FURNITURE & FURNISHINGS

California Governor Jerry Brown recently signed into law legislation banning the use effective from 1 January 2020 of most flame retardant chemicals in children’s products, mattresses and upholstered furniture. More

In major ASEAN cities, the distribution channels for housewares and small home appliances are very diverse. Apart from the traditional ones, there are new retail channels which offer opportunities for lesser-known brands and designers. Hong Kong exporters should choose the right channels which best match their product positioning. More

The CPSC has issued a direct final rule revising the mandatory standard for portable hook-on chairs to incorporate by reference the more recent version of the applicable ASTM standard, ASTM F1235-18. This action will be effective on 15 January 2019 unless the CPSC receives significant adverse comment by 24 October 2018. More

Argentina recently approved framework technical requirements setting forth minimum standards for construction products sold in the country. The government will issue more specific technical standards at some point in the future to establish precise requirements and conformity assessment procedures for these products. More