Insights by Category: Soft Home Furnishings

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. 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. 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.

Vol. 1408 | 14 Jun 2024

U.S. – May 2024 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis

In May 2024, there were 539 60-day notices for violation of Prop 65, of which 33% of the notices served were for the category of Lead, 14% of notices were served for the presence of Phthalates, 53% of the notices were for the presence of Other chemicals.

Vol. 1407 | 14 Jun 2024

U.S. – April 2024 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis

In April 2024, there were 351 60-day notices for violation of Prop 65, of which 52% of the notices served were for the category of Lead, 17% of notices were served for the presence of Phthalates, 31% of the notices were for the presence of Other chemicals.

Vol. 1405 | 20 May 2024

LD 1537: Maine Updated PFAS Consumer Products Law Related to Prevention of PFAS Chemicals

On April 16, 2024, Governor Janet Mills signed L.D. 1537, titled “An Act to Amend the Laws Relating to the Prevention of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Pollution.”

Vol. 1403 | 13 May 2024

U.S. – March 2024 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis

In March 2024, there were 443 60-day notices for violation of Prop 65, of which 58% of the notices served were for the category of Lead, 18% of notices were served for the presence of Phthalates, 24% of the notices were for the presence of Other chemicals.

Vol. 1400 | 26 Mar 2024

U.S. – February 2024 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis

In February 2024, there were 352 60-day notices for violation of Prop 65, of which 51% of the notices served were for the category of Lead, 18% of notices were served for the presence of Phthalates, 31% of the notices were for the presence of Other chemicals.

Vol. 1398 | 06 Mar 2024

EU restricts microplastics in products under REACH – Latest thinking by EU technical services

In September 2023, the EU published a new regulation aimed at restricting the use of intentionally added microplastics. The Regulation (EU) 2023/2055 specifically targets synthetic polymer microparticles, commonly known as microplastics.

Vol. 1397 | 14 Feb 2024

U.S. – January 2024 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis

In January 2024, there were 510 60-day notices for violation of Prop 65, of which 37% of the notices served were for the category of Lead, 13% of notices were served for the presence of Phthalates, 50% of the notices were for the presence of Other chemicals.

Vol. 1396 | 07 Feb 2024

ISO Published New Version of Care Labelling Standard

In December 2023, ISO published the latest version of the care labelling standard ISO 3758: 2023. The document establishes a system of graphic symbols that are intended for use on textile articles...

Vol. 1395 | 31 Jan 2024

Australia - Strengthen Regulations on Persistent Organic Pollutant (POPs) Chemicals

On 18 December 2023, Australia issued the Industrial Chemicals Environmental Management (Register) Amendment (2023 Measures No. 1) Instrument 2023 (the Amendment)

Vol. 1394 | 31 Jan 2024

EU REACH – ECHA Adds Five New Hazardous Chemicals to the Candidate List

ECHA added 5 new substances to the SVHC Candidate List and updated DBP's entry for environmental endocrine disruption, now totaling 240 substances commonly found in inks, toners, adhesives, sealants, and cleaning products.

Vol. 1393 | 24 Jan 2024

U.S. – December 2023 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis

In December 2023, there were 344 60-day notices for violation of Prop 65. The majority of the notices were for Lead (45%). 11% of notices were for the presence of Phthalates, 44% of the notices were for Other chemicals.

Vol. 1392 | 24 Jan 2024

U.S. – November 2023 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis

In November 2023, there were 396 60-day notices for violation of Prop 65. The majority of the notices were for Lead (52%). 19% of notices were for the presence of Phthalates, 29% of the notices were for Other chemicals.

Vol. 1391 | 24 Jan 2024

U.S. – October 2023 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis

In October 2023, there were 409 60-day notices for violation of Prop 65. The majority of the notices were for Lead (43%). Nearly 25% of notices were for the presence of Phthalates, 32% of the notices were for Other chemicals.

Vol. 1390 | 19 Jan 2024

China Market Update: Updated Textile, Footwear Products & Hardgoods Standard List 2023

In late 2023, China released updated standards for textile, footwear, and hardgoods products, covering various categories including sportswear, homewear, labeling, and safety specifications.