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California Proposes Listing Three PFAS and Related Salts Under Prop 65

California OEHHA seeks comments on proposed Prop 65 reproductive toxicity listings for PFBA, PFDA, PFHxA and their salts.
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EU Introduces Temporary Derogation for Crystal Glass Packaging Under PPWR

Crystal glass packaging receives a temporary exemption from certain EU PPWR heavy metal limits until December 31, 2029.
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US Congress Proposes Ban on PFAS in Food Packaging

US Senate proposes a ban on intentionally added PFAS in food packaging from January 2028.
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New Zealand Mandates Asbestos Testing for Specified Sand Products

New Zealand introduces mandatory asbestos testing and documentation requirements for toys and other consumer goods containing sand.
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SG 15426 Food Contact Metals and Alloys

Luxembourg Regulates Food Contact Metals and Alloys

Luxembourg establishes SRLs, labeling provisions and DoC requirements for food contact metals and alloys.
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SG 15326 Food Contact Plastics

EU Authorizes Four Substances for Food Contact Plastics

EU authorizes the use of four substances in plastic food contact materials and articles.
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India Revises Implementation Dates for Cookware, Utensil and Food and Beverage Can Requirements

India has revised the implementation dates for mandatory compliance with two national standards and Standard Mark requirements applicable to specified food contact articles.
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South Korea Consults on Revised Toy Safety Requirements

South Korea proposes updated toy safety requirements covering chemical migration limits, allergenic fragrances and oral use toys.
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US EPA Updates Standards for Composite Wood Products

The US EPA has updated several test methods and product standards for formaldehyde emissions in composite wood products.
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Albania Expands Candidate and Authorization Lists for SVHCs

Albania adds 42 entries to its Candidate List of substances of very high concern (SVHCs) and 28 entries to its Authorization List, triggering new legal obligations for industry
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