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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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Thailand Intends to Regulate Two Persistent Chemicals
Thailand is planning to designate Dechlorane Plus and UV-328 as Category 3 hazardous substances. If approved, restrictions will become effective on the day following publication in the Government Gazette.
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US FDA Issues Letter to Cookware Retailers and Distributors
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has informed retailers and distributors of cookware that certain imported products may leach lead into food and that these should not be available on the US market. The agency will take appropriate action when violative products are found.
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CEN Issues Amendment 2 to EN 71-13:2021 for Olfactory Board Games, Cosmetic Kits and Gustative Games
CEN has published EN 71-13:2021+A2:2024 for olfactory board games, cosmetic kits and gustative games. Conflicting national standards are to be withdrawn by June 2025.
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CEN Publishes TS 17876 Applicable to Tricycles That Provide a Passive Transportation Function
In October 2024, the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) published a new technical specification covering the safety of tricycles that provide a passive transportation function.
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California Proposition 65: Reformulation of Chemicals in Consumer Products
Multiple settlements have been reached for a range of products containing Proposition 65 (Prop 65) chemicals. Many of these agreements allow a Prop 65 warning as an alternative.
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Japan Regulates Three POP Chemicals
Japan has designated three persistent organic pollutant (POP) chemicals as Class I Specified Chemical Substances. The new law will be implemented in phases, starting on February 18, 2025.
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EU Regulates BPA and other Bisphenols in Certain Food Contact Materials
The European Union (EU) has issued a comprehensive piece of legislation on the use of bisphenol A (BPA) and other bisphenols and bisphenol derivatives in certain food contact materials (FCM) and articles. The new law will enter into force on January 20, 2025.
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Thailand Launches Guideline for Consideration of Notification of Cosmetics in Ampoule, Vial or Syringe Forms
Thailand issues now standard to ensure safety and quality in cosmetics by specifying the container’s physical characteristics and supporting documents.
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Maine Proposes Rule to Regulate PFAS in Products
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has released a proposed rule to implement its ‘Products Containing PFAS’ law. Comments are being accepted until January 28, 2025.
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