ELECTRONICS & ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

FDA Steps Up Enforcement of Dietary Supplements and Electronic Cigarettes

14 February 2019

Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb on 11 February released separate statements detailing efforts by his agency to more effectively regulate dietary supplements and electronic cigarettes. More

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UK Plans to Introduce UKCA Symbol to Replace CE Marking in Case of a “No Deal” Brexit

14 February 2019

In case of a “no deal” Brexit, the UK government announced, on 2 February 2019, that it will introduce its own marking for conformity assessment, used to certify household products such as kettles or lightbulbs, electronics such as televisions, smartphones as well as toys. More

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Proposal to Narrow List of Lamps Subject to Energy Efficiency Standards under Consideration

12 February 2019

The DOE is proposing to withdraw the definitions of general service lamps and general service incandescent lamps established in two final rules issued on 19 January 2017. This action would effectively narrow the list of lamps that would be subject to mandatory energy efficiency standards beginning on 1 January 2020. More

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CPSC Recalls Various Products Made in Mainland China

12 February 2019

The CPSC has announced a recall of the following products made in mainland China. Products: Power adapters and solar inverters. More

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CBP Rules on Origin of Certain Ethernet Switches and Medical Electrodes

08 February 2019

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has issued final determinations concerning the country of origin of certain Ethernet switches and medical electrodes that may be offered to the U.S. government under undesignated government procurement contracts. More

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Suppliers Required to Register in European Product Database for Energy Labelling

08 February 2019

The European Commission has announced that suppliers – manufacturers, importers or authorised representatives – need to register their appliances, which require an energy label, in the European Product Database for Energy Labelling (EPREL), before selling them on the European Union market. A range of data and documentation will need to be uploaded into the database, for all products that are subject to EU energy labelling rules. More

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Argentina Announces Conformity Certification Procedures for Batteries

30 January 2019

Argentina has established new procedures for zinc-carbon and alkaline manganese primary batteries to certify compliance with the mercury, cadmium and lead limits of Law 26.184. More

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Crackdown on Mainland Chinese Companies for Sanctions Violations, Trade Secret Theft Continues

30 January 2019

The U.S. Department of Justice reports that the world’s largest telecommunications equipment manufacturer, Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., has been charged with violating and conspiring to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, conspiracy to commit money laundering, bank fraud and wire fraud. More

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Technical Amendments Made to Power Supply Energy Standards, Deadline for Input on Residential Furnace/Water Heater Petition Extended

29 January 2019

The U.S. Department of Energy has amended certain aspects of the mandatory energy efficiency standards and scope of coverage for external power supplies. The contents of these technical amendments correspond with provisions enacted by Congress through the Power and Security Systems Act and EPS Improvement Act. The DOE is also correcting a misprint related to a table detailing certain statutorily-prescribed requirements. More

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HKTDC Hong Kong International Lighting Fair

28 January 2019

The 11th edition of the Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition) is divided into product-based zones to maximise business opportunities. More

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