Switzerland announces its intention to expand its Candidate List of substances of very high concern (SVHC) under Annex 3 to the Ordinance on Protection against Dangerous Substances and Preparations (Chemicals Ordinance).

The announcement was made by the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) in October 2021. The proposed expansion is an alignment with recent changes to the European Union’s Candidate List.

The eight substances are:

• Phenol, alkylation products (mainly in para position) with C12-rich branched alkyl chains from oligomerization, covering any individual isomers and/or combinations thereof (PDDP)
• Orthoboric acid, sodium salt
• Medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCP) [UVCB substances consisting of more than or equal to 80% linear chloroalkanes with carbon chain lengths within the range from C14 to C17]
• Glutaral
• 4,4 '-(1-methylpropylidene) bisphenol
• 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde and its individual stereoisomers
• 2,2-bis (bromomethyl) propane1,3-diol (BMP), 2,2-dimethylpropan-1-ol, tribromo derivative / 3-bromo-2,2-bis (bromomethyl) -1-propanol (TBNPA), 2,3-dibromo-1-propanol (2,3-DBPA)
• ·         1,4-dioxane

Under Article 71 of the Swiss Chemicals Ordinance ‘Articles Containing SVHCs,’ suppliers of an article containing an SVHC on the Candidate List in a concentration of more than 0.1% must provide the professional user or distributor of the article with sufficient information, available to the supplier, to allow the safe use of the article including, as a minimum the name of the substance. Equivalent information must also be supplied to consumers, free of charge, within 45 days of a request. This is also similar to Article 33 of REACH.

The changes will enter into force on February 1, 2022.

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South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has published its latest specifications for food contact materials and articles.

Notice No. 2021-76 was issued in September 2021. It contains the latest requirements under the nation’s ‘Standards and Specifications for Utensils, Containers and Packaging’. It incorporates proposed provisions issued in May 2021.

Provisions include:

• New language and a new structure for better clarity
• Adding polyketones as a new material under synthetic resins:
  • Lead: no more than 1.0 mg/L
  • Potassium permanganate consumption: no more than 10.0 mg/L
  • Overall migration: no more than 30 mg/L
• Grouping synthetic resins with similar structures into nine categories:
  • Olefins with six materials
  • Esters (twelve), with butylenesuccinate copolymer (PBS) and butylenesuccinate-adipate copolymer (PBSA) as individual entries – the requirements for potassium permanganate consumption are now excluded for non-water-resistant PBSA containers
  • Styrenes (five)
  • Amines (three)
  • Acrylics (three)
  • Aldehydes (four)
  • Ethers (five)
  • Vinyl chlorides (two)
  • Others (three – fluorocarbons, epoxy resins and polyketones)
• Providing specifications in the form of a table for each synthetic resin, rubber, regenerated cellulose, paper, metal/alloy, wood, starch as well as glass, ceramic, enamel and pottery materials, for ease of reference
• Providing new safety provisions for active and intelligent materials/containers
• Regulating the use of recycled synthetic resins, including improved standards for recycled polyethylene terephthalates (PET)

Polyketone is a copolymer of carbon monoxide, ethylene and propylene, and refers to a synthetic resin in which the content of carbon monoxide in the base polymer is approximately 50%.

Food contact materials and articles are regulated under the Food Sanitation Act in South Korea. It prohibits the presence or use of toxic/harmful chemicals in food contact utensils, containers and packaging and directs the MFDA to establish standards and specifications for these products.

Implementation will happen in phases with the following effective dates:

• September 7, 2021 – Notice 2021-76
• January 1, 2022 – recognized raw materials (flakes, etc.) used during the recycling process if these are recycled synthetic resins made of physically regenerated PET materials and meet the criteria for recycled synthetic resins in utensils, containers and packaging

Stakeholders are advised to now check their products conform to the latest South Korean requirements for food contact materials and articles.

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has entered into a commercial partnership with Allion Labs, a renowned artificial intelligence of things (AIoT) testing service provider, to support the USA’s growing diversity of technology companies working within the connectivity sector and expanded its ISO/IEC 17025 certified test lab network in Asia.

The partnership and expansion of one stop test solutions to Asia positions the Allion USA-SGS lab at the heart of the world’s major manufacturing hub. Building on the success of the companies’ partnership in the automotive sector, this development expands its scope to support the server, IT, audio-visual and networking industries.

By combining industry insight, testing expertise and laboratory resources, the partnership’s one-stop test solutions optimize the operation of products and software. Through the Quality Requirement Specification (QRS) Program, clients gain assistance in quality control with the setting of product specification and performance standards for Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs) to follow. The process enables the customization of plans at all points of the supply chain, from product development to mass production.

Frankie Ng, CEO of SGS said: “Our partnership with Allion, which began in 2019, supports SGS’s strategic evolution by aligning our global network more closely to the key TIC connectivity megatrend and customer demand, supporting our purpose to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

“In our mission to improve product quality and set industry standards, we provide our tech clients with practical solutions across the different product stages. Ultimately, Allion USA-SGS can help clients grow their markets, particularly across the 5G technology and IoT devices sector, by accelerating product time to launch.”

Summer Chien, CEO of Allion said: “We understand how product development is filled with difficult decisions, especially for the choice of key component and appropriate suppliers. Our ‘one-stop test solutions’ ensure we are best placed to simplify that process for our clients.

“Whether seeking rigorous component validations, software interoperability tests, or database storage solutions, we can help clients establish sophisticated applications with reliability, scalability, and flexibility.”

The Allion laboratory is the only test lab in Asia that has executed 1 million test projects for over 30 compliance and certification programs, including USB, HDMI, Thunderbolt, PCIe, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth.

This partnership forms a key element of SGS’s strategy to investing in the Connectivity business to drive business growth and support the fast evolution of consumer products in an increasingly connected world.

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Philibertkitchen, a popular authentic family Jamaican restaurant in Melbourne, Florida plans to expand and relocate to a bigger location after accepting their first investor on the eve of their first anniversary.

Melbourne, Florida, USA., December 8, 2021 - The Philibert Kitchen is an authentic family Jamaican restaurant in Melbourne, Florida. Philibert Kitchen was started in October of 2020 by Sandra Philibert. a strong woman with passion for cooking and long career in the culinary arts field on the island of Jamaica, West Indies. They provide great customer service and delicious Jamaican food that keeps their neighbors coming back for more. This restaurant is the place for authentic Jamaican food in an outstandingly clean environment. It is one of the most popular spots for Caribbean takeout in all of Melbourne.

On their first anniversary, Philibert Kitchen has accepted their first investor who will help them grow and expand to a bigger location by mid 2022. Philibert Kitchen started as a kitchen take-out, delivery, and catering services only. Uber, DoorDash, Grubhub and bitesquad handle the delivery for them. Bigger restaurant at new location will also offer reservation and dinning. They have also launched a food truck exactly on their one year anniversary.

Their signature dish, Jerk Chicken & Beef Oxtail Plate, is the most popular selling combo. Curried Goat, Curry Chicken, Vegetarian Dish, and freshly made Rasta Pasta with Jerk Chicken, Shrimp, or Oxtails are some of the other favorites. Everyone must try their delicious curry chicken served with fresh Naan bread, oxtail, or tangy and spicy jerk chicken

“Best jerk chicken I’ve had in years. Down to earth family owned business, super nice people and they remember their customers! We will be adding this place as a regular for our family dinners” - Teresa Trencher, Google Reviews

Giving back to the community is also a primary focus of Philibert kitchen. Once per month, the kitchen participates in a community outreach that feeds over 100 people who are in need. Philibert kitchen has partnered with churches in the community to feed people in need. One such event was on October 23,2020 with the living god international prophetic ministry.

“God bless us so let’s bless someone else” - says Sandra Philibert, CEO Philibert Kitchen

They also give back by donating to cancer charities. They have given over $4000 just to cancer charities like Brevard Cancer Foundation. Sandra knows the pain of Cancer since she herself has been battling breast cancer though the illness did not break her spirit. Sandra was able to gain strength and motivation to help fight cancer through her passion for cooking delicious authentic Jamaican food.

About Philibert Kitchen

Philibert Kitchen Jamaican Restaurant is your source for authentic Jamaican food in Melbourne, Fl. started by a powerful woman, Sandra Philibert from the island of Jamaica , West.Indies. Sandra is the mother of 4 children who migrated with her family to the USA from the lovely island of Jamaica. They make Jamaican food the way it is supposed to be made.