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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.

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.

Géraldine Picaud will oversee Human Resources on an interim basis until a permanent successor is appointed.

South Africa has issued legislation to regulate lead in paint and coating materials. The provisions will be implemented in phases, starting May 17, 2025.

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.

We showcased sustainability testing and certification solutions and co-hosted an ESG seminar with ZDHC.

Following ENAC accreditation in Spain, SGS provides EN 15343 certification globally – a key factor in regulatory compliance and obtaining tax reductions on non-reusable plastic packaging.

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.

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.

These two significant achievements highlight our ongoing commitment to corporate sustainability and responsible business practices worldwide.