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SafeGuardS – Regulatory Updates

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Thailand Proposes Update to Law on Food Containers

Thailand initiates consultation over proposed revision to law on food containers.
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UK Updates List of Toy Safety Standards for Great Britain

The UK announces the latest list of toy safety standards for demonstrating compliance with its toy legislation in relation to Great Britain.
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US CPSC Issues Direct Final Rule for Crib Mattresses

US CPSC publishes direct final rule 16 CFR 1241 to incorporate the latest version of the ASTM standard for crib mattresses, with some modifications.
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US Legislative Developments: PFAS in Consumer Goods

Discover which US states have introduced bills to regulate PFAS in a wide range of consumer products.
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Georgia Revises Legislation on Food Contact Plastics

Georgia updates resolution on plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food.
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AFIRM RSL 2026 Version 11 Released

AFIRM Restricted Substances List (RSL) Version 11 has been officially released for 2026.
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Malaysia Regulates Ceramic Cookware

Malaysia has restricted metals migration from ceramic cookware.
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California, USA, Proposes Ban on Bisphenols in Paper Receipts

US state of California proposes ban on BPA in paper proofs of purchase that will eventually extend to all bisphenols.
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US EPA Consults Over Updated Standards for Composite Wood Products

The US EPA plans update to several test methods and product standards on formaldehyde in composite wood products.
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Slovenia Plans to Regulate CMR Substances in Childcare Articles

Slovenia proposes to restrict 1A/1B substances in childcare products.
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