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Brazil Sets Standard for Pigments in Food Contact Cellulosic Materials and Articles
Brazil has set a grayscale standard when food contact cellulosic materials and articles are tested to BS EN 646. This new standard will become effective on November 22, 2023.
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US CPSC Issues Direct Final Rule for Bedside Sleepers
US Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) has published a direct final rule to incorporate the latest version of the ASTM standard for bedside sleepers.
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Health Canada Publishes New Consumer Product Enforcement Summary Reports
Health Canada has published the results of their compliance verification projects for selected consumer products.
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Oregon, USA, Bans Polystyrene Foam Containers and PFAS in Foodware Containers
Oregon has approved measures to prohibit polystyrene foam containers and PFAS in food containers. The new law will become operative on January 1, 2025
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NEWMOA proposes PFAS Prevention Model Legislation
The Northeast Waste Management Officials’ Association (NEWMOA) has published a proposed model legislation addressing PFAS in consumer products. The model legislation aims to harmonize US state’s efforts in regulating PFAS. Comments are accepted until June 29, 2023.
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US CPSC Issues Direct Final Rule for the Marking of Toy, Look-Alike and Imitation Firearms
US Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) has published a direct final rule to adopt the Department of Commerce’s rule for the marking of toy, look-alike and imitation firearms
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India Proposes to Mandate Standards for Several Categories of Food Contact Products
India has informed the WTO of its intention to mandate the use of national standards for several categories of food contact product. If approved, the new law will become effective six months after the date of publication in the Official Gazette
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Ukraine Consults Over Proposed Law on Packaging and Packaging Waste
Ukraine has informed the WTO of its intention to promulgate the nation’s draft law on packaging and packaging waste. The draft law is proposed to enter into force on the day following its publication.
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US EPA Proposes to Ban Methylene Chloride
The US EPA is proposing to prohibit methylene chloride beyond paint strippers for consumer use under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Comments will be accepted until July 3, 2023
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EU Restricts Lead in PVC Articles under REACH
The EU has expanded the restriction of lead to PVC articles under entry 63 to Annex XVII of REACH. The new law will become effective on November 29, 2024
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