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Follow on Google News | Minnesota to Strengthen Limits for Flame Retardants in Consumer ProductsMinnesota has introduced proposals to restrict a number of flame retardants in a wide range of consumer products. The enforcement date is dependent on the nature of the economic operator and would start in July 2017.
In February 2015, the US state of Minnesota introduced bill SF 1215 (https://www.revisor.mn.gov/ Enforcement to Begin in 2017 If approved, the new law will take effect on the day following final enactment. The enforcement dates will be - 1 July 2017 for manufacturers and wholesalers - 1 July 2018 for retailers Highlights of the proposals Minnesota bill SF 1215 (1st Engrossed) and bill HF 1100 as well as definitions are summarized within the latest Safeguards bulletin (http://newsletter.sgs.com/ About SGS Testing and Safety for Consumer Goods Throughout its global network of laboratories, SGS is able to provide a range of services, including analytical testing and consultancy, for flame retardants in upholstered furniture (http://www.sgs.com/ Please do not hesitate to contact an SGS representative for further information. Contact details: SGS Consumer Testing Services Kris Wan Senior Manager, Global Softlines Development Office SGS Hong Kong t: +852 2765 3695 HingWo Tsang Global Toys and Juvenile Products Information and Innovation Manager SGS Hong Kong Limited 1/F On Wui Centre 25 Lok Yip Road Fanling, N.T., Hong Kong, China t: +852 2774 7420 Email: cts.media@sgs.com Website: www.sgs.com/ SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 80,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 1,650 offices and laboratories around the world. End
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