The manifesto calls for cooperation and support for training, exports, standards and regulations and the environment.
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A number of British and European standards have gone through the five year review period and have been reconfirmed, a process that means the standards in their current form will remain in force.
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Article69(2) of the REACH Regulation, requires the ECHA to consider whether the use of particular chemicals in articles pose a risk to human health or the environment, particularly where these are not already adequately controlled. A recently published screening report, gave an assessment of whether the use of TCEP, TCPP and TDCP in articles should be restricted.
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The latest Quarterly Standards Update is now available to all members of the Association.
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This technical report contains revised guidelines that look at the hazards that are common to child care articles and have been compiled with the prime objective of harmonizing the approach to hazard and risk assessment and injury prevention. The general safety philosophy given in this document is based on the principle that child care articles should be designed to be safe.
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The US Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association , BIFMA, has published a new compliance guide giving guidance to manufacturers as to how to claim compliance to BIFMA standards.
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The US standards making body ANSI has collaborated with US office Furniture manufacturers association BIFMA to publish a new standard for seating
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The Baby Products Association (BPA) plays an active role in the development of product technical standards as well as providing support and specialist services to its members. Their Technical Committee is made up of manufacturers, retailers and other organisations including the Furniture Industry Research Association who have an interest in the safety of childcare products.
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