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GUANGZHOU, China, May 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Haihong Artificial Plants Manufactory, a leader in artificial plants, received its latest RoHS and fire-resistant certification from PONY Testing International Group on April 12, 2013. Testing samples Name: artificial plants Description: artificial tree Sample from: manufactory Sample testing period: April 7, 2013 to April 12, 2013 Environmental: RoHS Reference requested: RoHS directive 2011/65/EU Annex II Reference method: Lead analysis...

New Once-Daily NSAID Indicated for Treatment of Postoperative Inflammation and Reduction of Ocular Pain Following Cataract Surgery MADISON, N.J., April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Bausch + Lomb, the global eye health company, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the company's New Drug Application (NDA) for PROLENSA(TM) (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.07 percent prescription eye drop, an innovative once-daily nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory...

Following the April 1, 2013 article, “Firemaster 550 an obesogen: linked to weight gain, early puberty, and anxiety in rats,” published by Environmental Health News, http://www.thefutonshop.com responds to the Importance of such studies. San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) April 02, 2013 On April 2, 2013 The Futon Shop responds to a new study “Firemaster 550 an obesogen: linked to weight gain, early puberty, and anxiety in rats,” published by Environmental Health News. The synopsis by...

WASHINGTON, March 26, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The California Department of Consumer Affairs Bureau of Electronic and Appliance Repair, Home Furnishings and Thermal Insulation concluded its public comment period today on a draft regulation that would, among other changes, eliminate the state's open flame test for upholstered furniture. A recent poll by Tulchin Research shows that California voters overwhelmingly believe flame retardants used in household products like furniture...

A flame retardant removed from children's pajamas 30 years ago but now used in polyurethane foam is prevalent in office environments, especially in older buildings, where urine testing of workers turned up widespread evidence of its biomarker, a new study led by Boston University School of Public Health researchers has found. The study, published in the journal Environment International, found that the chemical known as TDCPP -- chlorinated tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate, or...

Lead investigator says discovery is cause for concern, not alarm Researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) have discovered phthalates, industrial chemicals, in common foods purchased in the United States. Phthalates can be found in a variety of products and food packaging material, child-care articles and medical devices. “Although it’s not completely understood how phthalates get into our food, packaging may be a contributor to the levels of...

REUTLINGEN, Germany, February 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- - CE documentation and several years of document archiving will become obligatory In addition to the Chemicals Regulation REACH (Regulation concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals), medical devices will have to comply with the European RoHS Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment in the future: As of...

[317 Pages Report] Flame Retardant Chemicals Market report categorizes the global market on the basis of applications, product types and geography; forecasting volumes and revenues by analyzing trends. (PRWEB) February 17, 2013 The report “Flame Retardant Chemicals Market by Type, Application & Geography – Market Estimates up to 2017” published by MarketsandMarkets, defines and segments the global flame retardant chemicals market with analysis and forecasting of the global...

15 States Work to Ban Toxic Flame Retardant as New CA Draft Regulation On Flame Retardants Is Unveiled Safer States & Alliance for Toxic-Free Fire Safety Respond PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As at least 15 states consider legislation banning the use of certain flame retardant chemicals including chlorinated Tris in furniture and baby products, a new draft California fire safety regulation was announced today that would no longer require the use of the...

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Consumers, environmental health advocates, health professionals, and firefighters applauded Governor Jerry Brown's new fire safety regulation today. The draft language of TB 117-2013 was posted for a 45-day public comment period today, and aims to improve fire safety without the use of toxic flame retardant chemicals linked to neurodevelopmental impairment, infertility, and cancer. "All of us carry flame retardant...