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CEN Issues EN 16128:2025 Nickel Release Standard for Spectacle Frames and Sunglasses

CEN publishes EN 16128:2025, the updated nickel release standard for spectacle frames and sunglasses.
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Switzerland Updates Chemical Risk Reduction Ordinance

Switzerland aligns several provisions under its Chemical Risk Reduction Ordinance (ORRChem) with EU regulations
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Hong Kong Consults on New Standards for Toys and Children’s Products

Hong Kong consults on the city’s proposal to amend several standards for toys and children’s products.
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Moldova Aligns RoHS Rules with EU Standards

Moldova adopts HG 643/2025, restricting hazardous substances in electronics and harmonizing with EU RoHS standards.
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Japanese Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA) comes into force

For infant toys new requirements apply after December 25, 2025.
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EU Proposes Revision to CLP Regulation on Substances and Mixtures

EU issues revision to CLP Regulation, adding 38 substances and updating 10 entries.
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Washington, USA, Regulates PFAS in Consumer Goods

US state of Washington adopts rule to regulate PFAS in 12 priority consumer products.
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EU Proposes Ban on Three POP Chemicals

EU consults over three draft laws to revise legislation on persistent organic pollutants (POPs).
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The Netherlands Modifies Law on Food Contact Materials

The Netherlands has revised its Commodities Act on food contact materials (FCMs) and articles.
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Adds Button and Coin Battery

Health Canada Updates Table 2 of the General Prohibitions Process under the CCPSA

Health Canada adds button/coin battery-containing products and packaging to Table 2 CCPSA General Prohibitions.
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