HQTS Becomes Official SLCP Verification Body
On November 19, 2024, HQTS officially became a verification body for the Social & Labor Convergence Program (SLCP)! We now offer professional SLCP verification services to global apparel and footwear companies, assisting clients in risk management and providing actionable improvement measures. Our SLCP Gateway ID is VB932589. As the industry evolves rapidly with new rules […]
Latest Product Recall Report: October 2024
Welcome to our latest product recall report listing all the latest product recalls from around the world for October 2024. The comprehensive document includes important recall information and updates from key regions across the globe with explanation on issues you need to know about. See below for the latest round-up from the EU, and US […]
Latest Product Recall Report: September 2024
Welcome to our latest product recall report listing all the latest product recalls from around the world for September 2024. The comprehensive document includes important recall information and updates from key regions across the globe with explanation on issues you need to know about. See below for the latest round-up from the EU, and US […]
Latest Product Recall Report: August 2024
Welcome to our latest product recall report listing all the latest product recalls from around the world for August 2024. The comprehensive document includes important recall information and updates from key regions across the globe with explanation on issues you need to know about. See below for the latest round-up from the EU, and US […]
Australia Introduces Safety Standards for Infant Products
In a recent regulatory move to improve the safety of infant sleep products sold in Australia, published on 18 July 2024, the Department of the Treasury in Australia has published two mandatory standards. In this article, we’ll go through the key information about these standards. What Are the New Two Mandatory Standards for Infant […]
CPSC Proposes New Safety Standards for Toys with Button Cell Batteries
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced on August 13, 2024, a notice of proposed rulemaking to revise the existing consumer product safety rules for toys. Here’s a breakdown of the main points. CPSC New Rulemaking for Toys with Button Cell Batteries The CPSC notice of proposed rulemaking “CFR Parts 1112 and 1250 […]
Latest Product Recall Report: July 2024
Welcome to our latest product recall report listing all the latest product recalls from around the world for July 2024. The comprehensive document includes important recall information and updates from key regions across the globe with explanation on issues you need to know about. See below for the latest round-up from the EU, and US […]
EU New Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (2024/1781)
In line with the European Union’s broader strategy to improve waste management and promote a circular economy, the EU has introduced an ecodesign for sustainable products regulation, called Regulation (EU) 2024/1781. Published on June 13, 2024, this regulation will replace the previous Ecodesign Directive and establish a stricter framework for ecodesign requirements, covering the entire […]
Western Australia’s Single-Use Plastic Bans: WA Single-Use Plastic Bans 2022-25
In a step towards reducing plastic waste, the Western Australian State Government announced its WA Single-Use Plastic Bans 2022-25 on June 13, 2021. This initiative aims to cut down the environmental impact of single-use plastics through a carefully phased approach over several years. In this article, we will explore the latest developments in this regulatory […]
Latest Product Recall Report: June 2024
Welcome to our latest product recall report listing all the latest product recalls from around the world for June 2024. The comprehensive document includes important recall information and updates from key regions across the globe with explanation on issues you need to know about. See below for the latest round-up from the EU, and US […]