http://newsletter.sgs.com/eNewsletterPro/uploadedimages/000006/sgs-safeguards-11513-svhc-candidate-list-expands-to-contain-144-entries-a4-en-13.pdf

Subway連鎖餐館現正在美國及加拿大約29,000間分店開始使用由95％消費後再生PET製造的專用托盤。預計每年大約會有180萬磅的塑膠材料從而避免直接進入廢物流。
The Subway restaurant chain is now using catering trays made from 95 percent post-consumer recycled PET in almost 29,000 locations throughout the U.S. & Canada. The move is estimated to keep approximately 1.8 million pounds of plastic materials from going directly into the waste stream annually.
http://www.plasticsnews.com/article/20130423/NEWS/130429978/subway-restaurants-to-use-new-catering-trays-made-of-recycled-pet

勉勵龍於2013年3月3日(星期日)參於新界區百萬行。於白石角海濱長廊起步，沿吐露港單車徑，步行至大埔海濱公園為終點。不但沿途欣賞吐露港優美景色，亦可幫助社會上有需要的人士，能夠參與這次有意義的活動，我們全公司同事們非常開心。路線全程長約5.5公里，步畢全程約2小時。
Mineron took place in the New Territories Walk on 3rd March 2013 (Sunday) from Pak Shek Kok Promenade to Tai Po Waterfront Park. We not only enjoyed the beautiful scenery along the way, but also it could help those who are in needs in the community. We were very happy for participating in the meaningful activity together. Route distance was approximately 5.5km and it took about two hours.

為迎合華南地區企業逐步轉型的需求，我司現於深圳沙頭角倉庫已備有PETG內銷存貨，尺寸齊備, 歡迎客戶查詢訂購。
To meet the needs of plastic industry in Southern China, a broad range of PETG sheets for domestic sales are available in our warehouse located in Sha Tau Kok , Shenzhen. Please contact our sales team for full details.

ECHA has prepared a proposal to update the Community rolling action plan (CoRAP) for 2013-2015. The draft plan contains 116 substances that are proposed to be reviewed by the Member States under the substance evaluation process of the REACH Regulation.

The draft update list contains 63 newly selected substances and 53 substances from the first plan published on 29 February 2012. These substances are allocated for evaluation during the years 2013, 2014 and 2015.

http://echa.europa.eu/web/guest/view-article/-/journal_content/c07209f6-3edd-43ee-b884-080f48a28800

The public consultation will be open for 45 days and will end on 18 October 2012. Interested parties can post their comments on the ECHA website.

Currently, 84 SVHCs have been included in the Candidate List. The current set of candidate SVHCs may take the total number above the policy target of 136 set for the end of 2012.

http://echa.europa.eu/view-article/-/journal_content/512b7526-9dd6-4872-934e-8c298c89ad99

ECHA has added thirteen new Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs) to the Candidate List. All substances included are classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic for reproduction.

http://echa.europa.eu/web/guest/view-article/-/journal_content/6fd1bfe8-8618-4b9b-b0ef-30234108c7f4

http://www.plasticsnews.com/headlines2.html?id=25616

Major brand owners are teaming up to accelerate the development of PET made from entirely plant-based sources.

Coca-Cola Co., Ford Motor Co., H.J. Heinz Co., Nike Inc. and Procter & Gamble Co. have formed the Plant PET Technology Collaborative, aimed at supporting the development and use of plant-based PET material and fibers.

Mineron welcomes you to visit our booth at Hong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair 2012 in the Asia-World Expo from April 27 to 30, 2012.
Exhibition details:
Booth No: Hall 6 – D14
Venue: Hong Kong Asia World-Expo
Dates: 27-30 April 2012, Friday – Monday
Time:
10:30 – 17:30 (27/4)
09:30 – 17:30 (28-29/4)
09:30 – 15:30 (30/4)

http://www.hkprintpackfair.com/dm/2012/lapsed/index_en.html

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has today published proposals to identify 20 chemicals as Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs) and thus as possible candidates for authorisation. From the last publication six months ago, the number of dossiers has more than doubled. The detailed proposals are available on the ECHA website. Interested parties are invited to comment on the proposals by 13 October 2011.

The EU New Toy Safety Directive (2009/48/EC) was published on June 30, 2009, and became effective on July 20, 2009. EU member countries are about to implement the New Directive after the date of July 20, 2011. The New Directive tightens responsibilities towards manufacturers, importers, retailers and material suppliers. Toy industries should make good preparation before the effectiveness of the New Directive.

Canada recently announced a ban on 6 types of phthalates in vinyl materials in toys and childcare articles. On 22 December, 2010, the Canada Gazette published the 'Phthalates Regulations' to announce the ban on 6 phthalates in vinyl toys and childcare articles³. The use of DEHP, DBP and BBP is restricted in vinyl toys and childcare articles whereas the use of DIDP, DINP and DNOP is restricted in vinyl toys and childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth of a child under the age of 4. The effective date is 10 June, 2011.

On 14 March, 2011, the Health Minister of Malaysia announced the prohibition of bisphenol-A (BPA) in polycarbonate baby bottles. The announcement of the ban was the result of an agreement from a cabinet meeting dated 2 March, 2011. The Ministry of Health found that the rate of migration of BPA from polycarbonate bottles increased 7-fold from 25°C to 80°C. The ban takes effect on 1 March, 2012.

On February 21, 2011, the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) published a new list of potential Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) for consultation. This consultation aims to gather comments from interested parties regarding the identification as well as further information related to use, exposure, alternatives and risks of the proposed substances. The consultation will last for 45 days until April 7, 2011. If all the eight proposed substances are accepted, the SVHC candidate list may extend to 53 items in May or June 2011.

On 4 June 2009, a new European Commission Decision 2009/425/EC was published in the EU Official Journal. The usage of Tri-substituted organostannic compounds such as Tributyltin (TBT) compounds and Triphenyltin (TPT) compounds, Dibutyltin (DBT) compounds and Dioctyltin (DOT) compounds in consumer products are governed by this Decision.
From 1 January 2012, Dibutyltin (DBT) compounds with a concentration of greater than 0.1% by weight of tin shall not be used in mixtures and articles for supply to the general public. Dioctyltin (DOT) compounds in an article shall not be in a concentration greater than 0.1% by weight of tin.