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CPSC Publishes Draft Final Rule for eFiling and Certificates
A Draft Final Rule to revise 16 CFR 1110 regarding eFiling and certificates has been submitted to the US Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) for review and consideration.
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CEN Issues EN 71-3:2019+A2:2024 ‘Migration of Certain Elements’
CEN has published amendment 2 to EN 71-3:2019 for the migration of certain elements from toys. Conflicting national standards are to be withdrawn by June 2025.
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Thailand Proposes Mandatory Standard for Plastic Containers for Drinking Water
Thailand has informed the World Trade Organization (WTO) of its intention to mandate TIS 998-2553 (2010) for plastic containers for drinking water. This standard will become a legal standard 180 days following its publication in the Government Gazette.
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Australia Assigns Several Chemicals to the IChEMS Register
Australia has regulated several chemicals under the IChEMS Register. These newly added entries will become effective on July 1, 2025.
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California Approves Amendment to Prop 65 Warning Methods
California approved the long-anticipated amendment to its Proposition 65 Safe Harbor Warning Methods. Short-form warning labels will need to carry the name of at least one chemical triggering the warning by January 1, 2028.
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Indonesia Consults Over Draft Law on Food Packaging
Indonesia has informed the World Trade Organization (WTO) of its draft regulation on food contact materials and articles. Comments are being accepted until January 27, 2025.
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US EPA Issues Final Rule for DecaBDE and PIP (3:1) Revisions under TSCA
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has amended the 2021 final rules for decaBDE and PIP (3:1), as well as products and articles containing these chemicals. The latest final rule will become effective on January 21, 2025.
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Japan Designates List of PFOA-Related Compounds as Class I Specified Substances
Japan has specified the list of PFOA-related compounds under the nation’s Chemical Substances Control Law in relation to Class I Specified Substances. This list will become effective on January 10, 2025.
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Hong Kong Consults Over Revised Standards for Toys and Children’s Products
Hong Kong has initiated a consultation on the city’s proposal to amend several standards for toys and children’s products. Comments are being accepted until January 2, 2025.
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EU Revises CLP Regulation on Substances and Mixtures
The EU has amended its CLP Regulation. This revision will enter into force on December 10, 2024.
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