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New Mandatory Safety Standard for Bicycle Helmets in Australia
Australia publishes mandatory Consumer Goods (Bicycle Helmets) Safety Standard 2024 to adopt six international standards for ensuring rider safety through safe helmets.
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South Korea Revises Food Contact Material Standards
South Korea has revised the nation’s standards and specifications for food contact materials and articles. The amendment became effective on June 21, 2024.
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Montenegro Aligns Toy Safety Requirements with EU
Montenegro has further aligned its toy safety requirements with those in the European Union (EU). The latest amendment entered into force on July 13, 2024.
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Health Canada Updates Approach to the General Prohibitions Under the CCPSA
Health Canada adds lithium-ion batteries (including consumer products that contain lithium-ion batteries), infant bath seats and water beads to Table 1 in Health Canada’s approach to the General Prohibitions under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA).
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Japan Designates PFOA isomers and PFOA-related compounds as Class I Specified Substances
Japan has added PFOA isomers, their salts and PFOA-related compounds as part of the nation’s management program on Class I Specified Substances. With a few exceptions, many of the provisions in the new cabinet order will apply from January 10, 2025.
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Argentina Revises Labeling Requirements for Imported Textile, Garment and Footwear Products
The Argentine Ministry of Economy has issued Resolution 49/2024 to streamline labelling requirements for imported textiles, garments and footwear. Specifically, it repeals Resolution No. 404/16 of the Ministry of Commerce and modifies articles in Resolutions No. 26/96 and No. 850/96.
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EU Consults Over BPA and other Bisphenols in Certain Food Contact Materials and Articles
The EU has informed the WTO of its draft regulation on the use of BPA and other bisphenols and bisphenol derivatives in certain food contact materials and articles. This proposal is intended to be adopted in November 2024.
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China Issues Mandatory Product Standard for Infant and Children’s Footwear – GB 30585-2024
GB 30585-2024 – Safety technical specifications for infants' and children's footwear – was released on May 28, 2024, and will become effective on June 1, 2025.
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Thailand Consults Over Mandatory Standards for Certain Food Contact Products
The WTO has circulated three draft ministerial regulations from Thailand on the nation’s intention to mandate the use of several standards for certain food contact materials and articles.
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China Issues Mandatory Product Standard for General Safety Requirements in Footwear – GB 25038-2024
GB 25038-2024 – General safety requirements for footwear – was released on May 28, 2024, and will be officially implemented on June 1, 2025.
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