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SCHEER Opinion on the Safety of Titanium Dioxide in Toys Recommends Further Studies

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. on 7/5/2023

The European Commission’s (EC) Scientific Committee on Health, Environmental and Emerging Risks (SCHEER) announced the release of its final opinion on the safety of titanium dioxide in toys on June 27, 2023. Following the...more

Strengthening toy safety in Europe: Consultation on revisions to the Toy Safety Directive

Hogan Lovells on 3/24/2022

The European Commission (“EC”) gets started with its plans to improve toy safety in Europe with a Public Consultation leading the way to a new legislative proposal envisaged for Q4 2022. The new legislation is expected to put...more

Children's rights in the digital world: new guidelines in the Netherlands

Hogan Lovells on 3/17/2021

On 12 March 2021, the "Code for Children's Rights" ("Code voor Kinderrechten") was launched in the Netherlands. The Code was developed by the University of Leiden and the Waag organisation commissioned by the Dutch...more

Food & Beverage Litigation Update l November 2019 #2

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. on 11/18/2019

LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS & STANDARDS - USDA Receives Hundreds Of Comments On Hemp Interim Rule - Two weeks after opening a comment period on an interim final rule on hemp farming, the U.S. Department of Agriculture...more

Food & Beverage Litigation Update | August 2018 #3

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. on 8/15/2018

LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS & STANDARDS - ASA Upholds Complaints Against Ads Targeting Children - The U.K. Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld the Obesity Health Alliance’s complaints against advertisements...more

Dietary Supplement & Cosmetics Legal Bulletin | March 2018

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. on 4/2/2018

Senate Committee Proposes Cosmetics Regulation Amendment - The Senate Committee on Health has released a discussion draft of a proposed amendment to the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) that would establish greater...more

Toys Not Immune from Scrutiny Over Privacy and Security Weaknesses

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider on 12/21/2016

In the wake of the holiday season, it seems that even toys are not immune from privacy and security pitfalls. Two “connected” toys, Genesis Toys’ My Friend Cayla and i-Que robot, have been accused of violating U.S. and...more

New EU framework for foods for specific groups as of 20 July 2016

A&O Shearman on 7/28/2016

Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 on food intended for infants and young children, food for special medical purposes, and total diet replacement for weight control (foods for specific groups – “FSG Regulation”) applies as of 20...more

Playing Fair? UK’s OFT Investigates Online and App-Based Games

Morrison & Foerster LLP - Social Media on 6/11/2013

On April 12, 2013, the UK’s Office of Fair Trading (OFT), the UK regulator for consumer affairs and competition, announced that it was launching an investigation into children’s web- and app-based games. In particular, the...more

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