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Georgia Phases in Restrictions on Specified Disposable Food Contact Plastics

Enforcement dates revised for single-use plastic food containers and cups in Georgia, with restrictions phased in during 2027.
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Ecuador Consults on Updated Draft Technical Regulation for Certain Food Contact Articles

Ecuador proposes updated requirements for food contact glass, ceramic and glass-ceramic articles.
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US Legislative Developments: Prohibition of Chemicals in Food Contact Materials

US introduces two proposals to regulate specified chemicals in food contact materials (FCMs) and articles.
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Montenegro Issues New Framework Regulation for Food Contact Materials

Montenegro introduces EU-aligned requirements for food contact materials (FCMs) and articles.
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European Commission Publishes 2025 Report on Food Contact Material Notifications

EU report highlights key food contact material risks, chemical migration concerns and compliance issues in 2025.
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Brazil Issues New Legislation for Lead in Paints

Brazil establishes strict lead limits for paints and similar surface coating materials.
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Thailand Postpones Compliance Date for Food Contact Paper Standard

Thailand delays enforcement of food contact paper product standard by 12 months.
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Vermont, USA, Updates Reporting Guidance for Chemicals in Children’s Products

US state of Vermont issues revised guidance for reporting children’s products containing chemicals of high concern to children (CHCCs).
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Türkiye Updates Import Inspections Requirements for Toys and Other Consumer Products

Türkiye updates harmonized system (HS) codes and product descriptions for toys, maternity and baby products and other consumer goods.
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UK Consults on Several Substances as SVHCs

The United Kingdom (UK) is planning to add nine entries to the Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs) for authorization.
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