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SafeGuardS – Regulatory Updates

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Hong Kong Updates Standards for Toys and Childrens Products

Hong Kong Updates Standards for Toys and Children’s Products

Hong Kong updates several standards for toys and children’s products, effective August 1, 2026.
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UK Consults on 15 Substances as SVHCs

UK Consults on 15 Substances as SVHCs

The UK proposes 15 chemicals for addition to the UK REACH Candidate List of SVHCs.
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China Updates GB 18383-2025 General Technical Requirements for Products with Filling Materials

China has issued an updated version of national mandatory standard GB 18383-2025 General technical requirements for products with filling materials. The revised standard will become effective on July 1, 2026.
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UK Issues Advisory on Asbestos in Products Containing Sand

The UK has published an advisory to assist businesses with testing asbestos in consumer products containing sand.
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Canada Consults Over Proposed Restriction on Benzophenone in Coating Products

Canada proposes restricting benzophenone in coatings, launching a consultation to address health risks under CEPA.
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Washington, USA, Proposes Revision to Lead in Cookware

Washington State plans to amend its law on cookware containing lead.
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CEN Issues EN 71-20:2025 for Microbiological Safety in Toys

CEN publishes new standard for microbiological safety in toys containing accessible aqueous media.
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Thailand Proposes Update to Law on Food Containers

Thailand initiates consultation over proposed revision to law on food containers.
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UK Updates List of Toy Safety Standards for Great Britain

The UK announces the latest list of toy safety standards for demonstrating compliance with its toy legislation in relation to Great Britain.
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US CPSC Issues Direct Final Rule for Crib Mattresses

US CPSC publishes direct final rule 16 CFR 1241 to incorporate the latest version of the ASTM standard for crib mattresses, with some modifications.
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