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Serbia Updates Chemical Restrictions and POP Requirements

Serbia has updated its chemical legislation to further align with EU requirements
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New Mexico, USA, Issues Guidance on Labeling Products Containing Intentionally Added PFAS

New Mexico guidance outlines labeling approaches and compliance options for consumer products containing intentionally added PFAS
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ISO Updates Standard for Measuring Certain Elements in Toys

ISO 8124-5:2026 specifies test methods for determining the total concentration of eight elements in toys and toy materials. 
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Gibraltar Issues New Legislation for Chemicals Management

Gibraltar introduces chemicals legislation aligned with EU REACH and CLP requirements for substances and products.
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EU Plans to Revise CLP Regulation on Substances and Mixtures

EU announces plans to update its regulation on the classification, labeling and packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP Regulation).
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Montenegro Issues New Toy Safety Regulations

Montenegro introduces updated toys safety regulations aligned with EU requirements.
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ASTM Publishes New Safety Specification for Commercial Electric-Powered Scooters for Adults

ASTM has published ASTM F3679-26, a new consumer safety standard specification for commercial electric-powered scooters for adults.
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Brazil Restricts Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment

Brazil's CONAMA Resolution 516/2026 restricts ten hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment sold nationwide.
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US FDA Consults on Proposed Mandatory GRAS Notification Requirements

US FDA seeks greater transparency into substances marketed under GRAS determinations.
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EU Consults on New Chemical Safety Rules for Toys

The EU has notified the WTO of a draft directive to revise its law governing toys.
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