Consumer Products Insight Bulletins
As part of our commitment to support and add value to our customers, Intertek regularly publishes and distributes important information about the consumer products industry in the form of our Insight (formerly known as Sparkle) technical bulletins. Insight provides updates on quality and safety requirements of consumer products for every country across the globe. Each Insight includes a detailed synopsis of continually changing standards and how they affect your business, to supply you with the knowledge and potential solutions to stay competitive in today's global marketplace.
Vol. 1422 | 05 Sep 2024
New Zealand Reduces Lead Levels in Paints
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has issued Group Standards (Reducing Lead) Amendment Notice 2024, which aims to reduce the lead level in paints.
Vol. 1421 | 05 Sep 2024
EDQM publishes second edition of the technical guide “Metals and alloys used in food contact materials and articles”
The European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare (EDQM) of the Council of Europe has published the second edition of the technical guide “Metals and alloys used in food contact materials and articles”.
Vol. 1420 | 26 Aug 2024
Canada Requires Reporting on PFAS for 2023 Imported Products
On July 27, 2024, Canada's Minister of the Environment issued a Canada Gazette notice mandating a survey to gather data on the manufacture, import, and use of 312 specific per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
Vol. 1419 | 09 Aug 2024
Japan - Approved to Expand the Restriction on PFOA, its isomer or its salts and PFOA-related compounds
On 10 Jul 2024, the Ministries of Japan has published Cabinet Order no. 244 of 2024 to expand the restriction on perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and its salts to PFOA, its isomer or its salts and PFOA-related compounds under the Act on the Evaluation of Chemical Substances and Regulation of their Manufacturer etc.
Vol. 1418 | 06 Aug 2024
U.S. – June 2024 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis
In June 2024, there were 506 60-day notices for violation of Prop 65, of which 43% of the notices served were for the category of Lead, 11% of notices were served for the presence of Phthalates, 46% of the notices were for the presence of Other chemicals.
Vol, 1417 | 06 Aug 2024
Amendment of Stuffed Toy Law in Pennsylvania
On August 27, 2024, House Bill 1333 will come into effect, allowing the use of recycled materials in all stuffed toys produced and sold in the state. This amendment to the 1961 ‘Stuffed Toy Manufacturing Act’ acknowledges the evolution of manufacturing processes and shifting consumer preferences towards sustainable products.
Vol. 1416 | 02 Aug 2024
Australia Approved Safety Standard for Infant Products
Australia's government has published the Consumer Goods (Infant Sleep Products) Safety Standard 2024 and Consumer Goods (Infant Products) Information Standard 2024 in the federal register of legislation.
Vol. 1415 | 02 Aug 2024
Utah’s Online Sales Requirements R70-101-13
The State of Utah has published a draft of its new rule change governing the online sale of stuffed articles, open for public comment until August 14, 2024. If unchanged, the rules will take effect on August 21, 2024, with enforcement beginning April 1, 2025.
Vol. 1414 | 25 Jul 2024
China – GB 30585-2024: Safety technical specifications for infants’ and Children’s footwear will come into effective June 1, 2025
The Standardization Administration of China has announced that GB 30585-2024 “Safety technical specifications for infants’ and children’s footwear” will come into effect on June 1, 2025. This standard applies to footwear products made from various materials, intended for children and infants aged 14 years or below.
Vol. 1413 | 25 Jul 2024
China – GB 25038-2024: General safety requirements for footwear, Effective June 1,2025
The Standardization Administration of China has announced that GB 25038-2024 “General safety requirements for footwear” will come into effect on June 1, 2025. The standard is applicable to footwear products made of various materials. It does not apply to protective shoes (boots), footwear for children aged 14 years or below.
Vol. 1412 | 16 Jul 2024
Rhode Island Enacts 2024 Consumer Protection Act Banning PFAS in Multiple Products
On June 26, 2024, Rhode Island Governor McKee approved the Consumer PFAS Ban Act of 2024 (Senate Bill S2152). This legislation imposes a sweeping prohibition on the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in products available for sale or produced within the state.
Vol. 1411 | 12 Jul 2024
EU - Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) Overview 2024
The Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 of the Eco-design for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) was officially published on June 13, 2024. This regulation aims to replace the existing Eco-design Directive (2009/125/EC), and expands the Eco-design criteria to cover a wider array of products, including textile products.
Vol. 1410 | 12 Jul 2024
China Market Update: Updated Textile, Footwear Products & Hardgoods Standard List 2024
In the first half of 2024, the standardization administration of the People’s Republic of China released announcement No.1, No.10, No.12 and No.14 and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People’s Republic of China released announcement No.4 to publish standards updates.
Vol. 1409 | 27 Jun 2024
EU REACH – ECHA adds one hazardous chemical to the Candidate List
On June 27, 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) expanded the Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) Candidate List by adding a new substance: bis(α,α-dimethylbenzyl) peroxide. This chemical, known for its toxicity to reproduction, serves various industrial purposes, including use as a processing aid and flame retardant.