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US CPSC Issues Direct Final Rule for Soft Infant and Toddler Carriers
US Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) has published direct final rule 16 CFR 1226 to incorporate the latest version of the ASTM standard for soft infant and toddler carriers
Read moreUS California State Passes Bill Legislating Electric Bicycle and Powered Mobility Device
The California State Governor has signed a bill into law that requires storage batteries for electric bicycles and powered mobility devices must be tested by an accredited testing laboratory for compliance with a specified standard.
Read moreSingapore Exempts Specific Applications from Ban on Dechlorane Plus and UV-328
Singapore has specified exemptions from the ban on Dechlorane Plus and UV-328. The effective date remains February 26, 2025, for uses and applications that are not on the exemption list.
Read moreNSW Australia Publishes Mandatory Regulation for E-Mobility Devices and Their Batteries
The Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) issued mandatory regulations for e-mobility devices and their batteries in August 2024. Enforcement of the new standards will begin in February 2025.
Read moreCalifornia SB 707: The Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024
In September 2024, California enacted Senate Bill 707 (SB 707), known as the Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024. This landmark legislation establishes the nation's first Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program for textiles, making apparel producers accountable for the recycling, reuse and collection of their products.
Read moreUS CPSC Issues Final Rule for Infant Support Cushions
US Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) has published final rule 16 CFR 1243 to establish a consumer product safety standard for infant support cushions.
Read moreECHA Adds One substance to the Candidate List
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has added one substance on the Candidate List. There are legal obligations placed on industry once a substance has been placed on this list.
Read moreMontenegro Regulates Food Contact Regenerated Cellulose Films
Montenegro has published its rulebook on food contact regenerated cellulose film materials and articles. The new law became effective on October 19, 2024.
Read moreMassachusetts, USA, Regulates PFAS in Firefighting Personal Protective Equipment
The US state of Massachusetts has approved measures to regulate PFAS in personal protective equipment for firefighting. The new law will be implemented into phases, starting on January 1, 2025.
Read moreUS CPSC Issues Final Rule for Nursing Pillows
US Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) has published a final rule to establish a consumer product safety standard for nursing pillows.
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