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Barbecue Grill

The Netherlands Revises Requirements for Food Contact Metals and Alloys

The Netherlands strengthens specifications for food contact metals and alloys under its Commodities Act.
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Stack of Unbroken Clay Pieces Laying on the Grass

EU Regulates PAH in Clay Targets under REACH

18 PAH restricted in clay targets under REACH in the EU.
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Baby Seating in Static Activity Centre

US CPSC Issues Direct Final Rule for Stationary Activity Centers

US CPSC updates 16 CFR 1238, the safety standard for stationary activity centers.
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Asian Dishes Take Away Boxes

China Announces New Mandatory Standards for Food Contact Materials

Food contact materials and articles standards updated in China.
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Woman Shopping in a Store

AFIRM Releases 2025 Restricted Substances List v10

AFIRM Group releases 2025 Restricted Substances List (RSL).
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Flasks and Petri Dishes in Laboratory

UK Amends Legislation on POP Chemicals for Great Britain

POP chemical legislation for Great Britain revised.
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Eye Shadow Powder and Brush Against White Background

FDA Proposes Rule for Mandatory Asbestos Testing of Talc-Containing Cosmetics

FDA proposes standardized testing requirement for talc-containing cosmetics products to identify asbestos.
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Sliced Oignons

Thailand Intends to Mandate a Standard for Food Contact Stainless Steels

Thailand proposes mandatory standard for food contact stainless-steel materials and articles – TIS 3206-2567 (2024).
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Empty Bottles in Cardboard Box

Minnesota, USA, Intends Ban on Toxic Chemicals in Packaging

Minnesota proposes law to regulate toxic chemicals in packaging.
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Babies Playing at Day Care

CEN Publishes EN 71 Parts 15 to 17 for Certain Toys

Three new test methods for chemicals in certain toys or toy materials issued by CEN.
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