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Headphones and laptop

EU Harmonizes EN 18031 Standards

European Commission harmonizes three EN 18031 standards for radio equipment with publishing in OJEU.
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Georgia, USA, Intends to Regulate Flame Retardants in Certain Products

Proposed law to regulate several flame retardants in consumer goods introduced in Georgia.
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US Legislative Developments: PFAS in Consumer Products

Overview of recent developments in US PFAS restrictions for consumer products.
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Baby in Crib

US CPSC Issues Direct Final Rule for Play Yards

US CPSC publishes direct final rule to adopt latest version of ASTM F406, with modifications, as mandatory safety standard for play yards.
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New York State Proposes Ban on PTFE in Cookware

New York state introduces bill to ban polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) in cookware.
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Games for Learning and Development for Young Kids

EN 71 Toy Standards to be Revised in 2025

Due to a standardisation request, nearly all EN 71 toy standards and EN 62115 will be revised in 2025. In order to keep you up to date, we will regularly publish the status of projects and published standards.
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New York State Intends to Regulate Toxic Chemicals in Pet Products

New York State proposes chemical disclosure program for pet products that will eventually lead to a ban on toxic chemicals. The provisions in the act will take effect 120 days after becoming law.
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ECHA Adds Five Substances to the Candidate List

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has added five substances and revised one substance on the Candidate List. There are legal obligations placed on industry once a substance has been placed on this list.
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EU Issues New Legislation for Packaging and Packaging Waste

EU issues new rules for packaging and packaging waste as part of its transition to a circular economy.
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ACC Meeting Decides to Amend ASEAN Cosmetic Directive

ASEAN Cosmetic Directive has updated to a new version (2024-2), release on December 6, 2024.
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