Toronto, 09 June 2021 -- It is estimated that more than two-thirds of parents in the U.S. are of the thought that parenting has become a lot harder than it was 20 years ago. And the majority of them cite technology as one of the biggest reasons. Recently, Little You published an infographic focused on the tech usage among kids and the growing impact these days.

The infographic also showcase the reasons that prevented you taking more actions in supporting arts education as well as the actions have to take to support arts education during the past year. What is more, thanks to the infographic you will find out more about the benefits of digital learning according to U.S. middle school students in blended learning environments as of December 2014.

Little You are reigniting imaginations with a user-friendly design platform that lets children create real-life anime figures.

Studies show creative scores for 5-year-olds are at 98%, and by the time they reach adulthood, they drop to 2%.

At Little You, they believe cultivating creativity at an early age is more critical than ever. Over a year of lockdown has compromised our most vulnerable population's creative growth, but with Little You, developing imaginative, confident, well-adjusted kids through technology is within reach.

With Little You, children will:
• Develop social skills and pride from showing their real-life creation to friends and family.
• Feel represented with over 430 templates that allow them to choose skin color, outfits, facial expressions, eyewear, and more.
• Feel confident in their ability to do anything.

With an e-commerce functionality, visitors can buy creations from our gallery so kids can explore safe, age-appropriate business development.

About Little You:
Little You is a platform which lets you design, personalize, and create custom characters using the latest in web and 3D printing technology. Visualize your character in 3D and order a custom collectable toy. Idealized and developed by Christina Guo, the idea for Little You came up while she was studying at OCAD University. As an artist and a believer of the importance of creativity and seeing the world through the eyes of a child, the founder of Little You strives to provide countless opportunities for children to acquire social skills while bringing families even closer together. Visit us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Pinterest.

Contact:
Christina Guo
Sheloo Inc.
Toronto, Canada
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https://www.littleyou3d.com/

Offenbach am Main, Hessen (release-news ) June 8, 2021 - Since June 1st, the B3 Biennial of the Moving Image and HessenFilm & Medien GmbH launched a worldwide call for entries for HessenLab - an international training and mentoring program aimed at young professionals. The program is looking for outstanding projects and ideas in the fields of film, art, VR/XR and games.



After the call closes on 15 July 2021, a jury of experts will choose 25 international young professionals and their audiovisual project ideas. From 16 to 19 October 2021, these winners will be invited to an online mentoring and conference program.

All mentors are renowned professionals from the audiovisual creative industries. Internationally established funders, financiers and professionals from the media and creative industries will participate in the conference program teaching master classes, workshops, hosting think tanks, one-on-one meetings and networking events.

HessenLab, with its training and mentoring program, is part of the newly developed B3 Talent Forum which aims to foster long-term ties between professionals from the various media and creative industries on one side and emerging talent on the other side. It also aims to promote international exchange.

B3 Talent Forum - B3 (b3biennale.de): https://b3biennale.de/en/b3-talent-forum/

About B3:

Since 2013, the B3 Biennial has determined the cross-genre and transnational discourse on trends and developments in the moving image in the thematic fields of film, art, games and XR/VR. National and international artists and media professionals speak out on the future of storytelling in the digital age.

The aim of B3 is, on the one hand, to create a broad interdisciplinary alliance for the moving image and, on the other hand, to offer the international cultural and creative industries a comprehensive platform for innovation and exchange. In the context of the major national and international film and media festivals, art biennials, technology congresses and trade fairs, it has thus acquired a special position, as it very successfully initiates a wide-ranging dialogue across sectors and genres.

As a cross-media moving image festival with film screenings, exhibitions, conference and workshop programmes, including competition formats, it addresses professionals from the creative and media industries, business, politics, science and the interested public as target groups.

The B3 has changing main themes (B3 Focus) to provide a framework for the content: Expanded Narration (2013), Expanded Senses (2015), On Desire (2017), Realities (2019), Truths (2020).

B3 is divided into the event formats festival (B3 exhibition, screenings, feature film series, short film series, conference programme, and campus/market (presentations, workshops, one-on-one meetings, pitchings).

The B3 honours established artists and young talents with the internationally renowned BEN Award. In the race for main and newcomer prizes are works by artists of the B3 Biennale who are particularly innovative in their use of new narrative techniques.

The B3 Biennial of the Moving Image is organized by the Offenbach School of Design (HfG). The B3 is supported by the Hessian Ministry of Science and Art (HMWK). The strategic partner of B3 is THE ARTS+.

Press contact:

B3 Biennial of Moving Image
Schlossstraße 31
63065 Offenbach am Main / Germany

Susanne Tenzler-Heusler
Phone: +49 173 378 660
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https://www.b3biennale.de

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The US state of Vermont has approved new regulations covering the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and other substances in certain consumer products.

S.20 – ‘An Act relating to restrictions on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances and other chemicals of concern in consumer products’ – was signed into law by the state governor on May 18, 2021. It not only regulates several chemicals in specific consumer goods but also amends the list of chemicals of high concern to children (CHCCs) for reporting in children’s products.

The Act, known as 18 V.S.A., amends the state’s statutes by adding several new chapters:

• Chapter 33 ‘PFAS in Firefighting Agents and Equipment’
• Chapter 33A ‘Chemicals of Concern in Food Packaging’ in relation to PFAS, (ortho) phthalates and bisphenols
• Chapter 33B ‘PFAS in Rugs, Carpets and Aftermarket Stain and Water-Resistant Treatments’ 
• Chapter 33C ‘PFAS in Ski Wax’

In addition, it amends the CHCC list with the addition of:

• Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS)
• Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHpA)
• Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)

The provisions of the Act will be implemented in phases, beginning on July 1, 2021. For more information on the provisions of the Act and its effective dates, see SGS’s original SafeGuard 072/21.

SGS Chemical Testing

SGS offers a comprehensive range of testing services to help manufacturers and suppliers ensure their products are safe and comply with national and international regulations concerning harmful chemicals. Learn more about SGS Chemical Testing Services. 

SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full State of Vermont, USA, Regulates PFAS and Other Chemicals in Certain Goods SafeGuardS. 

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We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 89,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Moldova has updated its list of standards that demonstrate compliance with its Technical Regulation on toy safety.

Published in April 2021, Order No. 39 of March 31, 2021, contains both Moldovan and European (EN) standards. The updated list contains the following standards – Moldovan (European):

1. ‘Physical and mechanical’ - SM EN 71-1+A1:2018 (EN 71-1:2014+A1:2018)
2. ‘Flammability’ - SM EN 71-2+A1:2014 (EN 71-2:2011+A1:2014)
3. ‘Migration of certain elements’ - SM EN 71-3:2019 (EN 71-3:2019)
4. ‘Experimental sets for chemistry and related activities’ - SM EN 71-4:2014 (EN 71-4:2013)
5. ‘Chemical toys (sets) other than experimental sets’ - SM EN 71-5:2016 (EN 71-5:2015)
6. ‘Finger paints’ - SM EN 71-7+A2:2018 (EN 71-7:2014+A2:2018) – limit for climbazole revised from 0.5% to 0.2%.
7. ‘Activity toys for domestic use’ - SM EN 71-8:2018 (EN 71-8:2018)
8. ‘N-Nitrosamines and N-nitrosatable substances’ - SM EN 71-12:2014 (EN 71-12:2013)
9. ‘Olfactory board games, cosmetic kits and gustative games’ - SM EN 71-13:2014 (EN 71-13:2014)
10. ‘Trampolines for domestic use’ - SM EN 71-14:2019 (EN 71-14:2018)

For electrical toys, the Moldovan  standards are:

• SM EN 62115:2010
• SM EN 62115:2005/A11:2016/AC:2018
• SM EN 62115:2005/A11:2016
• SM EN 62115:2005/A12:2016
• SM EN 62115:2010/A2:2013/AC:2013
• SM EN 62115:2010/A2:2013

For European standards:

• EN 62115:2005
• EN 62115:2005/A11:2012/AC:2013
• EN 62115:2005/A11:2012
• EN 62115:2005/A12:2015
• EN 62115:2005/A2:2011/AC:2011
• EN 62115:2005/A2:2011

Moldova’s Technical Regulation on toy safety was published in 2015. Its safety requirements are similar to those in Directive 2009/48/EC, the so-called European Toy Safety Directive (TSD).

SGS EU Toy Directive Services

SGS offers a wide range of services to ensure that products comply with the EU Toy Safety Directive. They offer training, safety/risk assessment, technical documentation check, labelling review, testing according to harmonized standards, SVHC screening, inspections and audits. They have the world’s largest network of toy experts and testing facilities, including around 20 toy laboratories and three 3 EU Notified Bodies (France, Germany and Netherlands). After all, it’s only trusted because it’s tested. Learn more about SGS’s EU Toy Directive Services. 

SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full Moldova Revises List of Toy Safety Standards SafeGuardS. 

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Website: www.sgs.com/hardlines

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We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 89,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.