visible through the package.

For embroidery that does not exceed 15% of the surface area, the U.S. would label as the body fabric’s content plus “exclusive of decoration”; the EU equivalent is 10% of the surface area.

The U.S. has quite specific definitions of “Trim”. Although the term “exclusive of trim” is often used in Europe, it is not allowed in the U.S. Many trims are exempt from labeling in the U.S. An alternative is “Exclusive of Decoration”, as long as the trim does not exceed 15% of the product’s surface.


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ietnam is one of the fastest growing countries in Asia, and certainly, a major manufacturing hub in South East Asia for various type of

consumer products. According to Vietnam Leather and Footwear Association (LEFASO), amongst the global footwear production countries, Vietnam currently holds the 3rd position and accounts for 8.5% of total exports to the international market, and contributes 10% of Vietnam’s export turnover. Many international footwear brands and retailers have moved their sourcing offices and production to developing countries over the last few years. This trend will continue with the ability to enjoy benefits such as low cost, high quality, skillful labor force, as well as various policies encouraging exports and free trade agreements from the

U.S., EU, Japan, Korea and ASEAN.

To support the Vietnam footwear industry, Bureau Veritas Vietnam sponsored and participated in the Vietnam Footwear Summit

2016, which was jointly organized by LEFASO and ECV International in Ho Chi Minh City. The Summit aimed at encouraging worldwide partners to invest and source

footwear in Vietnam, with hot topics covered current state, trends and development of Vietnam footwear industry towards 2025. Challenges to invest and build

footwear factories in Vietnam, global purchasing strategies, footwear manufacturers sourcing and effective management of sourcing supply chain were also covered.

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e are pleased to announce that our Quanzhou footwear lab in Fujian, China has recently been accredited by the China National Accreditation Service (CNAS) for

Conformity Assessment. Our Hong Kong footwear laboratory has also expanded its physical and analytical test capability to include ISO 13287, ASTM F609, GB/T 22756, TM144, TM361, BS5131-4.8, Footwear Label Suggestion 94/11/EC, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), and Leather Identification. Additionally, we have developed Smart Footwear capability in relation to safety, quality, performance and connectivity.

The expanded Footwear capability broadens our service network in Greater China covering Hong Kong, Quanzhou, Guangzhou, Xiamen, Shanghai, Wenzhou, and Taiwan. They are accredited by CNAS, CMA, HKAS, BSI, CPSIA, AATCC, ASTM…

The local QA/QC services, testing, inspection and quality audits and technical support will assist our clients effectively comply with safety, quality and performance requirements for efficient global markets access.

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iscomfort when wearing a pair of sunglass may be caused by the optical imperfections of the sunglass filters that cannot be detected by visual check. Resulting from manufacturing

defects, sunglass filter without corrective effect is classified by three optical classes according to its spherical, astigmatic and prismatic:

Class 1 is the best quality class to aim for. Class 2 is common quality and acceptable for general use. Class 3 is not recommended for permanent use because of noticeable optical imperfections.

EN 1836:2005 standard also requires filters and frame with filters on sunglasses. Retailers, brands and manufacturers must comply with the standard if they want to market their products into European Union. At the same time, performance testing is increasingly in demand.

Hence, sunglasses manufacturers are facing increasing challenges on the regulation compliance as well as maintaining consumer confidence in their products. As well as for Brands to ensure their supply chain members can meet the EU standard requirement and market demand.

Bureau Veritas SolutionAs a global solution partner, Bureau Veritas is ready to assist you with a comprehensive approach for quality assurance and supply chain management:

Laboratory Testing: we provide full testing capabilities based on EN 1836:2005 as well as analytical testing (e.g. Nickel Release) for sunglasses.

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If the supplier declares a luminous transmittance value, the limit deviation for the value shall be ± 3 % absolute for the transmittance value falling in categories 0-3 and ± 30 % relative to the stated value for the transmittance values falling in category 4.

Filters suitable for road use and driving shall be of categories 0, 1, 2 or 3 and shall additionally meet the spectral transmittance and recognition of signal lights requirements.

For wavelengths between 500 nm and 650 nm, the spectral transmittance of filters suitable for road use and driving shall be not less than 0,2 x .

The relative visual attenuation coefficient (quotient) Q of filters of categories 0, 1, 2 and 3 suitable for driving and road use shall be not less than 0,80 for red and yellow signal lights, not less than 0,40 for the blue signal light and not less than 0,60 for the green signal light.

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Bureau Veritas becomes an approved testing laboratory for Japan’s SG Mark Bureau Veritas becomes an approved testing laboratory for Japan’s SG Mark

B ureau Veritas’ Japan laboratory has been recently approved as a testing organization by the Consumer Product Safety

Association (CPSA) in Japan. Our Shanghai laboratory is also approved to undertake full or partial testing. CPSA stipulates SG (Safe Goods) Standards for consumer products and permits products which meet the standards to bear the SG Mark. To be authorized to bear the SG mark on their products,

manufacturers must pass an inspection examination for conformity of their products in accordance with the SG Standards. As a CPSA approved testing service provider, our laboratory in Japan provides testing and certification services under the scope of the SG Mark Scheme, initially focusing on the following categories:

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How important is it for Hong Kong’s food manufacturers, exporters and importers to make use of testing and certification services? In what way, do these supply chain members benefit from the food testing and certification industry in Hong Kong?

Q4 If certification is not mandatory, why food manufacturers, exporters and importers would use testing and certification services for their target markets?

Food quality and safety are a constant concern for communities around the world and have been highlighted by repeated health scares. Consumers are increasingly seeking assurance that their food is derived from sustainable and safe resources. Product quality and safety are critical to all involved in the food products industry. �e food industry in Hong Kong is faced with the challenge of satisfying these consumer requirements while controlling growing supply chains complexities.

Whether you are a manufacturer, an importer / exporter, or a retailer; regulatory compliance, food safety management certi�cation, and consumer satisfaction are keys to success. Having products meet the required standards, and maintaining overall quality, are critical factors for those involved with the food industry. �rough the partnership with an accredited testing and certi�cation services, the food supply chain can demonstrate that products are safe to consume. In return, companies will bene�t from consumer con�dence, sales, market share and pro�tability.

We do see increasing demands for testing and certi�cation of food in Hong Kong due to increasing public concerns and monitoring by non-governmental organizations (NGOs) as well as food safety guidelines and regulations enforced by the authorities. For example, the World Health Organization (WHO) is developing scienti�c risk assessments and guidelines. Additionally, there is food safety enforcement within Hong Kong. As a result, the food industry uses testing and certi�cation services to test products and certify systems to verify compliance with food safety regulations.

�e major certi�cations, albeit not mandatory, that are applicable for the food industry, include HACCP, ISO 22000 (a general derivative of ISO 9000), MSC, FSSC 22000, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, and Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standards.

Moreover, some countries and regions may require speci�c certi�cations for food products selling into their markets for safety assurance. For instance, Food Safety Management System (FSMS) such as HACCP and ISO 22000 are applicable for the food industry in Hong Kong as well as other international markets. Some European markets request British Retail Consortium (BRC), while International Featured Standards (IFS) is applicable for France, and Global G.A.P. (Good Agricultural Practices) is practiced in the U.S. market. In Vietnam, HACCP and BRC certi�cations are commonly applicable.

Despite not being mandatory, companies obtaining certi�cation will bene�t from being able to: Demonstrate that an internationally recognized food system management is in place Allow continued monitoring and set improvement goals Develop Knowledge Management, and improve operational consistency (reduce errors) of services and

product deliveries Gain competitive advantage amongst major contractors and buyers through supplier’ evaluation

Additionally, organizations will also bene�t from: Interactive communication with stakeholders, colleagues, partners and customers An organizational and employee learning platform Employee’ job satisfaction and loyalty

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“Green Certi�cation” is not common in Hong Kong currently. However, in mainland China, food manufacturers are applying “Green Certi�cation” through local government bodies.

“Green Certi�cation” refers to pollution-free, safe-to-eat products with certain nutrition content. �is is determined by the farming conditions of agricultural products (such as quality of water, soil, fertilizer and feed), and without using chemical fertilizers and pesticides and genetically modi�ed organisms (GMO). �is applies to the whole production process from manufacturing to packaging as well.

Q5What kind of testing and certification services does Bureau Veritas Hong Kong provide for the manufacturers, exporters and importers? What are the major areas for testing food products? How long does it take to complete the whole process - from testing to certification?

Q6Apart from food safety, is environmental protection or green certification increasingly important for the food trade? What are the current green certifications available and requirements?

For the Hong Kong market, our major food testing services o�ered include: Microbiological Testing – Escherichia coli, Listeria species, total

plate count (TPC) Food Labeling – validation of nutrition label content Chemical Testing – Heavy metals, pesticides, etc.

Various test services have di�erent test lead times, in general it takes around 6 to 8 days.

Our food safety management certi�cation services include HACCP, ISO 22000, Global G.A.P., IFS and BRC certi�cation.

To obtain a certi�cation, prerequisite programs are to be initiated: Implementation of a food safety management system that would take 3 to 6 months, subject to the

organization’s resources. Once the food safety management system is implemented, auditing by Bureau Veritas will follow. When the audit is complete with satisfaction, a certi�cate will be granted. Lead time usually takes 4 to 8 weeks.

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One increasing trend is the use of advanced digital devices and tools such as mobile, social media and google. All of this enables closer engagement as well as quicker news and information sharing. Another trend is that of government regulations and NGO pressure on environmental protection and food safety becoming ever more stringent. However, one of the most signi�cant trends in the food marketplace is that of supply chain transparency. As such, improvements in suppliers’ management systems are necessary for e�ective monitoring of the food supply chain upstream and downstream. Testing and certi�cation helps verify the products are compliant with the regulatory requirements of the markets, and are safe to consume for the public health. In this regard, Bureau Veritas has a leading information management platform, OneSource Suite, can assist with supply chain management, optimization and transparency.High cost of having an in-house inspection and audit program is not feasible for small to medium or even large companies. From risk assessment and management standpoint, the food industry around the world is welcoming the suppliers to utilize third-party testing and certi�cation as a cost-e�ective solution while ensuring food safety and quality compliance for business sustainability and staying competitive in the arena.

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roducts come and go, but manufacturers and retailers must sell safe products. Access to the lucrative North American market is a must for most manufacturers of electrical or electronic products. To access this

market, certification is required for the U.S. and Canada.

There are several third-party organizations that are recognized as having the capability to provide

product safety testing and certification services to manufacturers for a wide range of products in North America. They are represented in the U.S. by Nationally Recognized Test Laboratories (NRTLs) and recognized by the government agency OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration). In Canada, they are represented by Testing Organizations / Certification Bodies recognized by SCC (Standards Council of Canada). The testing and certifications handled by these bodies are based on product safety standards developed by U.S. or Canadian-based standards development organizations such as the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

Bureau Veritas’ Curtis-Straus Laboratory is an approved NRTL listed on the OSHA website (http://www.osha.gov) and in Canada as listed on the SCC website (www.scc.ca). We provide the necessary tools to meet certification requirements with an enhanced process.

• Perform testing (test report from existing accreditation body / witness testing (Bureau Veritas laboratory or client laboratory) / via CB-scheme / Bureau Veritas’ laboratory acting as approved laboratory)

• Submit application to Bureau Veritas’ Curtis-Straus Laboratory (including Initial Inspection Report)• Bureau Veritas’ Curtis-Straus Laboratory application and issues decision if successful• Yearly follow-up inspections (usually 2 times per year) to verify continued control

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ureau Veritas Germany has expanded with new testing capabilities in its environmental simulation laboratory in Nuremberg to offer a new temperature shock testing service.

Temperature Shock, or Thermal Shock, refers to a very high rate of temperature change. In addition to the temperature and climatic exposure test cabinets as well as electro-dynamic shakers already equipped in our Nuremberg laboratory, this new two-chamber temperature-shock-test-cabinet realizes temperature values between -80°C and +220°C and provides testing to any electrical components or devices that have to withstand an abrupt temperature change in a short period of time.

The application of quick and shock-like temperature changes is the most effective method to find latent faults in a product before delivery. The so-called Environmental

Stress Screening (ESS) – method is always used if the reliability of a product should be improved. Extremely rapid temperature changes effectuate among to thermal stress an extreme mechanical stressing of materials. Electronic components or devices that are exposed to these rapid thermal cycles, failures are detected on the test material within a short time.

With the shock test chambers, the number of early failures will be reduced and the reliability of products can be increased. International testing standards such as DIN, IEC and MIL are thereby of course respected.

e are delighted to announce that our Guangzhou laboratory in China has been accredited by IECEE as Certification Body Testing Laboratory (CBTL). With this accreditation, the laboratory can perform safety and performance (E3) testing against international IEC standards for South China household

appliances manufacturers with a more cost and time effective one-stop test and certification solution.

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ProductsHousehold and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 1:General requirementsPart 2-5: Particular requirements for dishwashersPart 2-7: Particular requirements for washing machinesPart 2-21: Particular requirements for appliances for storage water heatersPart 2-24: Particular requirements for refrigerating appliances, ice-cream appliances and ice-makersPart 2-31: Particular requirements for range hoodsPart 2-40 : Particular requirements for electrical heat pumps,air conditioners and dehumidifiersPart 2-80: Particular requirements for fansPart 2-89: Particular requirements for commercial refrigerating appliances with an incorporated or remote refrigerant condensing unit or compressorPart 2-98: Particular requirements for humidifiersHousehold electrical appliances – Measurement of standby powerHousehold electric cooking appliances – Part 1: Ranges, ovens, steam ovens and grills – Methods for measuring performanceHousehold electric cooking appliances – Part 2: Hobs – Methods for measuring performanceHousehold microwave ovens – Methods for measuring performanceHousehold refrigerating appliances – Performance and testing method






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t is imperative that businesses get their products to multiple markets in the quickest and safest way possible. Companies need to verify that the technology within their electrical products is

up to date and in conformity with the latest regulations. Bureau Veritas has successfully placed electrical products on over 150 markets of the world and has an established global credibility. As such, our goal is to support companies in maximizing the business opportunities all over the world whilst meeting consumers and regulators expectancies.

The NCC/Inmetro mark tells the customers that the company has invested time and resources to validate that the product meets Brazil’s safety, performance, quality standards and regulations.

Manufacturers from all around the world trust NCC, a Bureau Veritas Group Company, for faster, simpler and more economic certification services. Our commitment to a fast and careful service adds value to our client’s product and helps them become globally more competitive. As it goes through a certification process, a product can show the NCC/Inmetro certification mark.

As a leader in certification for electrical products, NCC works with global manufacturers, including many of the world’s leading brands, to help them access the Brazilian and Argentinian markets. Located in Campinas, Sao Paulo state, Brazil, and with additional operations in Argentina; NCC also addresses Latin American manufacturers seeking access to global markets including North America, Europe and China.

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List of electrical products subject to mandatory INMETRO certification and its related ordinances:• Medical devices – INMETRO Ordinance (OD) 54/2016• Plugs and sockets – OD 85/2006• Switches for household and similar fixed electrical installations – OD 234/2008• Plug and socket adapters – ODs 324/2007, 82/2008 and 251/2009• Self-ballasted LED lighting – OD 144/2015• Household and similar appliances – OD 371/2009• Microwave ovens – ODs 497/2011 and 174/2012• Commercial electric ovens – OD 502/2011• Table, wall and pedestal fans and air circulators or appliances sold as such – OD 20/2012• Equipment for drinking water consumption – 344/2014• Ex (ATEX) equipment – OD 179/2010• I.T. equipment – voluntary (IEC 60950); OD 170/2012• Audio & Video and similar devices – voluntary (IEC 60065)




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he electrical and electronic products industry is undergoing a revolution in green standards and

requirements. Besides new chemical restrictions in construction, and recycling considerations at end of life, energy efficiency requirements during operation are coming as mandatory requirements. Technology exists to avoid or reduce stand-by power consumption and improve energy efficiency in all operational modes.

As for other energy efficiency initiatives for end-use equipment, actions taken at EU level avoid creating trade barriers as the levels and requirements for equipment will be the same throughout the EU market. Moreover, the more equipment is covered, the larger the energy and environmental benefits. Consumers are already aware of the importance of energy efficiency for energy saving and cost effectiveness, thus energy efficient products can be a differentiator for choice of quality and efficiency.

Bureau Veritas Taiwan is TAF ISO 17025 accredited laboratory and EPA Recognized Certification Body, we can conduct energy efficiency tests based on the following international and regional standards.

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Solution for Electric and Hybrid Rechargeable Vehicles Solution for Electric and Hybrid Rechargeable Vehicles

he stakes in the domain of electric vehicles are high. As the regulatory and normative frame is still in full development, the boom and success of this new means of transport relies only on a

perfect technical command.

In order to better serve this truly innovating sector, Bureau Veritas’ LCIE in France has built a full offer of services around the electric or hybrid rechargeable vehicles, focusing especially on the recharge facility infrastructures. It is recognized as a third party certification body in the field and can assist you on every step of the manufacturing process, including Design Assistance, Approval and Technical Guidance, Product

Qualification, and Certification.

Bureau Veritas’ LCIE is a trusted partner in the context of third-party certification (EV READY) and in the second part of the label (ZE READY) for the automotive industry. Car manufacturers and recharge infrastructure designers can benefit from Bureau Veritas’ LCIE testing expertise and services to address these common areas:

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e are pleased to announce the expansion of our automotive testing services in Buffalo, New York laboratory in the United States.

An expanded suite of testing and consulting services will assist automotive parts manufacturers and suppliers in meeting various international and regional requirements. Services include Environmental, Material, Performance, Transit Packaging, Chemical / Analytical and Fabric Testing. We have been delivering testing, inspection, advisory and homologation services to the automotive supply chain for many years from our centers of excellence in the U.S., France, Germany and China. And with the ongoing globalization of the automotive supply chain and expansion in fast

growing markets such as China and India, we continue to develop our automotive services expansion strategy.

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ur Automotive laboratory in Guangzhou China has recently been accredited by A2LA as a recognized ISO / IEC 17025:2005 laboratory for

EMC and mechanical testing.

As an approved A2LA laboratory, we provide a full range of EMC and reliability testing for automotive products to support automotive makers achieve effective market access globally by fulfilling both international standards and authoritative manufacturer standards as listed below.

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A2LA accredited EMC test items:

• Electrostatic Discharge (ISO 10605)• Conducted Transient Emissions (ISO 7637-2)• Conducted Emissions (CISPR 25)• Radiated Emissions (CISPR 25)• Bulk Current Injection (ISO 11452-4)• Absorber-Lined Shielded Enclosure (ISO 11452-2)• Conducted Immunity on Power lines (ISO 7637-2)• Conducted Immunity on Signal Lines (ISO 7637-3)• Hand Portable Transmitter Immunity (ISO 11452-9)• Electrical Testing (ISO 16750-2)

International Standards• Ford: ES-XW7T-1A278-AB/AC, EMC-CS-2009.1,

FMC1278• GM: GMW 3097• Daimler & Chrysler : MBN 10284-2, DC-10614,

CS-11979, DC-11224• Nissan: 28401NDS02-6• Renault: 36-00-808• VW: TL 82466, TL 81000, TL 80000• FIAT: 9.90110 01, 9.90111 01• BMW: GS 95002, GS 95002-2• PSA: B21 7110• MITSUBISHI: ES-X82114• Hyundai / KIA: ES 96200-00

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layers, a Bureau Veritas Group company, announces its new, web-based and scalable test management system “Interlab EVO”, which efficiently handles the ever more complex verification and validation processes required for the development and market access of

wireless devices and smart services.

The Evolution of Test Management for wireless connected devices and smart services

Interlab EVO is the successor of the proven InterLab software system, which is in use by certification organizations, network operators, Smart Services providers, test laboratories and leading Smartphone manufacturers around the world. By creating Interlab EVO, 7layers now offers a system that is in pole position to take Test Management for the systematic verification of Smart World requirements to the next level.

As a web-based solution, Interlab EVO enables membersof various teams and locations to work together 24/7on a seamless verification and validation platform. The troublesome task of tracing test results back to their respective requirements is facilitated by a systematic and consistent process. This supports the management of devices-under-test, including their features, the necessary

test specifications as well as the laboratories and test resources involved. For a quick and precise project overview, the system provides clearly arranged metrics of the large number of test results via specially designed dashboards.

Interlab EVO consists of the Test Requirements Management System, which allows users to manage specifications, quality policies and test plans, and the Test Management System, which is used for the actual project handling. This includes version control of devices-under-test, test laboratory management, results management and test report generation.

Product standards, test specifications, test case descriptions, certification and regulatory requirements are the backbone of Interlab EVO. 7layers offers ready-to-use content packages for Interlab EVO covering the requirements of industry interest groups such as the PTCRB, GCF, Verizon Wireless, Bluetooth® SIG, etc. Content packages for regulatory requirements such as FCC or RED (R&TTE), are planned as well, as they are important for market access of all devices with integrated radio components.

Interlab EVO features a fast, automatic test plan generator, with which test plans can be generated based on product specifications, the quality policies that products have to be in line with and market access-specific, guided questionnaires. If necessary, test plans can be adapted manually, and should requirements or product changes arise, the generation of “delta test plans” is fully supported. If preferred, it is also possible to import test plans created by “Interlab LIVE”, an online test plan generator from 7layers, or use test plans from other sources.

As a scalable solution, Interlab EVO enables interested parties to choose not only the number of users and connected test resources, but also exactly those Interlab EVO components that they need. See: www.interlabevo.com

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layers, a Bureau Veritas Group company, has recently become a member of the Open Connectivity Foundation (OCF) to further enhance our position in the IoT market. The goal of OCF is to help ensure that billions of connected devices can communicate smoothly with each other.

Regardless of the manufacturer of a connected device, the operating system, the chipset or physical transport technology, the open standards of the OCF shall support secure interoperability for consumers, business and industry.

Currently, the OCF is working on a specification and a certification test tool to accelerate industry innovation and help developers and companies create solutions that map to this one single open specification.

OCF members are now pushing the IoTivity standard for device discovery, secure interoperability and smooth communication. 7layers is now addressing areas such as testing and certification of connected devices and is providing development support for Smart Services providers and their Quality Policies. These support services will be based on consulting and engineering services on the 7layers SODA® model.

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layers, a Bureau Veritas Group company, offers its Interlab test solution Device/UICC for the efficient handling of mobile terminal/UICC interface testing. Services like remote subscription and roaming management of mobile devices require a reliable and correct communication with the

integrated UICC. Such actions are handled via the specific USAT “REFRESH” command.

Via its Work Item WI#230, GCF has extended its conformance requirements to sufficiently cover the required “REFRESH” command enhancements for:

The extended test coverage is binding for 3G and LTE USAT conformance criteria and has been implemented in the USAT test specification 3GPP TS 31.124.

In order to cover these new conformance criteria, 7layers, has extended the coverage of its InterLab Test Solution DEVICE/UICC (Test Platform TP 146). In combination with the R&S® CMW 500, the

solution fully covers the new GCF WI#230. With this extension, 7layers once more demonstrates its concept of keeping up with the latest GCF and 3GPP requirements and extending its test solution continuously.

The InterLab Test Solution DEVICE/UICC not only covers the latest “REFRESH” certification test cases. It supports the verification of a comprehensive number of terminal/UICC interface conformance requirements of GCF and PTCRB for 3G and LTE plus specific certification criteria of China Mobile and Verizon Wireless.

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layers, a Bureau Veritas Group company, is pleased to announce that the PTCRB Award 2016 has gone to 7layers Korea. This was

based on the large number of PTCRB certifications combined with an extremely low level of certification issues the company turned out in 2015. The high quality renewal

processes at 7layers Korea and the excellent level of SDO contributions – provided by 7layers Germany for the whole 7layers group – were further reasons PTCRB

decided to award 7layers Korea.

Thanks to 7layers Group, Bureau Veritas has the most PTCRB awards – reflecting our experience and trustworthiness. We are proud to be honored as a valuable partner for CTIA, AT&T, T-Mobile, First Net, Tellus, Rogers, Kore Telematics and other North American carriers.

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layers, a Bureau Veritas Group company, has achieved its status as one of the first, independent 3rd party test laboratories

authorized to test and certify according to the LoRa® certification program; an important step to further strengthen our position in the IoT connectivity world.

LoRa, a Low-Power Wide-Area Network (LPWA) technology, is capable of complementing existing cellular network technologies and a multitude of short range technologies. LoRa features low power

consumption and is cost effective at the same time. It may play an important role in the LPWA landscape which, according to a forecast from Machina Research could provide up to 3.6 bn LPWA connections in 2024. In the long run, it is feasible that LPWA technologies and the applications that come with it will exceed the number of cellular connections, thus contributing significantly to the IoT world.

The mission of the LoRa Alliance is to define a global standard for LPWA networks. Wireless connected devices, as well as modules, sensors, base stations, network servers as well as system integration are to be part of the LoRa eco-system. Around the world, it shall support IoT and M2M applications both for industrial and consumer purposes. Currently, over 150 companies are working on devices supporting the LoRa technology.

As a prime supporter of Smart Services and IoT applications, we have engaged with LPWA technology drivers and besides being a LoRa authorized test laboratory, we have been approved as a LoRa Alliance contributor member. We are ready to offer an impartial portfolio for LoRa device manufacturers and providers of Smart Services including:

Consulting and engineering support Wireless communications test and certification services LoRa certification Dedicated support for IoT developments

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e are pleased to announce that our Bureau Veritas 7layers laboratory in Shenzhen has been

accredited by China Telecommunications Corporation as its first authorized laboratory in

South China to cover all LTE related tests and certification requirements.

As a leading technology service provider, Bureau Veritas has foreseen the booming wireless

devices trend, and the rapidly increasing population of mobiles subscribers in the nearly future. With

our industry leading position in wireless product testing

and certification covering 4G LTE products and a full range

of LTE testing solutions, Bureau Veritas is the ideal partner

to leverage the multitude of opportunities within the

continually changing and emerging Smartworld towards

the next new era of 5G mobile wireless networks.

Bureau Veritas 7layers in Shenzhen was formed in August 2015, supporting ambitious growth

plans in implementing regulatory, performance and conformance testing / certification,

such as RF / EMC, SAR, OTA and GCF/PTCRB covering 3G and LTE RF and

protocol requirements. Additionally, we offer access to a range of

consulting and advisory services including

FCC/CE and international approvals

management. Along with this China

Telecom associate LTE laboratory

qualification, we offer a one-stop

testing and certification solution to our

clients helping them reduce testing cost,

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Comprehensive Wi-Fi Testing and Certification Programs, with 100% Coverage:

ur Electrical & Electronic laboratory in Taiwan has been qualified for the wave 2 of certification program of Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ ac.

The second release of the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ ac program has been officially launched to the public on 29 June, 2016 which further supports wider bandwidth of 160MHz, MU-MIMO (Multi-User MIMO) and 4x4 MIMO (4 spatial streams). Support of SGI (Short Guard Interval) for 80MHz will become mandatory from Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM ac wave 2 features certification. New “wave 2” features enable Wi-Fi to more efficiently handle high-bandwidth applications from an increasing number of smart-phones, tablets, TVs, and other consumer electronics devices simultaneously connected to Wi-Fi networks. Wi-Fi CERTIFIED ac delivers greater network capacity and multi-gigabit speeds to benefit consumers, service providers, and enterprises.

With respect to OTA functional requirements, Bureau Veritas is capable of conducting tests relevant to CTIA, GCF, Wi-Fi Alliance CWG-RF, and

telecom carriers. In terms of interoperability requirements, we have already completed test items specified by the Wi-Fi

Alliance and provide our clients with a one-stop testing and certification solution. In addition to providing testing services for mandatory requirements such as electromagnetic compatibility, radio frequency and safety required by various countries, we also provide compliance testing procedures specified by PTCRB and GCF.

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• Charger (external power supply)• Batteries

Bureau Veritas’ Bluetooth® One-Stop Solution Bureau Veritas’ Bluetooth® One-Stop Solution

s published on the Bluetooth® SIG website, a recent

survey conducted by Lux Insights, Inc. put consumer

awareness of Bluetooth® wireless technology at 92% globally.

Additionally, industry analyst ABI Research projects that over 3

billion Bluetooth® enabled products will ship this year alone.

Understandably, retailers and brands worldwide are taking full

advantage of the positive recognition and sourcing

products adorned with the Bluetooth® Mark. However, companies need to make sure they

comply with the recently (May 2016) published Bluetooth® SIG (Special Interest Group)

new Brand guidelines when they are placing their own branded products adorned

with the Bluetooth® mark upon the marketplace.

As well as the new logo changing its color from deep blue to light blue, the

Bluetooth® Smart and Smart Ready Marks are being phased out. At the time of press, the Bluetooth® SIG

had not defined a date to mandate the use of new marks; however, it has stated that members should

make commercially reasonable efforts to update to the new marks.

Bureau Veritas has launched a suite of Bluetooth® Buyer Support Services to facilitate fast, effective and

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Some ANATEL homologated product commonly seen in the Brazilian market:

• Mobile phones• Tablets• Bluetooth® speakers• Remote keyless systems (433 MHz)• Tracking devices (GPS+GSM)• UTP/STP cables• Wi-Fi mouse / keyboard dongles

• Wireless access points• Cordless phones• Hubs / switches• Bluetooth® car stereo• Mobile phone power banks• Printers with Wi-Fi / fax function

s technology evolves at an ever increasing pace, think VoIP, IPTV, Smart TV, Smart Phones, Wearables; these new technologies replace the older predecessors resulting in market disruption. IP-based convergence is inevitable and will result in new services and new demands in the

market. Additionally, mobile phone usage continues to broaden, enabling previously inconceivable things to happen such as making payments to watching videos to operating an intelligent home. With this pace in technology convergence, compliance lines are blurred as companies diversify outside of their original markets.

For the Brazilian regulatory requirements, convergence means that very soon most of the devices that require ANATEL will begin to be seen in INMETRO regulated product ordinances. Manufacturers and distributors of equipment for

the Brazil wireless / telecommunication industry face complex and demanding regulations on quality, performance and end-user security as well as systems interoperability.

To access this market, all wireless / telecoms equipment must be tested and certified in Brazil.

NCC, a Bureau Veritas Group Company, is the leading certification body in Latin America for wireless / telecoms products under Brazil’s ANATEL Scope. NCC provides you a fast turnaround ANATEL service.

List of examples of products requiring ANATEL homologation (based on current ANATEL Regulations).

ProductCategory

Telephones Several types of telephones and auxiliary equipment demand ANATEL homologation:• Fixed telephony devices, for public or subscriber use, including phone cards • Telephones that make use of the mobile, satellite or IP/Ethernet network • Other telephony terminals, such as answering machines, caller IDs, blocking devices, alarms and

adaptersA variety of modems must be subject to the homologation process:• Analogic signals • Bidirectional communication• Digital xDSL• Electric network communications

Modems

All devices that include data transmission technology must be homologated:• Wi-Fi• Bluetooth®

• Mobile data transmission network, as 4G, 3G and LTE • Short distance radio transmitters like walkie-talkies and radio controlled devices• AM/FM or TV transmitters

Telecommunication functionality devices

Some components require ANATEL homologation due to the importance performed on telecommunication product, systems or processes: • Mobile phones charges and batteries • Wire or wireless signal transmitters, transceivers, multiplexers and amplifiers • Optical, coaxial, UTP, STP data transmission and telephony cables, including their connectors• Data transmission antennas • Any and every type of battery used in telecommunication systems

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• Brazil drafts bill on registration, evaluation and control of industrial chemical substances• Canada adds three substances to its Domestic Substances List (DSL)• California (U.S.) proposes to list children’s products containing TDCPP/TCEP as a priority product• Australia publishes a new chemicals database• European Commission drafts regulation on authorizing six substances for eyelash coloring products• Germany amends regulation on restricted substances in electrical and electronic equipment• Norway revises regulations on food and feed additives• Turkey updates regulation on food additives under Turkish Food Codex• California (U.S.) OEHHA adds six triazine substances to Prop 65 List as reproductive toxicants• Albania approves SVHC List and authorization rules• European Commission amends Annexes to Cosmetics Regulation• Germany drafts regulation on substances permitted in printing inks for food contact articles• Liechtenstein promulgates EEA Joint Committee decisions applicable to various consumer products• Norway adopts EU REACH Decision on Bis(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate (DEHP)• California (U.S.) OEHHA adds sedaxane to Proposition 65 List• Vermont (U.S.) Department of Health sets deadline for chemical disclosure reporting• Japan seeks comments on proposed amendment regarding products containing mercury• European Commission approves various substances for use in biocidal products• Canada adds certain plastic microbeads to CEPA List of Toxic Substances• Canada proposes to amend the Domestic Substances List (DSL) regarding AEEA• Mexico drafts official standard for mercury and cadmium maximum permissible limits in batteries• U.S. issues First Year Implementation Plan for TSCA Reform• European Commission extends approval period for glyphosate• EU amends REACH with regards to inorganic ammonium salts• U.S. signs TSCA reform into law• California (U.S.) amends regulation for maximum allowable dose level for Bisphenol A• European Commission amends REACH with regards to asbestos fibres (chrysotile)• European Commission summarizes decision on authorized use of DEHP• Benzo[def]chrysene (Benzo[a]pyrene) added to SVHC Candidate List• Canada amends Schedule 1 of CEPA related to VOCs• New York State proposes bills on chemicals of high concern in children's products• Norway amends regulation on chemicals in cosmetics and bodycare products• U.S. TSCA reform bill passed by House and Senate, to President• New Jersey (U.S.) proposes bill related to certain flame retardant chemicals• Denmark finalizes legislation related to food additives• New version of ECHA's REACH-IT to launch 21 June• Norway amends regulation on restriction of hazardous chemicals and other substances• Canada issues report on chemicals in consumer products and cosmetics• European Commission REACH with regards to skin corrosion / irritation, serious eye damage / eye irritation and

acute toxicity• European Commission drafts amendments to cosmetic regulation for benzophenone-3• District of Columbia (U.S.) receives final approval for flame retardant prohibition amendment• TSCA reform bill moves from house to Senate in U.S.• Massachusetts (U.S.) proposed flame retardant bill shows movement• Iceland finalizes several pieces of legislation related to food additives and ingredients• Norway amends regulation restricting use of hazardous chemicals and other products• Colombia establishes maximum limits of phosphorous and biodegradability of surfactants in detergent and soaps• U.S. Senate and House negotiators reach agreement to reform TSCA• Westchester County, NY (U.S.) delays enforcement of the Children’s Products Safety Act• China FAQ published on Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products Management

Approach• European Commission shows activity around use of certain food additives and ingredients• Colombia proposed lead in home products bill shows movement• Massachusetts (U.S.) prohibition of products containing flame retardants proposed• New York State (U.S.) proposes Priority Chemicals and Chemicals of High Concern• ASEAN-Japan Chemical Safety Database launched• Norway amends regulation with regards to NPEO in textiles• India proposes Regulation on Lead content in Household and Decorative Paints Rules• European Commission amends regulation regarding propionates in tortillas• European Commission drafts REACH amendment related to DecaBDE restrictions• Turkey establishes new list of consumer products subject to inspection and testing• North Carolina (U.S.) proposes development of chemical action plan for flame retardants• Styrene added to California Proposition 65 List• European Commission amends Cosmetic Products Regulation• European Commission drafts regulation regarding Bisphenol A in thermal paper under REACH• Mexico drafts standard for maximum permission formaldehyde emissions and content in wood particleboard and

fiberboard made with urea formaldehyde• California (U.S.) finalizes regulations on warnings for exposures to BPA from canned and bottled foods and

beverages• Philippines declares selected parabens as banned ingredients that may be contained in cosmetic products• European Commission amends analysis of inorganic arsenic, lead and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons• California (U.S.) proposes Proposition 65 MADL for ethylene glycol (ingested)• Rhode Island (U.S.) proposes prohibiting flame retardant in child products and upholstered furniture• AAFA 17th Edition of Restricted Substances List released• Iceland Amends several chemical regulations to align with current EU legislation• ChemSec SIN List updated with 18 new chemicals

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• Canada revises guidance on heavy metal impurities in cosmetics• Washington State (U.S.) restricts use of toxic flame retardant chemicals• Massachusetts (U.S.) proposes flame retardants bill• Vietnam drafts decree regulating management of chemicals, insecticides and disinfectants• Bulgaria amends legislation on prior informed consent procedure for certain hazardous chemicals and pesticides• Argentina proposes bill prohibiting certain products containing mercury• California (U.S.) seeks comments on newly modified Proposition 65 Clear and Reasonable Warnings Proposal• Denmark repeals decree banning the import and sale of products containing dimethyl fumarate• European Commission amends legislation on persistent organic pollutants• ECHA compendium on analytical methods to enforce restrictions published• California (U.S.) publishes emergency proposal for warnings of bpa in food and beverage containers• California (U.S.) proposes maximum allowable dose level for BPA• Washington D.C.'s flame retardant prohibition amendment shows movement• EU Member States to evaluate 39 priority substances in 2016• Minnesota (U.S.) proposes flame retardant chemicals prohibition• China drafts guidance for new chemical substance declaration and registration• European Commission approves several ingredients for novel foods• European Commission drafts regulation for BPA in food contact varnishes and coatings• Minnesota proposes several bills related to chemicals in children's products and flame-retardants• China announces Clean Production Assessment Index System for the battery industry• Japan releases report to uphold limit on PCBs in organic pigments

• Denmark establishes regulation on prohibiting import of certain seal pup skins and etc.• Costa Rica drafts Technical Regulation for labeling of used clothing• European Commission determines horse rugs impregnated with permethrin to be biocidal products• Argentina Proposes creation of a national system of homogeneous sizing of clothing and footwear• U.S. CPSC denies petition for rulemaking under the Flammable Fabrics Act• U.S. CPSC issues briefing package related to petition requesting modification of test procedure in flammability of

clothing textiles• OEKO-TEX® officially launches Eco Passport Certification for sustainable textile chemicals• Utah (U.S.) signs Bedding, Upholstered Furniture, and Quilted Clothing Inspection Act amendments into law• Japan amends Household Goods Quality Labeling Law Enforcement Regulations• New Zealand enacts Product Safety Standard for Children’s Nightwear and Limited Daywear Having Reduced

Fire Hazard• Argentina proposes bill for apparel and garments• U.S. releases enforcement policy for general conformity certificates for adult wearing apparel exempt from

testing

• Argentina proposes creation of a national system of homogeneous sizing of clothing and footwear• Taiwan issues new inspection reference for safety shoes

• Iceland implements EU Regulation on references to standards for construction products• Norway amends regulation on pressure equipment• Colombia establishes labeling requirements and tests for water-based emulsion paints• Czech Republic amends regulation on construction products• Argentina amends resolution on paper packaging• California (U.S.) bans polystyrene foam• California (U.S.) issues Safe Use Determination (SUD) for DINP in vinyl flooring products• Japan amends Food Sanitation Law regarding germanium limits for food contact articles• U.S. Senate and House propose bills pertaining to tip-over hazards for dressers• Iceland amends Act on fire prevention (fire safety products)• Norway amends regulation on ladders, scaffolding, and other work equipment• Argentina rescinds Resolution 680/2015 for school articles• Hong Kong amends Product Eco-responsibility Ordinance• Macao approves rule for protective helmets for drivers and passengers of mopeds and motorcycles• Brazil amends regulation for party articles• Chile amends testing protocols for water heaters and household cooking appliances fueled by gas• Taiwan notices for promulgation of mandatory inspection of suitcase• Norway establishes technical requirements for mopeds and motorcycles• Brazil proposes Ordinance for consultation on plastic monobloc chairs for children's use• Japan seeks public comment on amendments of the Japan Agricultural Standards for Laminated Wood,

Plywood, and Laminated Veneer Lumber• Monaco establishes legislation on disposable plastic bags and utensils• Brazil proposed legislation for printed advertising and marketing materials• Taiwan establishes Regulations for Drinking Water Faucet Commodities• Latvia amends regulation on fertilizers and substrates• Netherlands drafts amendment of Commodities Act Regulation on Packaging and Consumer Articles• Croatia finalizes new Ordinance on manufacture of precious metal objects• Turkey publishes communiqué on the conformity assessment control of some consumer products• Lithuania amends law on packaging and packaging waste• Chile seeks comments on regulation for labeling of wood• Taiwan finalizes Labeling Regulations on food utensils, food containers or packaging• France amends safety requirements for certain types of sports goals• Mexico draft regulation for hydraulic bottle jacks• New York signs unsecured furniture, television, and appliance public awareness campaign into law• European Commission Extends validity of Novelty Lighter Implementing Regulation

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• Iceland amends legislation on aerosols• Norway proposes new rules on trade in endangered species• U.S. CPSC finalizes Safety Standard for Automatic Residential Garage Door Operators• Taiwan proposes regulations for plywood, laminated veneer lumber, wooden floors, glulam, particleboard and

medium density fiberboard commodities subject to mandatory inspection• European Commission seeks to expand scope of fertilizer legislation• Lithuania amends regulation on packaging and packaging waste• U.S. CPSC set to vote on draft final rule for automatic residential garage door operators• European Commission publishes new regulation for PPE• European Commission issues new regulation on appliances burning gaseous fuels• France establishes safety requirements for bicycles• New York (U.S.) proposes Upholstered Furniture Safety Act• U.S. CPSC briefing package related to anti-entrapment system approval under the VGB Pool Law• South Korea finalizes rules regarding standards of packaging materials and methods of production• Turkey amends Turkish Food Codex on plastic food contact articles and materials• Sweden drafts law on the implementation of the new directive on marine equipment• Argentina proposes bill to prohibit lenses and sunglasses• New York signs Smoke Detecting Devices Law• California revises Home Furnishings and Thermal Insulation Act• Spain amends legislation for novelty lighters

• European Commission drafts amendment adopting specific limits for Bisphenol A used in toys• Russia drafts amendment to the Toy Safety Technical Regulation of the customs union• Canada introduces new Cribs, Cradles and Bassinets Regulations• Mexico drafts obligatory requirements for several children's products• U.S. Senate and House propose bills pertaining to tip-over hazards for dressers• Cyprus seeks comments on The Essential Requirements (Toys) (Amendment) Regulations 2017• Mexico drafts High Chairs for Babies (High Chairs) Standard• Eurasian Economic Commission proposes changes to safety requirements for toys• Russia amended legislation related to certification and strollers (prams)• U.S. CPSC issues direct final rule on revision of safety standard for carriages and strollers• Chile amends decrees on child car seats• U.S. CPSC provides briefing package related to ASTM’s revisions to safety standard for carriages and strollers• Brazil approves amendments to Conformity Assessment Programme for children's high chairs• China amends Import and Export Inspection for Toys - supervision and management measures• Japan provides guidance document on tensile testing for mouthpieces in balloons• U.S. CPSC issues final regulation for portable hook-on chairs• New York (U.S.) proposed ban on sale of crib bumper pads• U.S. CPSC issues briefing package for final rule: safety standard for portable hook-on chairs• U.S. CPSC publishes report on product registration cards under CPSIA• U.S. CPSC approves new Federal Standard for portable hook-on chairs• European Commission requests draft standardization related to safety of toys• Brazil publishes new Ordinance prohibiting Aqua Dots and Bindeez toys

• Mexico drafts standard on general purpose lamp emitting diode (LED) integrated lighting• U.S. DOE classifies a variety of miscellaneous refrigeration products• New Zealand EPA seeks submissions on new gas to be used for refrigeration and air conditioning• European Commission requests information on the potential risks of light emitting diodes (LEDs)• Colombia amends Technical Regulations on labeling regarding excluded products• U.S. DOE adopts provisions on the enforcement of regional standards for central air conditioners• Australia publishes safety standard for self-balancing scooters• India finalizes Labeling Regulations for color televisions and refrigerators• Argentina establishes new resolution on safety requirements for low voltage electrical equipment• U.S. DOE finalizes rule that adopts test procedure for integrated Light-Emitting Diode (LED) lamps• U.S. firms recall self-balancing scooters / hoverboards due to fire hazard• Japan proposes amending Ordinance to define the technical standards for electrical equipment• Brazil publishes revised conformity assessment requirements for televisions• Indonesia Drafts decree on mandatory implementation of National Standard for luminaires• New Zealand prohibits rechargeable dehumidifiers• FCC extends transition on period for accreditation of laboratories that perform equipment certification testing• Updated European Directive 2014/30/EU EMC Standards• Iceland amends Act on safety of consumer appliances and electrical equipment• Sweden enacts new legislation on electrical safety• Colombia issues temporary ban on certain laser pointers• Switzerland publishes Federal Law on Product Safety (PrSG) Technical Standards for Machines• Chile releases new draft protocol for portable air conditioners and dehumidifiers• Russia drafts amendment to Technical Regulation on safety of low-voltage equipment• Brazil approves conformity assessment requirements for LED lamps with integrated device to base• Australia hoverboard interim ban extended by 30 days• Lithuania repeals Technical Regulation on safety of electrotechnical products• European Commission drafts guidance document on the EMC Directive transition• Argentina proposes rechargeable battery compatibility requirements for cell phones• Colombia modifies and clarifies the drafted Labeling Technical Regulations for Electronic Products• New York (U.S.) proposes warning labels on lithium batteries• Japan amends Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law• Interim ban on hoverboards remains• Norway amends regulation on electrical equipment• The new EMC Directive : 2014/30/EU

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• The new RED Directive : 2014/53/EU• The new ATEX Directive : 2014/34/EU• The new Low Voltage Directive : 2014/35/EU• Updated European Directive 2006/95/EC LVD Standards• Brazil approves improvement of conformity assessment requirements for wires, cables and flexible electrical

cords• New York (U.S.) proposes bill for labeling of lithium batteries• Albania finalizes regulation certain electrical equipment and determines list of harmonized standards• Taiwan amends requirements for water dispensers subject to legal inspection• Bulgaria amends legislation to adopt eight Ordinances• Australia imposes interim ban on hoverboards that do not meet specific safety requirements• Japan seeks comment on partial revision of the technical standards of electrical equipment criteria• Thailand drafts several industrial standards for electrical related items• EU requests stakeholder consultation on two exemption requests for the RoHS Directive• Indonesia publishes amendment to regulation for air conditioners, refrigerators and washing machines• South Africa drafts regulation for tools and lawn and garden machinery

• Germany amends regulation on energy consumption labeling• Iceland shows activities related to Energy Labeling of numerous electrical appliances• EEC drafts Technical Regulation on energy efficiency of energy-consuming devices• Norway amends regulation on Eco-design of energy related products• U.S. finalizes energy conservation standards for battery chargers• U.S. adopts energy conservation standards for dehumidifiers• EU issues regulation for declaration of conformity of certain equipment charged with HFCs• U.S. issues Energy Conservation Test Procedures for Portable Air Conditioners• Australia establishes Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards for Incandescent Lamps• Chile establishes framework for waste management and extended producer responsibility• U.S. finalizes Energy Conservation Procedure for Battery Chargers• Costa Rica drafts Technical Regulation for energy efficiency of household refrigerators and freezers using

hermetic motor-driven compressors• U.S. drafts revision for Energy Conservation Test Procedure for Commercial Water Heating Equipment• Canada proposes Energy Efficiency Regulations• Ontario (Canada) amends Energy Efficiency Regulation for appliances and products• U.S. determines portable air conditioners are covered under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act• China releases information related to extended producer responsibilities and energy labeling• Sweden publishes regulations on Eco-design• Argentina proposes management of WEEE• Norway repeals regulation on energy labeling of ovens• Chile proposal on framework for waste management and extended producer responsibility shows movement• India proposes E-Waste Management Rules• Japan amends energy consumption performance of air conditioners• Hong Kong amends supplier responsibilities for recycling and proper disposal of electrical and electronic

equipment• U.S. proposes energy conservation standards and test method for general service lamps• Norway amends regulations related to Eco-design and energy labeling• U.S. proposes regulation on energy conservation of refrigeration products

• Taiwan publishes notice on amending regulations on radio-frequency devices• CTIA OTA V.3.6 has been released on Jun 3, 2016• Indonesia amends decree for imports of mobile telephones, mobile computers (handheld), and tablet computers• Estonia amends Electronic Communications Act and the Product Conformity Act• Spain amends regulation establishing requirements for related to telecommunications equipment• France amends Ordinance for radio equipment• New Bluetooth logo update• Technical Regulations Conformity Certification in Japan• New regulatory requirements in Namibia for radio / wireless products• Mexico extends radio-communication products requirements for six months• Norway finalizes legislation for electronic communications and radio equipment• Malaysia drafts specification for land mobile radio equipment• Switzerland drafts Ordinance on telecommunications installations, radio interface regulation, and radio interface

regulation• Denmark establishes entry into force of Act on Radio Equipment and Electromagnetic Conditions, repeals exist

Act• Singapore amends Telecommunications (Radio-communication) Regulations

• U.S. Congress passes proposed bill on mandatory federal label for GMO food products• India issues notification on food grade silver leaf used in sweets and confections• European Commission authorizes UV-treated milk and trans-resveratrol as novel food ingredients• Norway revises regulation on nutrition and health claims made on foods• Taiwan requests public opinion on Draft Sanitation Standards for Contaminants / Toxins in Food• Taiwan seeks comments on proposed amendments to Iodine labeling of food grade salt products• Estonia establishes regulation on foods for specific nutritional purposes• Brazil establishes rules for labeling food containing lactose• Australia publishes a guide to Country of Origin Food Labeling• EU Parliament vetoes energy drink “alertness” claims• Brazil drafts legislation for maximum limits of heavy metals tolerated in children's food

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• GCC drafts Technical Regulations for various food products• South Korea drafts legislation related to food labeling• EU amends MRLs for many substances in / on food and feed• Taiwan proposes labeling requirements for infant formula and follow-up infant formula• EU shows activity for new legislation related to animal feed• Norway amends regulation on foodstuffs for special groups and certain other regulations• Slovenia drafts rules on salt iodization• Japan amends standards for foods, food additives and food packaging• Thailand amends nutrition labeling on food products• Norway amends regulation on certain contaminants in foodstuffs• Ukraine drafts amended legislation concerning GMOs and food, feed, and / or feed additives produced from

GMOs• European Commission establishes numerous Animal Feed Regulations• Norway amends regulation on maximum levels for drug residues in food from animals• U.S. issues final rule on food labeling of serving sizes• U.S. revises Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels• U.S. proposes food date labeling bills in House and Senate• U.S. releases guidance document on ingredients declared as evaporated cane juice• China working to improve Class I and II Registration Information Disclosure Notice• Latvia establishes rules on maximum permissible amount of trans-fatty acids in food• Ukraine approves requirements for products with cocoa and chocolate• Taiwan seeks public comment on draft amendments for food additives• European Commission shows activity related to food additives and flavourings• Poland issues new legislation related to GMMs and GMOs• U.S. adds seven new substances to its inventory of effective FCS notifications• South Korea proposes genetically modified food labeling• European Commission seeks public consultation on opinion of Vitamin A (retinol, retinyl acetate, retinyl

palmitate)• U.S. allows folic acid as a food additives in corn masa flour• U.S. issues guidance document for exempt infant formula production• Australia finalizes country of origin food labeling• Lithuania amends Order on food labeling• Taiwan proposes standards for specification, scope, application and limitation of food additives• Massachusetts (U.S.) proposes Genetic Engineering Transparency Food Labeling Act• U.S. drafts guidance on inorganic arsenic in rice cereals for infants• European Commission amends legislation regarding use of steviol glycosides in certain beverages• South Africa drafts regulations relating to the fortification of certain foodstuffs• Taiwan proposed regulations on fluorine labeling for prepackaged food grade salt products• U.S. issues final rule on use of materials derived from cattle in human food and cosmetics• Norway amends Juice Regulation• UK (Wales) amends Animal Feed Regulation• Rhode Island (U.S.) proposes amendment to State Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics Act• Turkey amends Turkish Food Codex on tomato paste and puree• Argentina proposes several food bills• United States proposes bill for labeling of genetically modified food

• Philippines FDA adopts updates and amendments to the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive• Singapore amends multiple regulations pertaining to health products• Albania decision partially harmonizes with EU Biocidal Products Regulation• Norway amends Cosmetics and Bodycare Regulations• U.S. issues a proposed rule to amend over-the-counter (OTC) antiseptic drug products• ECHA Enforcement Project finds many household chemical products are not child-resistant• U.S. final rule on use of symbols in labeling medical devices and certain biological products• South Korea drafts amendment to regulation on the color ingredients and standards of cosmetics• ASEAN Cosmetics Association issues Plastic Microbeads Statement• China announces notice of sunscreen labeling management requirements• U.S. revises Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels• Brazil restores validity of labeling and warning requirements of children's cosmetic products• Mexico drafts sanitary specifications for denatured ethyl alcohol, used in wound dressing material, and related

products• U.S. proposes Cleaning Product Right to Know Act of 2016• U.S. issues guidance document regarding medical foods• Health Canada issues notice on risks related to certain preservatives in cosmetic, non-prescription and natural

health products• South Korea releases Cosmetic Act Enforcement Rules Legislative Notice• South Korea drafts amendments to regulation on labeling of cosmetics• Finland amends Act on Cosmetic Products• Australia replaces Therapeutic Goods (Permissible Ingredients) Determination• Iceland amends regulation on cosmetics• South Korea establishes draft legislation for several areas related to cosmetics• Taiwan regulates infant wipes as cosmetics• Minnesota (U.S.) proposes bill on cosmetic fragrance ingredients• U.S. issues final rule on use of materials derived from cattle in human food and cosmetics• U.S. proposes ban on certain powdered gloves and absorbable powder for lubricating gloves• Minnesota (U.S.) proposes bill for nonwoven disposable product labeling• Rhode Island (U.S.) proposes amendment to State Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics Act• South Korea drafts amendments to revise the Cosmetic Act Enforcement Rules• EU amends Cosmetic Products Legislation

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