The spokesman, Michael Fox, said his company, which makes several types of vests with Zylon, was studying the new findings and welcomed the new standards.
A spokesman for the African National Congress, the main guerrilla-backed nationalist movement fighting to end white rule, welcomed Mr. Sullivan's decision.
A spokesman for the Russian foreign intelligence service welcomed him back, saying Mr. Howard would be given housing and a job.
A spokesman for the United States delegation welcomed the move.
In London, a spokesman for Prime Minister Tony Blair welcomed Mr. Chirac's apology.
A British spokesman also welcomed France's decision.
Consumer advocates and spokesmen for the health care industry welcomed the guidelines.
In Moscow, a spokesman for the Soviet Foreign Ministry welcomed the assurances of the Solidarity leader, Reuters reported.
Immigrant spokesmen welcomed the relaxation but said it was unfair to future comers and favored some groups (Nicaraguans and Cubans) over others.
A spokesman for the County Legislature's Republican minority, Edward Ward, welcomed him as "a proven, strong vote-getter" to lead the ticket for county offices.
