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Laboratory Glassware

Singapore 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.
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NSW 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.
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California 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.
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Infant Support Cushions

US 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.
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Chemicals Diffused in Water

ECHA 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.
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Montenegro 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.
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Operation Emergency Firefighters

Massachusetts, 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.
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US 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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US Congress Intends to Ban PFAS in Food Packaging

The US federal government has introduced a proposal to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) to prohibit the intentional usage of PFAS in food packaging.
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EU Revises CLP Regulation on Substances and Mixtures

The EU has amended its CLP Regulation. This amendment will enter into force on October 20, 2024.
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