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SafeGuardS – Regulatory Updates

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South Korea Regulates Three POP Chemicals

South Korea prohibits three persistent organic pollutants (POPs).
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The Netherlands Revises Rules for Food Contact Ceramics

The Netherlands tightens lead and cadmium limits for food contact ceramics and clarifies compliance requirements.
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China Releases Updated Product Standard for Brassieres – FZ/T 73012-2025

China issues an updated product standard FZ/T 73012-2025. This new standard will become effective on January 1, 2028.
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China Releases Updated Product Standard for Knitted Yoga Garments – FZ/T 74005-2025

China issued an updated product standard FZ/T 74005-2025 for knitted yoga garments. This new standard will become effective on January 1, 2028.
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CPSC Direct Final Rule Updates Mandatory Standard for Full Size Baby Cribs

US CPSC has issued a direct final rule updating 16 CFR 1219 to incorporate ASTM F1169-25 with no modification.
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EU Plans to Regulate Partly Hydrogenated Terphenyl under REACH

European Union (EU) intends to restrict partly hydrogenated terphenyl (PTH) under Annex XVII of REACH.
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Navigating The Shift: Key Technical Updates In UL 9540A 6th Edition

UL 9540A:2026 reshapes BESS safety through mandatory passive containment, deflagration testing and stricter fire validation.
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China Releases Updated National Standard GB/T 17685-2026 Down and Feather

China issues an updated national standard GB/T 17685-2026 covering down and feather. The revised standard will become effective on September 1, 2026.
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CPSC Direct Final Rule Updates Mandatory Standard for Infant and Cradle Swings

US CPSC issues direct final rule updating 16 CFR part 1223 to incorporate ASTM F2088-25 for infant and cradle swings.
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US EPA Extends TSCA PFAS Reporting Rule

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issues third extension for its PFAS Reporting Rule
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