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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.
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.
Read moreUS 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.
Read moreEU Revises CLP Regulation on Substances and Mixtures
The EU has amended its CLP Regulation. This amendment will enter into force on October 20, 2024.
Read moreAustralia Intends to List Several Chemicals on the IChEMS Register
Australia has initiated a consultation over its proposed listing of several chemicals to the IChEMS Register. Comments are being accepted until October 25, 2024.
Read moreUS CPSC Issues Direct Final Rule for Infant Bath Seats
US Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) has published a direct final rule to incorporate the latest version of the ASTM standard (ASTM F1967-24) for infant bath seats.
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