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Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid molecular structure, 3d model molecule, pfhxs, structural chemical formula view from a microscope

Connecticut, USA, Approves PFAS Labeling Language for Specified Products

US state of Connecticut approves labeling language for certain products containing intentionally added PFAS.
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Plastic Kitchen Utensils

Mercosur Updates Technical Regulation for Food Contact Silicone Materials

Mercosur revises resolutions associated with food contact silicone materials and articles.
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3d rendering of Bisphenol A (BPA) molecules in the white background

EU Issues Guideline for BPA and Other Hazardous Bisphenols in Food Contact Materials

EU publishes guidance for BPA, other hazardous bisphenols and bisphenol derivatives in FCM.
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Girl, dollhouse and child play on floor, games and fantasy for brain development in home. Female person, toys and blocks on ground for entertainment, growth and toddler for education or learning

Turkey Publishes Import Controls for Toys and other Consumer Goods

Turkey has updated three communiqués on import inspections for toys and other goods.
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Holding Hands and Mother with Baby

CEN publishes EN17826 to address chemical hazards in childcare articles

CEN published a new standard in December 2025 to address chemical safety requirements for childcare articles.
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Baby Swimming with Neck Swim Ring in Swimming Pool

Neck Floats Added to 16 CFR Toy Safety Requirements

CPSC approves mandatory safety standard for neck floats, adding performance and labeling requirements under 16 CFR 1250.5.
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Baby Boy Playing Sitting in the Cradle with Mobile Toy Giraffe

US CPSC Issues Direct Final Rule for Bassinets and Cradles

US CPSC publishes direct final rule to update 16 CFR 1218 by incorporating the latest version of ASTM standard for bassinets and cradles
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Eye shadow palette and other decorative cosmetics for kids on pink background, flat lay

EU Updates Standards for Presumption of Conformity with Toy Safety Directive

EU changes two standards used to demonstrate compliance with toy safety requirements under TSD.
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Little girl playing with sensory water beads

US CPSC Issues Final Rule for Water Bead Toys

US CPSC publishes final rule revising the existing consumer product safety rule for toys to add performance and labeling requirements for water bead toys.
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Lithium batteries with dark background

Canada Shifts Toward Mandatory Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Requirements

Health Canada proposes new lithium-ion battery safety requirements under CCPSA, impacting consumer products, supply chains and compliance pathways.
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