The Federal Trade Commission has amended effective from 12 August the trade regulation rule relating to power output claims for amplifiers utilised in home entertainment products.

CBP has reclassified certain non-slip pads as other articles of plastic under HTSUS 3926.90.99 (5.3 percent duty) rather than as other plastic sheets under HTSUS 3921.12.11 (4.2 percent duty), 3921.12.15 (6.5 percent duty) and 3921.12.19 (5.3 percent duty).

India has mandated the use of national standards and the standard mark for several categories of food contact product. These became effective on June 6, 2024.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has updated its mandatory requirements for flame mitigation devices that impede the propagation of flame into portable fuel containers. The updated requirements will apply from effective 27 July unless the CPSC receives significant adverse input by 30 May, in which case they will be withdrawn.

Hong Kong is a world-renowned sourcing centre for houseware products, including tableware, kitchenware and sanitary ware made of a vast variety of materials. Owing to the high production costs in Hong Kong, most Hong Kong manufacturers have relocated production to the mainland or other emerging economies, particularly those in Southeast Asia. High value-adding functions, such as sourcing, logistics and product development, are kept in Hong Kong.

Surging inflation has seen US consumers switch their spending to cheaper alternatives, according to exhibitors at Chicago’s Private Label Show.

While many at Chicago’s Private Label Trade Show were keen to talk up sustainability, they were also keen to emphasise product quality.

This page lists the contact information of Hong Kong trade associations related to household products.

The Council of the European Union (“the Council”) has adopted two regulations aimed at phasing out the use of fluorinated gases (“F-gases”) and other ozone-depleting gases which contribute to climate change. While existing EU legislation already limits the use of both types of substances, these new laws will work to further minimise their environmental impact, in line with the global Paris Agreement.

Canada has revised two standards for compliance with the nation’s law on food contact glass and ceramics. These became effective in November 2023.