Due to the lapse in Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2019, many federal offices are closed or not updating their websites – see Here’s who the partial government shutdown affects
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CBP’s latest ABI messages, including CSMS 19-000005 Attention for Trade Community utilizing MQ Server connections
CONSUMER PRODUCTS
EU Publishes Guideline for CMRs Under Annex XVII of REACH
The European Commission has published a guideline with methods to assist the industry to comply with CMRs under entry 72 to Annex XVII of REACH. The stricter limits apply for different concentration limits in other entries to Annex XVII of REACH or EU legislation.
COSMETICS, PERSONAL CARE AND HOUSEHOLD
Europe Restricts the Use of o-phenylphenol and its Salts in Cosmetic Products
TOYS AND JUVENILE PRODUCTS
EU Proposes to Strengthen Aluminum Migration in Toys
SOFTLINES
South Korea Publishes Notification for Updated Safety Standards for Products
Presidential Proclamation concerning Trade and the African Growth and Opportunity Act; Beneficiary Country Designations;
California’s latest 60 Day Notices on items such as, but not limited to, certain Charcoal grills, cellphone wallets, lens cleaner kits and handbags, travel bags; and,
Canada’s latest Antidumping and Consumer Alert & Recall notices.
Members wishing to learn more about any of these items are encouraged to review details on the Gemini Member Site, or to contact the Gemini team.
