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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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California Proposition 65: Chemical Reformulation in Consumer Products

Multiple settlements reached for a range of goods containing California Proposition (Prop 65) chemicals.
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UK Consults Over Proposal to Permit Cobalt in Certain Toys for Great Britain

The UK notifies the WTO of its draft legislation to allow the use of cobalt in certain toy applications for Great Britain.
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Indonesia Issues New Legislation for Food Contact Materials

Indonesia publishes new legislation establishing compliance requirements for food contact materials and articles.
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