The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in India is currently consulting over a proposal to expand the number of substances in food contact plastic subject to a specific migration limit.

The proposal was issue in a notification on September 6, 2021, and the ministry will be accepting comments until November 5, 2021. If accepted, the draft – Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Amendment Regulations, 2021 – will amend Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulations, 2018. The proposed amendment adda antimony and bis 2-(ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) to the list of regulated substances – increasing the total number from seven to nine.

The proposal would update to Regulation 4, Sub-regulation (4) Table 1 ‘Requirements for specific migration limits of substances from plastic materials intended to be in contact with articles of food’ to include:

1. Barium: ≤ 1.0 mg/kg
2. Cobalt: ≤ 0.05 mg/kg
3. Copper: ≤ 5.0 mg/kg
4. Iron: ≤ 48.0 mg/kg
5. Lithium: ≤ 0.6 mg/kg
6. Manganese: ≤ 0.6 mg/kg
7. Zinc: ≤ 25.0 mg/kg
8. Antimony: ≤ 0.04 mg/kg
9. DEHP: ≤ 1.5 mg/kg

With national requirements for food contact materials constantly being updated around the world, Stakeholders are reminded of the importance of staying up to date with current and proposed regulatory requirements.

SGS Food Contact Materials Services

SGS’s technical experts have extensive experience of testing materials and articles in contact with food. They can ensure that your products meet the appropriate regulations for food contact materials and pave the way for compliance. SGS offers the full range of testing, including migration tests, along with expert advice on emerging regulations, compliance issues and documentation review. In the end, it’s only trusted because it’s tested. Learn more about SGS’s Food Contact Materials Services. 

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Moncks Corner, SC – As the fall beckons, the Rudd Plumbing, Heating & Air team has provided some timely advice to keep HVAC equipment in peak performance.

During the autumn in Summerville, SC, the company advises that your HVAC maintenance is two-fold: you need to turn off and clean up the air conditioner, and you need to turn on and maintain the furnace for its upcoming season.

While some tasks can be done, residential and business owners will probably need professional services provided by Rudd Plumbing, Heating & Air to ensure HVAC units are running well.

Their top tips include turning the exterior unit's power off and using a brush to remove any visible debris, such as leaves, near the unit. Then unscrew the cage around the unit and use a vacuum to pull debris out of the unit. 

Use a damp cloth to remove dust on any internal parts that can handle this. You can do the same with the fan fins or use your garden hose on a very low setting to remove the dust.

If any fan blades are bent out of shape, you can try to bend them back into place.

A company spokesman said there are a few other things you can do to keep your air conditioner in good condition. These include changing the air conditioner filter, trimming any landscape around the unit and leaving at least three feet of clearance on every side of the outdoor unit.

It is also recommended to cover the unit with its fabric cover. If the unit is old, then a new one may have to be bought as a replacement.

Maintaining your furnace is equally important and will reduce the odds of a breakdown during the winter if it is professionally maintained before you turn it on. 

Don't ignore any noise or rattling from an HVAC unit, but if it persists, schedule a proper maintenance check with Rudd Plumbing, Heating & Air.

The company is the only Lowcountry Plumbing and HVAC company that credits the service call back on every call when you move forward with a repair. 

"We also strive to deliver 5-star service by understanding your needs and wants, giving and explaining options for you to decide what you want to have done, and then completing the tasks in a quality, professional, and clean manner," commented the company official

Rudd Plumbing, Heating & Air provides outstanding sales and services to the Charleston/Tri-County area, including Summerville, Moncks Corner, Goose Creek, Charleston, Mt. Pleasant, North Charleston, Isle of Palms, and surrounding areas. 

For more information about their HVAC Maintenance services or a complete profile of their services, call (843) 879-3818 or visit their website: https://www.ruddpros.com/.

Fine art, Chinese porcelain and fine silver were standout highlights in the online-only ‘White Glove’ auction of the collection of Lady Victoria White held October 10th by Andrew Jones Auctions. A pair of paintings by the acclaimed British equestrian artist Sir Alfred James Munnings sold for a combined $662,500 in a sale that grossed nearly $1.8 million.

All prices quoted in this report are inclusive of the buyer’s premium.

The oil on canvas by Munnings (1878-1959), titled The Kilkenny Horse Fair (1922), measuring 20 inches by 24 inches, sailed past its pre-sale estimate of $200,000-$300,000 to knock down for $500,000; while another oil on canvas, titled Making a Polo Ground at Princemere, 25 ¼ inches by 30 ¼ inches, changed hands for $162,500 against a pre-sale estimate of $100,000-$150,000.

On the other end of the artistic spectrum, a unique screen print by Andy Warhol titled $(1): one plate, (1982) realized $93,750; two large scale lithographs from Robert Longo’s Men in the Cities series, titled Ellen (1999) and Joseph (2000) sold for $62,500 and $52,500 respectively; and Portrait of a seated woman with a parasol (1919), by Jean Gabriel Domergue, hit $35,000.

“The reception the Lady Victoria White collection garnered was enthusiastic and far reaching,” said Andrew Jones, President and CEO of Andrew Jones Auctions. “The auction was a chronology of the cultivation of Lady White’s tastes and passions, with remarkable works in many genres and periods. It is best described as English country house meets California chic.”

Blue and white porcelain stole the day in the Chinese works of art section with a Transitional / Kangxi brush pot, formerly in the collection of Arne Schlesch, realizing $40,000, and an elegant sleeve vase making $25,000. Fine decorative arts saw a pair of George III sterling silver wine coolers from 1798, bearing the arms of Drummond of Perthshire, Scotland, achieved $37,500.

A bronze model of a cowboy before his horse titled The Makings by Mahonri Mackintosh Young gaveled for $22,500, while a striking modernist brass mask of a woman by Franz Hagenauer knocked down for $21,250. The porcelain and glassware, furniture, books and garden furniture by Brown Jordan, Michael Taylor and Rose Tarlow gave eager buyers a well-rounded selection.

Andrew Jones Auctions will host Part I of a series of auctions for the John Nelson collection on October 24th. This string of sales will be a celebration of the unerring eye of John Nelson, a man considered by many to be a design and antiques institution for over fifty years—as well as the man behind the eponymous John Nelson Antiques on La Cienega Boulevard in Los Angeles.

The John Nelson collection features Chinese porcelain, paintings, French decorative arts, sculpture, antiquities, Grand Tour objects and furniture from all over Europe. Of course, mirrors and chandeliers, two of Mr. Nelson’s passions, will also be included in the sale. “John Nelson was not only a client, but he was also a close personal friend for years,” Mr. Jones pointed out.

Part 1 of the John Nelson collection will include a magnificent pair of Italian carved marble life size dogs (estimate: $20,000-$30,00) that will greet clients at the front door during the preview, guarding over a treasure trove of art and antiques, including a monumental pair of Irish George II giltwood mirrors formerly in the collection of William Myron Keck (estimate: $10,000-$15,000).

Also sold will be a Louis XV style gilt bronze parquetry bureau plat (estimate: $7,000-$9,000), an 18th century German Baroque marquetry bureau cabinet (estimate: $8,000-$12,000), a 19th century Continental scagliola inset gilt bronze mounted mahogany center table (estimate: $2,000-$4,000), and Grand Tour bronze figures, an athlete and Spinario (each estimate: $4,000-$6,000).

A favorite of John’s is an elegant Baltic gilt bronze and cut-glass chandelier (estimate: $15,000-$20,000) and a charming Louis XV style gilt bronze boar form mantel clock (estimate: $3,000-$5,000). Fine art will be led by a captivating scene of the preparation of Noah’s Ark, featuring many exotic beasts done in the manner of Jakob Bogdani (1658-1724) (estimate: $3,000-$5,000).

A spokesperson for John Nelson Antiques commented, “The choice of which auction house to handle John’s estate was relatively easy. We have worked with Andrew Jones for nearly twenty years and his professionalism, knowledge and attention to detail have been invaluable to our business. He has been a trusted colleague and a good friend. We are delighted to be working with Andrew in bringing the nearly sixty years of John Nelson’s life’s work to the auction world.”

Internet bidding will be facilitated by AndrewJonesAuctions.com, Invaluable.com and LiveAuctioneers.com. Absentee bids will also be accepted. Safe, physically distanced previews will be held by appointment only at the Andrew Jones Auctions gallery, located at 2221 South Main Street in downtown Los Angeles. To schedule a preview appointment, call (213) 748-8008.

To learn more about Andrew Jones Auctions and Part 1 of the John Nelson collection slated for October 24th, please visit www.andrewjonesauctions.com. Updates are posted frequently. They can be reached by phone at (213) 748-8008, or via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

About Andrew Jones Auctions:
Opened in the summer of 2018, Andrew Jones Auctions is a full-service fine art and antiques auction house specializing in the liquidation of estates and collections featuring fine art, antiques and collectibles. The firm understands market trends and has foresight for the 21st century. The highly experienced staff has a wealth of knowledge with international savvy, having worked for many years at major international auction houses in North America and Europe, sourcing property from all corners of the United States. Andrew Jones Auctions’ sales are diverse and eclectic, and feature fine diamonds to contemporary art, spanning from antiquity to today. To learn more, please visit www.andrewjonesauctions.com. Updates are posted often.

Scarborough, ON, Oct 14, 2021 — S&B Pallet has recently released a document that suggests the things one needs to consider while making a purchase of wooden pallets for their business to make it a profitable investment.S&B Pallet is a top company in Toronto and the GTA area in the wooden pallets and products industry.

The company has vast experience when it comes to dealing with pallets. Therefore, it also has great knowledge in keeping them prim and proper for a longer period. This company has recently released a document that states the factors to consider while making a purchase.

While talking to the spokesperson of the pallets Toronto company, he said that people often purchase without being completely informed. This may cause problems later during the storage or shipping of the products. Therefore, the company has mentioned the factors one needs to consider before purchasing the wooden pallets.

According to the document, there are majorly four factors that you need to consider. The article started with the mention of how the first thing you need to decide is whether your industry and product require a new pallet or there is an option of using recycled pallets too. Later on, businesses need to also consider the size of the pallets keeping the product dimensions in mind and the material. Finally, the company needs to pay attention to how much budget are they comfortable with.

When you read the document, it specifies the reason behind each factor. You can check this article and similar ones on the company’s website. You can also visit the website to know more about the products they deal with. If you need to contact S&B Pallet for special requests or any query, you can either drop them an email or contact the customer care person.

About the Company
S&B Pallet is one of the top soft and hardwood pallet suppliers from Toronto manufacturing high-quality wooden products. With years of experience, this company takes pride in customer satisfaction. The company specializes in various wooden products like crates, frames, tops, and special packaging products along with its primary product line of wooden pallets.

Contact:
Vijay Konesh
S&B Pallets
1300 Ellesmere Road,
Scarborough, ON M1P 2X9
(416) 615 0959
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https://www.sandb.ca/