The US state of Vermont has approved new regulations covering the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and other substances in certain consumer products.

S.20 – ‘An Act relating to restrictions on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances and other chemicals of concern in consumer products’ – was signed into law by the state governor on May 18, 2021. It not only regulates several chemicals in specific consumer goods but also amends the list of chemicals of high concern to children (CHCCs) for reporting in children’s products.

The Act, known as 18 V.S.A., amends the state’s statutes by adding several new chapters:

• Chapter 33 ‘PFAS in Firefighting Agents and Equipment’
• Chapter 33A ‘Chemicals of Concern in Food Packaging’ in relation to PFAS, (ortho) phthalates and bisphenols
• Chapter 33B ‘PFAS in Rugs, Carpets and Aftermarket Stain and Water-Resistant Treatments’ 
• Chapter 33C ‘PFAS in Ski Wax’

In addition, it amends the CHCC list with the addition of:

• Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS)
• Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHpA)
• Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)

The provisions of the Act will be implemented in phases, beginning on July 1, 2021. For more information on the provisions of the Act and its effective dates, see SGS’s original SafeGuard 072/21.

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Moldova has updated its list of standards that demonstrate compliance with its Technical Regulation on toy safety.

Published in April 2021, Order No. 39 of March 31, 2021, contains both Moldovan and European (EN) standards. The updated list contains the following standards – Moldovan (European):

1. ‘Physical and mechanical’ - SM EN 71-1+A1:2018 (EN 71-1:2014+A1:2018)
2. ‘Flammability’ - SM EN 71-2+A1:2014 (EN 71-2:2011+A1:2014)
3. ‘Migration of certain elements’ - SM EN 71-3:2019 (EN 71-3:2019)
4. ‘Experimental sets for chemistry and related activities’ - SM EN 71-4:2014 (EN 71-4:2013)
5. ‘Chemical toys (sets) other than experimental sets’ - SM EN 71-5:2016 (EN 71-5:2015)
6. ‘Finger paints’ - SM EN 71-7+A2:2018 (EN 71-7:2014+A2:2018) – limit for climbazole revised from 0.5% to 0.2%.
7. ‘Activity toys for domestic use’ - SM EN 71-8:2018 (EN 71-8:2018)
8. ‘N-Nitrosamines and N-nitrosatable substances’ - SM EN 71-12:2014 (EN 71-12:2013)
9. ‘Olfactory board games, cosmetic kits and gustative games’ - SM EN 71-13:2014 (EN 71-13:2014)
10. ‘Trampolines for domestic use’ - SM EN 71-14:2019 (EN 71-14:2018)

For electrical toys, the Moldovan  standards are:

• SM EN 62115:2010
• SM EN 62115:2005/A11:2016/AC:2018
• SM EN 62115:2005/A11:2016
• SM EN 62115:2005/A12:2016
• SM EN 62115:2010/A2:2013/AC:2013
• SM EN 62115:2010/A2:2013

For European standards:

• EN 62115:2005
• EN 62115:2005/A11:2012/AC:2013
• EN 62115:2005/A11:2012
• EN 62115:2005/A12:2015
• EN 62115:2005/A2:2011/AC:2011
• EN 62115:2005/A2:2011

Moldova’s Technical Regulation on toy safety was published in 2015. Its safety requirements are similar to those in Directive 2009/48/EC, the so-called European Toy Safety Directive (TSD).

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New York, NY, USA, June 9, 2021 -- The 84th Rare Posters Auction from Poster Auctions International on Tuesday, July 20th features masterpieces and rarities from a century of poster design. The collection includes Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Modern, and Contemporary works suited to a variety of interests and styles.

All 500 lots will be on view to the public July 5th-19th. The auction will be held live in PAI’s gallery at 26 West 17th Street in New York City, as well as online at posterauctions.com, beginning promptly at 11am Eastern time.

Jack Rennert, president of Poster Auctions International, Inc., said, “This auction features some of our strongest collections by the masters of the poster: Broders, Cappiello, Cassandre, Loupot, Mucha, Schnackenberg, and Toulouse-Lautrec. These include beloved posters as well as extremely rare prints and original works.”

Leonetto Cappiello is widely considered to be the father of modern advertising for his innovative approach of using unusual imagery to create brand memorability. This sale features 26 of his rarest and most iconic works: the 1902 Mele (est. $5,000-$6,000), the 1905 Fleur des Neiges / Biscuits Pernot (est. $7,000-$9,000), the circa 1907 Cognac Gautier Frères (est. $7,000-$9,000), the 1921 Café Martin (est. $14,000-$17,000), and an extremely rare two-sheet printing of the famous 1903 Chocolat Klaus (est. $17,000-$20,000). Two spectacular maquettes for an apéritif and wine will also be on offer (est. $10,000-$12,000 and $12,000-$15,000).

During the Belle Époque, Alphonse Mucha capitalized on the beauty of lithography, and 19 of his most sumptuous works will be at auction, including the large-format 1896 The Seasons (est. $50,000-$60,000), the 1902 Cycles Perfecta (est. $25,000-$30,000), the 1896 Job (est. $20,000-$25,000), the large-format 1902 The Stars (est. $60,000-$70,000), and the 1899 set Plume et Primevère (est. $20,000-$25,000).

A contemporary of Mucha, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec depicted a different kind of intoxication: the seedy underbelly, debauchery, and seduction of Parisian nightlife. This auction features the most comprehensive collection of his works, from his very first (and most iconic) poster, the 1891 Moulin Rouge / La Goulue (est. $230,000-$260,000), to the last poster he created, the 1901 Au Bal des Etudiants (est. $6,000-$8,000). Further important works include his 1892 Reine de Joie (est. $60,000-$70,000); a limited-edition print from 1892, La Goulue et sa Sœur (est. $60,000-$70,000); the 1894 Confetti (est. $40,000-$50,000); rare variants of the 1895 May Milton (est. $70,000-$90,000) and May Belfort (est. $80,000-$100,000), both hand-signed and with remarque; the 1893 Aristide Bruant Dans Son Cabaret (est. $40,000-$50,000); the 1896 Femme au Tub, from his Elles suite (est. $40,000-$50,000); the 1893 Caudieux (est. $40,000-$50,000); and the 1899 Jane Avril (est. $70,000-$90,000).

In the Art Deco era, Roger Broders championed French travel posters, which often feature stylish vacationers in idyllic settings. Eight of his most magnificent designs will be up for bid, including the circa 1930 Monte-Carlo (est. $10,000-$12,000), the 1930 Antibes (est. $8,000-$10,000), and the 1929 Dunkerque (est. $17,000-$20,000).

A. M. Cassandre was another master of the era, using striking geometrical forms and forceful perspectives to convey power and awe. Fourteen of his works will be available, including the 1927 Nord Express (est. $20,000-$25,000), the 1927 Étoile du Nord (est. $17,000-$20,000), the 1929 Flèche d'Argent / Aéropostale (est. $17,000-$20,000), and the 1931 L'Atlantique (est. $35,000-$40,000).

From Charles Loupot, two spectacular works will go to auction: the exceptionally rare 1938 St. Raphaël (est. $40,000-$50,000) and a 1929 hand-signed maquette for Valentine (est. $12,000-$15,000).

For fans of Weimar Era design, five works from Walter Schnackenberg will be available, including his two famous designs for performances of Peter Pathe / Maria Hagen (est. $12,000-$15,000 and $25,000-$30,000), plus two original drawings for costumes and stage design (each est. $10,000-$12,000).

The auction will also include thematic sections, starting with 36 designs for bicycles, which date from 1894 to 1959. Highlights include Ferdinand Lunel’s celestial circa 1894 Rouxel & Dubois, Jean-Louis Forain’s charming 1894 Deuxième Salon du Cycle, and Arthur Spooner’s powerful Humber / Ease & Speed (all est. $4,000-$5,000).

Next, 38 aviation posters will be offered. This collection ranges from early air meets to modern commercial flight, with notable designs such as Charles Léonce Brossé’s 1910 Meeting d’Aviation / Nice (est. $12,000-$15,000), Ludwig Hohlwein’s 1912 Flugmaschinen-Werke (est. $6,000-$8,000), Boris Artzybasheff’s rare circa 1947 Pan Am / Bermuda (est. $6,000-$7,000), and David Klein’s circa 1958 TWA / Hollywood (est. $3,000-$4,000).

For those who prefer automotive transport, 20 designs will be available. Notable works include Julius Klinger’s 1909 Ausstellung Moderner Verkehrsmittel (est. $3,500-$4,000), René Vincent’s circa 1925 La Voisin (est. $2,500-$3,000), Leonetto Cappiello’s 1925 Peugeot (est. $3,000-$4,000), and Giacinto Mondaini’s 1930 Salone dell’Automobile (est. $7,000-$9,000).

The War & Propaganda section will include a century of powerful designs, beginning with an anonymous 1861 design, Spirit of the North, created at the onset of the American Civil War (est. $2,000-$2,500). Several American World War I posters will be offered, including Louis Fancher’s 1917 U.S. Official War Pictures (est. $3,000-$4,000). From World War II, a very rare American design will go to auction: the anonymous 1942 Buy War Bonds / Dear God Keep Them Safe! (est. $7,000-$9,000).

In the Circus & Wild West section, three works will be of particular interest to collectors: a rare circa 1898 billboard by Pal, Lord John Sanger / Troupeau d’Éléphants (est. $7,000-$9,000); and two original maquettes for Buffalo Bill from 1912, Buffalo Bill’s / Pawnee Bill’s / Cowgirl and Buffalo Bill’s / Pawnee Bill’s / Indian Maiden (each est. $4,000-$5,000). Both centering on a singular woman, these are powerful and special works for the Wild West collector.

For collectors of rock posters, 16 mint specimens for Bill Graham and Family Dog shows will be available, including Mouse & Kelley’s 1966 Grateful Dead (est. $2,000-$2,500), Randy Tuten’s 1970 Jefferson Airplane / Quicksilver Messenger Service / Santana ("Winterland") (est. $4,000-$5,000), and Tom Wilke’s 1967 Monterey Pop Festival (est. $3,500-$4,000).

Public viewings will be held daily from July 5th-19th. For more information and to order the catalogue, visit www.posterauctions.com. You may call the gallery at (212) 787-4000. For general inquiries, the email address is This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Increasing functionalities, such as component assembly, sub-assembly manufacturing, engineering and design of printed circuit boards, and functional testing provided by contract manufacturers, are subsequently projected to boost the market over the forecast period.

The global electronic contract manufacturing and design services market accounted for US$ 417.0 billion in 2019 and is estimated to be 731.73 billion by 2026 and is anticipated to register a CAGR of 8.5%. The report. "Global Electronic Contract Manufacturing and Design Services Market, By Service (Electronic Design & Engineering, Electronics Assembly, Electronic Manufacturing, and Others), By Type (Designing, Assembly, and Manufacturing), By End- User (Healthcare, Automotive, Industrial, Aerospace & Defense, IT & Telecom, Power & Energy, Consumer Electronics, and Others), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa) - Trends, Analysis and Forecast till 2026”.

Key Highlights:

• In October 2018, Kimball Electronics, Inc. declared that they have acquired GES Holdings, Inc. in order to expand them above EMS by using new capabilities and technologies to a multifaceted manufacturing solutions company. This will also help both the companies to meet the requirements and needs of the market and upsurge their customer reach.

• In May 2019, Celestica Inc. declared that they are going to acquire Manufacturers' Services Ltd. in order to expand their business. This will help the company to improve their integrated services and solutions. This will also help the company to add high speed industrial complement to their present portfolio

Analyst View:

Increasing demand of EMS from various end users

OEMs are gaining support from electronic contract manufacturing firms. These OEMs authorize electronic manufacturing contract firms to take benefit from their supply chain management, design expertise, and industrialized capabilities. This helps the OEMs to reduce costs, leverage resources, access prominent manufacturing technologies, as well as decrease fixed capital investments and fulfil the demand of electronic contract manufacturing services. Additionally, electronic contract manufacturing also has advantage in retaining in-house actions and regulate responsibilities including, product cost management, quality assurance, network solutions integration, order management, customer service, customer interactions, and launch of new products. These factors are widely responsible for driving the global electronic contract manufacturing and design services market growth over the forecast period.

Browse 60 market data tables* and 35 figures* through 140 slides and in-depth TOC on “Global Electronic Contract Manufacturing and Design Services Market”, By Service (Electronic Design & Engineering, Electronics Assembly, Electronic Manufacturing, and Others), By Type (Designing, Assembly, and Manufacturing), By End- User (Healthcare, Automotive, Industrial, Aerospace & Defense, IT & Telecom, Power & Energy, Consumer Electronics, and Others),  and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa) - Trends, Analysis and Forecast till 2026.

Key Market Insights from the report:        

The global electronic contract manufacturing and design services market accounted for US$ 417.0 billion in 2019 and is estimated to be 731.73 billion by 2026 and is anticipated to register a CAGR of 8.5%. The market report has been segmented on the basis of services, type, end-user, and region.

• By services, electronic design and engineering segment is expected to register a high growth throughout the forecast period due to the growing inclination of OEMs towards outsourcing their designing requirements. The electronic contract manufacturing & design services market is witnessing a huge demand for electronic circuit boards owing to increasing importance in several electronic devices, such as smartphones and tablets.
• By type, the target market is segmented into designing, assembly, and manufacturing.
• By end-user, IT and telecom segment has gained largest demand in 2019. However, increasing outsourcing trends in the healthcare, defense, automotive, and other non-technical segments are expected to spur their market shares in the coming years.
• By region, North America is expected to register largest revenue share in the he Electronic Contract Manufacturing and Design Services market over the foreseeable future. This can be attributed due to increasing government’s initiatives to promote and improve Electronic Contract Manufacturing and Design Services in the region.

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Competitive Landscape:

The prominent player operating in the global electronic contract manufacturing and design services market includes Foxconn Electronics Inc., FLEX LTD, Celestica Inc., Kimball Electronics, Inc., Asteelflash Group, Benchmark Electronics, Venture Corporation Limited, ACTIA Group, Zollner Elektronik, and KeyTronicEMS.

The market provides detailed information regarding industrial base, productivity, strengths, manufacturers, and recent trends which will help companies enlarge the businesses and promote financial growth. Furthermore, the report exhibits dynamic factors including segments, sub-segments, regional marketplaces, competition, dominant key players, and market forecasts. In addition, the market includes recent collaborations, mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships along with regulatory framework across different regions impacting the market trajectory. Recent technological advances and innovations influencing the global market are included into the report.

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• Opportunity Map Analysis
• Market at Glance
• Market Share (%) and BPS Analysis, by Region
• Competitive Landscape
• Heat Map Analysis 
• Market Presence and Specificity Analysis

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