The complete library of technical bulletins is available here. You can search for specific topics or filter by market segment or region.
Subscribers receive weekly email alerts on new SafeGuardS. They also receive our Product Recalls publication, compiling consumer product recalls notified in the EU, UK, US, Canada and Australia.
Publication Date
Publication Topic
Publication Region
892 results found
Georgia Regulates VOC in Certain Paints and Varnishes
Georgia has issued a technical regulation on volatile organic compounds (VOC) in certain paints, varnishes and vehicle refinishing products. This technical regulation will become effective on July 1, 2025.
Read moreEU Consults Over Listing of Two POP Chemicals
The EU is planning to add two substances to its legislation on persistent organic pollutants (POP).
Read moreCanada Publishes Amendments to the Products Containing Mercury Regulations
The Canada published SOR/2024-109 Regulations Amending the Products Containing Mercury Regulations, which intends to reduce the potential risks of mercury to the environment and human health through measures such as banning the manufacturing and import of mercury containing products, setting mercury content limits for specific products, providing transitional period arrangements, and strengthening labeling and information requirements.
Read moreECHA Adds One SVHC 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 moreUS EPA Proposes Restrictions on Solvent N-Methylpyrrolidone
EPA publishes proposal to regulate N-methylpyrrolidone under TSCA, which would prescribe requirements for consumer and commercial uses, prohibit certain commercial applications and impose workplace protection requirements.
Read moreEcuador Intends Revision to Technical Regulation on Toy Safety
Ecuador has informed the WTO of its plan to amend its toy safety requirements. If approved, the new law will enter into force six months after its publication.
Read moreCalifornia modifies proposed amendment to Prop 65 warning methods
The OEHHA has modified its proposed amendment to the Prop 65 warning methods in response to received comments. Comments on the new proposal will be accepted until June 28, 2024.
Read moreRhode Island, USA, Delays Ban on PFAS in Food Packaging
The US state of Rhode Island has further postponed its prohibition of PFAS in food packaging. The ban will now become effective in January 2025.
Read moreConnecticut, USA, Regulates PFAS in Certain Consumer Goods
The US state of Connecticut has regulated intentionally added PFAS in several categories of consumer good. The new law contains provisions for labeling, notification and eventual prohibition of these goods from January 1, 2028.
Read moreCalifornia Proposition 65: Reformulation of Chemicals in Consumer Goods
Multiple settlements have been reached for a variety of products containing Prop 65 chemicals. Many of these agreements allow a Prop 65 warning as an alternative.
Read more