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SafeGuardS – Regulatory Updates

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Indonesia Issues New Legislation for Food Contact Materials

Indonesia publishes new legislation establishing compliance requirements for food contact materials and articles.
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California Proposition 65: Chemical Reformulation in Consumer Products

Multiple settlements reached for a range of goods containing California Proposition (Prop 65) chemicals.
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UK Consults Over Proposal to Permit Cobalt in Certain Toys for Great Britain

The UK notifies the WTO of its draft legislation to allow the use of cobalt in certain toy applications for Great Britain.
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Australia Updates IChEMS Register

Australia revises IChEMS Register by adding 21 chemical entries and amending two existing ones.
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EU ESPR JRC Study Proposes DPP Content Requirements for Textile Apparel

JRC study defines standardized product passport data requirements reshaping textile apparel compliance under EU ESPR framework.
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Australia publishes Consumer Goods (Aquatic Toys) Safety Standard 2026

Australia issues new version of safety standard concerning aquatic toys, aligning warning statements with the voluntary standard AS/NZS ISO 8124.1/ISO 8124-1.
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Germany’s BfR Revises Food Contact Materials Database

The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) has revised its database concerning food contact materials and articles.

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Rhode Island, USA, Revises Consumer PFAS Ban Act of 2024

Rhode Island updates enforcement provisions concerning PFAS in products.
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New US CPSC Proposal Targets Battery Safety in Micromobility Devices

US CPSC proposes safety rule for lithium-ion batteries in micromobility products to reduce fire and injury risks.
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UK Updates Candidate List for Great Britain

The United Kingdom (UK) adds 15 entries to the Candidate List of SVHCs for authorization.
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