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Cooking Pans on Stove

US FDA Issues Letter to Cookware Retailers and Distributors

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has informed retailers and distributors of cookware that certain imported products may leach lead into food and that these should not be available on the US market. The agency will take appropriate action when violative products are found.
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Little Girl Playing with Perfume Do it Yourself Kit

CEN Issues Amendment 2 to EN 71-13:2021 for Olfactory Board Games, Cosmetic Kits and Gustative Games

CEN has published EN 71-13:2021+A2:2024 for olfactory board games, cosmetic kits and gustative games. Conflicting national standards are to be withdrawn by June 2025.
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Toddler Riding a Tricycle

CEN Publishes TS 17876 Applicable to Tricycles That Provide a Passive Transportation Function

In October 2024, the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) published a new technical specification covering the safety of tricycles that provide a passive transportation function.
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Volumetric Flasks Containing Solutions

California Proposition 65: Reformulation of Chemicals in Consumer Products

Multiple settlements have been reached for a range of products containing Proposition 65 (Prop 65) chemicals. Many of these agreements allow a Prop 65 warning as an alternative.
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Forever Chemicals

Japan Regulates Three POP Chemicals

Japan has designated three persistent organic pollutant (POP) chemicals as Class I Specified Chemical Substances. The new law will be implemented in phases, starting on February 18, 2025.
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Bisphenol A

EU Regulates BPA and other Bisphenols in Certain Food Contact Materials

The European Union (EU) has issued a comprehensive piece of legislation on the use of bisphenol A (BPA) and other bisphenols and bisphenol derivatives in certain food contact materials (FCM) and articles. The new law will enter into force on January 20, 2025.
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Forever Chemical

Maine Proposes Rule to Regulate PFAS in Products

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has released a proposed rule to implement its ‘Products Containing PFAS’ law. Comments are being accepted until January 28, 2025.
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Babies Wearing Diapers

Ingredients List Required on Diaper Packaging in New York State

New York State introduces law requires all diapers to include a discernible and legible list of ingredients in order of predominance on outer packaging. Enforcement must start no later than 12 months after the effective date of the bill.
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Small Bottles

Thailand Launches Guideline for Consideration of Notification of Cosmetics in Ampoule, Vial or Syringe Forms

Thailand issues now standard to ensure safety and quality in cosmetics by specifying the container’s physical characteristics and supporting documents.
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Woman Applying Face Powder

Thailand Updates Regulations Governing the Use of Titanium Dioxide and its Nanoform in Cosmetics

Thai FDA approved amendments to regulations on the use of titanium dioxide in cosmetic products in powder or other forms as a permitted colorant and sunscreen ingredient. The implementation date is November 18, 2024.
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