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. 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.