消费品安全改进法.doc

CN-281 / Sept 2009美国公布消费品安全改进法有关某些材料铅含量要求的最新规定美国消费品安全委员会(CPSC)最近颁布一项最终决议，认定某些材料或产品本身：1. 不含铅；或者2. 铅含量没有超过消费品安全改进法CPSIA第101(a)部分规定的限值。新决议提供一份不再受第101(a)部分限制的材料清单，这些材料不需要再进行基材铅含量测试。挑战：新规定决议涉及以下材料，但前提是这些材料没有通过添加化学品或材料进行处理或掺杂。第101(a)部分豁免的材料或产品不受豁免的材料或产品贵重宝石，如钻石、红宝石、蓝宝石、翡翠无半贵重宝石和其它矿物，但这些矿物或材料的基本成份不能是铅或铅化合物，并且不能与其它基本成份是铅或铅化合物的矿物质有关联基本成份为铅或铅化合物的矿物，包括但不限于霰石、乳砷铅矿、银铜氯铅矿、白铅矿、赤铅矿、方铅矿、青铅矿、砷铅矿、角铅矿、钒铅矿、钼铅矿天然或人工养殖的珍珠无天然或未经加工的木材复合木材，如胶合板、刨花板、中密度纤维板(MDF)由木材或其它纤维素纤维制成的纸和类似材料，包括但不限于卡纸、挂面纸板、芯纸，以及这类纸板上成为基材一部分的涂层。带有塑料叠层/覆盖层的纸板CMYK四色印刷油墨专色、不用于CMYK四色印刷的其它油墨、不作为16 CFR 1303规定的基材一部分的油墨、后处理中使用的油墨，包括丝网印刷、转印、贴花或其它印刷从植物和动物中提取的材料，包括但不限于动物胶、蜂蜡、种子、坚果壳、花、骨头、贝壳、珊瑚、琥珀、羽毛、皮草和皮革无纺织品，包括：(i) 染色或未染色的天然纤维，包括但不限于棉花、木棉、亚麻、亚麻布、黄麻、苎麻、大麻、洋麻、竹子、椰子壳纤维、剑麻、蚕丝、羊毛(绵羊)、羊驼毛、骆毛、山羊毛(马海毛、山羊绒)、兔毛、马毛、牦牛毛、骆马毛、北极金羊毛(ii) 染色或未染色的人工纤维，包括但不限于人造纤维、人造蛋白质纤维、Lyocell纤维、醋酸纤维素、三醋酯纤维、橡胶、氨纶后处理中使用的材料，包括丝网印刷、转印、贴花或其它印刷未人工添加铅或含铅金属的金属和合金，包括外科用钢和除UNS S13800-S66286规定的303Pb (UNS S30360)以外的其它不锈钢，以及贵重金属，如黄金(至少十开)、标准纯银(至少925/1000)、白金、钯、铑、锇、铱、钌、钛产品中非贵重金属化合物，如焊料，或电镀或镀金中的基础金属上述规定从2009年8月26日开始生效。美国消费品安全委员会将从市场上抽取产品进行测试，以确保产品符合CPSIA铅含量限值的要求。委员会还将在必要时采取相应的执法行动。解决方案：Intertek是国际认可的实验室，可为众多行业和产品提供全面的服务和解决方案，在铅含量测试一直拥有领先优势。凭借专业和准确的测试服务，我们获得了客户的一致信任。我们的服务以客户为中心，帮助客户保护企业最宝贵的财产品牌和声誉。通过遍布全球的网络和与世界各国的法规机构密切合作，Intertek随时为客户传递各行业的最新国际国内法规和标准，提供相关的专业测试、检验和咨询服务，帮助客户确保其产品符合各类法规和标准的要求，有效避免因违规而引起的退货、召回和索赔，保护企业的商业声誉和经济利益。更多测试项目咨询，请联系：深圳 周晓洽 电话：+86 755 2602 0064传真：+86 755 2683 7118 / 9；E-mail：上海 吴颖捷 电话：+86 21 6091 7610；传真：+86 21 6127 9740；Email：广州 魏环 电话：+86 20 3210-2235传真：+ 86 20 3220 6081 / 2；E-mail:CPSIA Determinations Regarding Lead Limits on Certain MaterialsThe US CPSC has issued a final rule to determine certain materials or products that inherently:1. Do not contain lead; or2. Contain lead at levels not exceeding the lead limits under Section 101(a) of the CPSIA.The new determination provides a list of materials that are no longer subject to the requirements of Section 101(a), and lead in substrate testing of these materials is exempted.The Challenge:The following materials are covered by the new determinations, provided that these materials have not been treated or adulterated with the addition of chemicals and materials:Materials or Products Exempted fromSection 101(a)Not Covered by the ExemptionPrecious gemstones such as diamond, ruby, sapphire, emeraldN/ASemi-precious gemstones and other minerals, provided that the mineral or material is not based on lead or lead compounds, and it is not associated in nature with any mineral based on lead or lead compoundsMineral that is based on lead or lead compounds, including, but not limited to: Aragonite, Bayldonite, Boleite, Cerussite, Crocoite, Galena, Linarite, Mimetite, Phosgenite, Vanadinite, and WulfeniteNatural or cultured pearlsN/ANatural or untreated woodComposite wood, such as plywood, particle board, MDFPaper and similar materials made from wood or other cellulosic fiber, including but not limited to paperboard, linerboard and medium, and coatings on such paper which become part of the substratePaper with plastic laminations/foilCMYK process printing inkSpot colors, other inks that are not used in CMYK process, inks that do not become part of the substrate under 16 CFR 1303, and inks used in after-treatment applications, including screen prints, transfers, decals, or other printsPlant-derived and animal-derived materials, including but not limited to animal glue, bees wax, seeds, nut shells, flowers, bone, sea shell, coral, amber, feathers, fur, leatherN/ATextiles, including:(i) Natural dyed or undyed fibers, including but not limited to cotton, kapok, flax, linen, jute, ramie, hemp, kenaf, bamboo, coir, sisal, silk, wool(sheep), alpaca, llama, goat(mohair, cashmere), rabbit(angora), camel, horse, yak, vicuna, qiviut, guanaco(ii) Manufactured dyed or undyed fibers, including but not limited rayon, azlon, lyocell, acetate, triacetate, rubber, polyester, olefin, nylon, acrylic, modacrylic, aramid, spandexAfter-treatment applications, including screen prints, transfers, decals, or other printsMetals and alloys where no lead or lead-containing metal is intentionally added, which includes surgical steel and other stainless steel except 303Pb (UNS S30360) within the designations of UNS S13800-S66286, as well as precious metals such as gold (at least 10 karat), sterling silver (at least 925/1000), platinum, palladium, rhodium, osmium, iridium, ruthenium, titaniumNon-precious metal components of a product, such as solder or base metals in electroplate, clad, or fill applicationsThe above rule is effective from Aug 26, 2009; the CPSC will conduct testing on products drawn from the marketplace to assure that the products are in compliance with the CPSIA lead limits. The CPSC will also take appropriate enforcement actions whenever necessary.The Solution:Intertek, an internationally accredited laboratory, offers a variety of solutions and services while lead content testing remains one of our fortes. We have earned the confidence of our clients with dedicated professionalism and accuracy in our testing services. Dedicated to Total Customer Focus, we are ready to offer any assistance in protecting our clients most important assets - brand and reputation.Through global network and close relationship with regulation authorities worldwide, Intertek delivers the latest national and international regulatory standards on all industries and provides services including testing, inspection and cons