In early September 2021, the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) issued two California Proposition 65 (Prop 65) 60-day notices relating to the presence of bisphenol-A (BPA) in baby, children’s and women’s socks made primarily of polyester with Spandex.

Prop 65, or the ‘Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986’, is a unique piece of legislation passed in November 1986. It requires the state to maintain a list of chemicals (Prop 65 List) known to cause cancer, birth defects and/or reproductive harm. Unless exempted, businesses operating in California must provide ‘a clear and reasonable warning’ (Prop 65 Warning) before knowingly and intentionally exposing anyone to a substance on the Prop 65 List, which now contains over 900 chemicals. Unless exempted, companies have twelve months to comply with this requirement once a substance is included in the Prop 65 List.

BPA was added to the list in 2015. It is mostly used in the production of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. Other identified sources of BPA are thermal paper and the production of flame retardants and PVC. BPA is not traditionally considered a high-risk chemical in textile fibers.

The two 60-day notices were sent out on September 1 and September 10, 2021. They list over 70 companies whose products have been shown in testing to have levels exceeding the safety limit for BPA. This is the first-time notices have been issued for BPA in textiles.

CEH is an American non-profit organization working to protect children and families from harmful chemicals in air, food, water and in everyday products.

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The European Chemical Agency (ECHA) has launched its second public consultation of 2021, covering four potential substances of very high concern (SVHC).

The four SVHC under consultation are:

1. (±)-1,7,7-Trimethyl-3-[(4-methylphenyl)methylene]bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one covering any of the individual isomers and/or combinations thereof (4-methylbenzylidene camphor, 4-MBC)
2. 6,6'-Di-tert-butyl-2,2'-methylenedi-p-cresol (DBMC)
3. S-(Tricyclo[5.2.1.0'2,6]deca-3-en-8(or 9)-yl) O-(isopropyl or isobutyl or 2-ethylhexyl) O-(isopropyl or isobutyl or 2-ethylhexyl) phosphorodithioate
4. Tris(2-methoxyethoxy)vinylsilane

Tris(2-methoxyethoxy)vinylsilane rapidly hydrolyses when in contact with water or air moisture, thereby releasing 2-methoxyethanol, which was added to the Candidate list as an SVHC in 2010.

These four substances have a variety of uses. Substance 1 is classified as endocrine disrupting and is used as a UV filter in cosmetic products. Substance 2 is used in the production of rubber and non-rubber polymers, tires, adhesives, inks and lubricants. Substance 2 is classified as persistent, bioaccummulative and toxic and is used in lubricants and greases. Finally, substance 4 is used in the manufacture of rubber and plastic, in sealants and as a monomer in the production of silicone polymers and silicone resins. Both substances 2 and 4 are classified as toxic to reproduction, category 1B.

If these substances are accepted following the consultation, the Candidate List will expand to 223.

The consultation was launched on September 3, 2021, and interested parties have until October 18, 2021, to comment.

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Pennytel announces a 3-year partnership to become the Official Telecommunications Partner of A-League’s newest team.

NSW, Australia., September 21, 2021 -- Pennytel announces a 3-year partnership to become the Official Telecommunications Partner of A-League’s newest team – Macarthur Football Club. 

Pennytel will be a major category sponsor of Macarthur FC, and will be featured on the back of shirt position for the club’s second season. 
 
Pennytel CEO, Carmela Galasso said she is proud to be on board with Macarthur FC and looks forward to watching the club and Pennytel grow together. 

Pennytel has supported Macarthur FC from its inaugural year as shorts sponsor to a major category sponsor for the coming years. 
 
“We are encouraged by the success and potential of Macarthur FC and extending our investment is an unquestionable choice for Pennytel.  The club is representative of hard work and community values.  Ethics that both our brands share.  We have no doubt that Pennytel and The Bulls will have a successful future together!” 
 
Macarthur FC Chairman, Gino Marra said he is thrilled to see Pennytel expand its relationship with Macarthur FC.

“We’re excited to partner with Pennytel as our back of shirt partner for the next three A- League Seasons. Pennytel’s values as an Australian telecommunications provider and its customer service reputation, is important to us as a brand. We look forward to our extended partnership with Pennytel” 
 
Pennytel and The Bulls look forward to the kickoff of the new season in November.

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The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) has launched a new testing method – TM212-2021 – Fiber Fragment Release During Home Laundering.

All textiles release fiber fragments during the laundry process. This new testing method has been developed to help the textile industry to understand and reduce fiber fragmentation discharge into the environment. This is at a time when industry, media, governments and consumers are all expressing concern over the amount of textile fragments ending up in the environment.

TM212-2021 has been developed to determine the mass of fiber fragments being released during laundering. It is a small-scale test method using an accelerated laundering test machine, during which specimens are assessed under specific conditions of temperature, detergent (optional) and agitation. The wash liquor is then filtered, and the resulting mass of fiber fragments measured.

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification, worked closely with AATCC in the development of TM212-2021. SGS conducts test trails to the new standard using a global network of state-of-the-art laboratories. In addition, SGS is also approved by The Microfiber Consortium (TMC) to provide small scale TMC test services and can evaluate fiber fragmentation on finished products using an in-house developed methodology.

AATCC TM 212-2021 is now available through the AATCC website and will be included in AATCC 2022 Manual of International Test Methods and Procedures, set to be released in January 2022.

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We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 93,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.