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Woman getting gel manicure with TPO-based formula in a nail salon in the U.S.
ANSI | Cosmetics

Why Gel Nail Polish Is Now Banned in Europe—but Still Allowed in the U.S.

ByAlexandra Schirn September 8, 2025September 22, 2025

If you are a fan of a glossy gel manicure, you might have heard some surprising news: the European Union (EU) has banned gel nail…

A Quality Inspection Manager assures products getting manufactured in a factory comply with the ISO 10377:2013 standard's consumer product safety guidelines.
ANSI | Quality Management

ISO 10377:2013— Consumer Product Safety

ByAlexandra Schirn March 5, 2025June 4, 2025

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in 2020, an estimated 28.5 million people sought medical attention for consumer product-related injuries in the United States,…

A child and her mom playing with Barbie dolls that adhere to ISO 8124-6:2018 toy safety specifications.
ANSI | Toy Safety

ISO 8124-6:2018—Phthalate Esters In Toys

ByAlexandra Schirn July 20, 2023June 10, 2025

A sticky chemical that oozes from the plastic used in very old dolls and some other toys may pose a health risk. Some dolls and…

Vending machines with snacks, beverages, and consumer products adhering to electrical safety specifications in IEC 60335-2-75:2012.
ANSI | Electrical Safety

IEC 60335-2-75 Ed. 3.0: Vending Machines And Dispensers

ByAlexandra Schirn May 19, 2023May 21, 2025

In 215 BC, the Greek mathematician and engineer Hero of Alexandria invented the first vending machine. The device accepted coins that would fall on an…

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