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SafeGuardS – Regulatory Updates

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EN 71‑1:2026 Published for Mechanical and Physical Toy Requirements

Updated EN 71‑1:2026 introduces major revisions, new toy requirements and clearer guidance for compliance.
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EN 71-8:2026 Published for Activity Toys

The 2026 revision of EN 71‑8 has been published as part of the ongoing updates driven by the EU’s Standardisation Request.
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EU Updates Positive List for Food Contact Plastics

The EU has revised its Union list of authorized substances for plastic food contact materials and articles.
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Moldova Harmonizes Standards for Nickel Release

Moldova authorizes three standards for nickel migration.
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EU Updates Legislation on BPA and other Bisphenols in Certain Food Contact Materials

EU corrects inconsistences and errors in regulation on the use of BPA and other hazardous bisphenols and bisphenol derivatives in certain food contact materials.
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Switzerland Consults Over Revision to Law on Dangerous Chemicals

Switzerland plans to update the nation’s Chemical Risk Reduction Ordinance (ORRChem).
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South Korea Intends to Revise Standards and Specifications for Food Contact Materials

South Korea plans to update its standards and specifications for food contact utensils, containers and packages.
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ECHA Expands Candidate List to 253 SVHCs

The ECHA has added two SVHCs to the Candidate List, triggering legal obligations for industry.
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New Jersey, USA, Regulates PFAS in Specified Products

New Jersey approves measures to regulate PFAS in several product categories.
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South Korea Proposes Update to Food Contact Material Standards

South Korea initiates consultation over proposed revision to standards and specifications for food contact materials and articles.
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