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ASTM Publishes New Standard for Beach Umbrellas and Anchor Devices
ASTM has published a new consumer safety specification for beach umbrellas and anchor devices, designated ASTM F3681-24.
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India Issues Quality Control Order for Cookware, Utensils and Food Contact Cans
India has mandated the use of several national standards and the standard mark for cookware, utensils and food and beverage cans. These will become effective on September 1, 2024.
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Maine, USA, Revises Law on Products Containing PFAS
The US state of Maine has amended its law on products containing intentionally added PFAS. These revisions will be implemented in phases, starting in January 2026.
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Australia Consults Over Listing of Two POP Chemicals
Australia has initiated a four-week consultation over its proposed listing of two POP chemicals to the IChEMS Register. These are planned to become effective on July 1, 2026.
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India Issues Quality Control Orders for Several Categories of Food Contact Product
India has mandated the use of national standards and the standard mark for several categories of food contact product. These will become effective on June 6, 2024.
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Minnesota, USA, Issues Guidelines for Products Containing Lead and Cadmium
Minnesota has issued a guideline for the restriction of lead and cadmium in various product categories as provided under Minn. Stat. § 325E.3892.
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UK Revises List of Standards for Compliance with General Product Safety
The United Kingdom (UK) has issued the latest list of standards for presumption of conformity with its general product safety legislation in relation to Great Britain. These became effective on April 18, 2024.
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Minnesota, USA, Issues Guidelines for Products Containing PFAS
Minnesota has issued guidance for the first set of prohibitions on products containing intentionally added PFAS, which will take effect on January 1, 2025.
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Maine Signs into Effect Rule Prohibiting PFAS in Nine Food Packaging Types
The rule establishes a new section detailing the PFAS prohibition under ‘Chapter 80: Reduction of Toxics in Packaging’.
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UK PSTI Enforcement Date Approaches
UK Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (PSTI) regulations will be fully enforced and mandatory for IoT manufacturers selling on UK markets from April 29, 2024.
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