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Maryland, USA, Regulates Certain Chemicals in Playground Surface Materials
The US state of Maryland has regulated lead and PFAS chemicals in playground surfacing materials. The restrictions will become effective on October 1, 2024.
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US EPA Expands Methylene Chloride Restrictions to Most Uses
The US EPA has finalized a TSCA rule banning most methylene chloride uses and imposing stringent workplace requirements for a few ongoing applications.
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Turkey Further Aligns Food Contact Plastics Regulation with EU Rules
Turkey has amended its food contact plastics regulation. The provisions in the new law will apply from January 1, 2026.
Read moreUS Congress Intends to Ban All Non-essential Uses of PFAS
The US federal government has introduced a proposal to phase out all non-essential uses of PFAS in ten years. If approved, the law will take effect on the date of enactment.
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Colorado, USA, Revises Law on PFAS in Consumer Goods
The US state of Colorado has revised its law on products containing intentionally added PFAS. These amendments will be implemented in phases, starting January 2025.
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China Announces Two Standards for Food Contact Materials
China has issued new mandatory food contact material standards for adhesives and solvent residues.
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Ukraine Specifies Rules for Certain Plastic Kitchenware
Ukraine has defined specific requirements for placing food contact polyamide and melamine plastic kitchenware onto the market. The new law will apply from November 19, 2025.
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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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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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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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