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New EU Common Charger Directive Requirements Released
For electronic device manufacturers and retailers, it is crucial to understand and comply with the latest guidance released by the European Commission known as the
Be Aware of the Latest Trade Regulatory Changes
For electronic device manufacturers and retailers, it is crucial to understand and comply with the latest guidance released by the European Commission known as the
The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), aiming to limit the impacts of deforestation, forest degradation and reducing greenhouse gas emissions and biodiversity loss, applies to ALL
‘The Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act of 2024’ (the FCRAA), an important framework to phase out all non-essential uses of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances
UKCA stands for “UK Conformity Assessed” which is the British version of the European Union’s CE marking. Though not quality indicators or certification marks, UKCA
China’s mandatory national standard for musical instruments, GB 28489-2022 officially came into force on January 1, 2024. The new regulation supersedes the previous standard, GB/T
For US Toymakers, a nationwide mandatory set of safety rules and regulations under ASTM F963 – Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety, created by ASTM
Microplastics is an environmental harm you probably have heard of. In the EU alone, around 145,000 tonnes of microplastics are estimated to be used each
The European Union (EU) adopted Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 to update labelling of fragrance allergens under Annex III to Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, on cosmetic products. This
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) signed on September 28, 2023 the ‘Toxic Substances Control Act Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances’
Many directives and regulations address product compliance worldwide. Yet it is still practically impossible to cover all risks for all consumer products. The solution in
【hktdc.com Sourcing】As climate concerns continue to grow, people are trying to live a more sustainable lifestyle. In the textile industry, sustainable textiles are derived from
Mainland China’s 1.4 billion population constitutes a huge market for clothing and one that is growing year by year. These garment brands can be divided