SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a summary of the US EPA’s guidance on requirements and responsibilities under the methylene chloride rule, which was published on July 11, 2024.

The guidance document provides a detailed overview of usage categories for the solvent methylene chloride and comes in the wake of the EPA’s April 30, 2024, ban on its use in all consumer products. Workplace protections have also been established through a Workplace Chemical Protection Program (WCPP).

The EPA’s guide is intended to help individuals, businesses and organizations understand their responsibilities under the methylene chloride ban and includes other related information, including FAQs and a factsheet.

SGS experts publish SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed about regulations that may impact their business. SafeGuardS 118.24 provides an overview of the EPA’s guidance documents and more information on the specifications of the ban.

Stakeholders are encouraged to refer to the original SafeGuardS 118.24 for full details.

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SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full US EPA Releases Industry Guidance for Compliance with Methylene Chloride Rule SafeGuardS.

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Melanie Tamayo
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Global Information and Innovation Manager
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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 115.24 to provide stakeholders with an overview of Australia’s new mandatory safety standard for bicycle helmets.

Updated on March 22, 2024, Consumer Goods (Bicycle Helmets) Safety Standard 2024 applies to helmets that offer protection to the skull during impact. It sets out the mandatory standard requirements, which are that it must comply with one of six specified standards.

The safety standard does not apply to:
- Helmets used for downhill mountain bicycle racing
- Helmets used for BMX bicycle competitive racing
- Toy helmets
- Motorcycle helmets
- Helmets only for use with other wheeled recreational devices which are not bicycles (for example, a helmet only for use when skateboarding and is not marked as, or intended, to be worn when cycling)

SGS experts publish SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed about regulatory and market changes that could impact their business. SafeGuardS 115.24 covers Australia’s new mandatory standard for bicycle helmets and includes further details of the six standards that manufacturers can use to show compliance.  

The standard includes details of a transition period for manufacturers which means that until September 21, 2025, suppliers can choose to comply with either Trade Practices (Consumer Products Safety Standards) (Bicycle Helmets) Regulations 2001 or the new Consumer Goods (Bicycle Helmets) Safety Standard 2024. After this date they must use the latter safety standard.

Stakeholders are advised to review SGS’s original SafeGuardS 115.24 for more information.

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SGS provides news about the development of regulations affecting consumer products as a complimentary service. With an unrivalled global network of laboratories, they offer physical/mechanical testing, analytical testing and consultancy work for technical and non-technical parameters applicable to a comprehensive range of consumer products. In the end, it’s only trusted because it’s tested. Learn more about SGS’s Consumer Product Services.

SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full New Mandatory Safety Standard for Bicycle Helmets in Australia SafeGuardS.

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Aaron Guan
Technical Support
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LaSalle, Ontario – Aug 5, 2024 – Certified Softwash Solutions, a leading provider of professional softwash house cleaning services, is proud to offer expert advice on maintaining the cleanliness of exterior surfaces following a softwashing treatment. Serving Windsor, LaSalle, Amherstburg, Tecumseh, Kingsville, Leamington, Essex, Lakeshore, and surrounding areas, the company emphasizes the importance of proper maintenance to prolong the benefits of their specialized cleaning method.

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