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Japan Consults Over Designated List of PFOA-related Compounds
Japan has launched a consultation on its draft ministerial ordinance to designate 138 PFOA-related compounds as Class I Specified Chemical Substances. The ordinance is expected to become effective on January 10, 2025.
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South Africa Regulates Lead in Paint and Coating Materials
South Africa has issued legislation to regulate lead in paint and coating materials. The provisions will be implemented in phases, starting May 17, 2025.
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US CPSC Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Water Bead Toys
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPR) to revise the existing consumer product safety rule for toys to add performance and labelling requirements for water bead toys and toys that contain water beads.
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EU Regulates PFHxA and PFHxA-related Substances under REACH
The European Union (EU) has issued legislation to regulate undecafluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), its salts and PFHxA-related substances. The restrictions will be implemented in phases, starting April 10, 2026.
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Germany’s BfR Revises Recommendations for Rubber Commodities
The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (Bundesinstitut für Risikobewertung, BfR) has amended three recommendations for natural and synthetic rubber commodities. These recommendations can be regarded as effective immediately.
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EPA Plans to Postpone Submission Periods Under the TSCA PFAS Reporting Rule
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published a final direct rule which will push back submission periods under the TSCA PFAS Reporting Rule by eight months.
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ECHA Consults Over Six Substances as SVHC
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has launched a consultation over the listing of six chemicals as substances of very high concern (SVHC). Comments are being accepted until October 14, 2024.
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China Consults Over Proposed Standards for Several Categories of Product
China has informed the WTO of its intention to adopt and/or replace several mandatory standards for a range of consumer goods, including those for children.
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State of Pennsylvania, USA, Requires Stuffed Toy Flammability and Tolerance Lab Report
The state of Pennsylvania now requires flammability and tolerance laboratory test reports to be submitted with the application for stuffed toy registration.
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Minnesota, USA, Delays Enforcement of Chemicals in Certain Goods
Minnesota has delayed the enforcement of restrictions on PFAS, lead and cadmium in four specified products to July 2025.
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