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Bangladesh Mandates National Standards and Certification for Toys and Other Consumer Goods

Bangladesh mandates safety standards and certification requirements for consumer products, including toys and plastic feeding bottles.
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Denmark Consults Over Updated EU Proposal for Styrene in Food Contact Plastics

EU proposes migration limit for styrene in plastic food contact materials (FCMs) and articles.
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Montenegro Issues New Regulation for Food Contact Ceramics

Montenegro mandates compliance documentation for food contact ceramics while maintaining existing lead and cadmium limits.
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China Releases Updated National Standard for Textiles – GB/T 29862-2026

China published GB/T 29862-2026, introducing updated textile fiber content labeling requirements, effective August 1, 2027.
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Sweden Plans PFAS Restrictions for Certain Consumer Products

Sweden proposes national PFAS restrictions for consumer products while broader EU REACH measures remain pending.
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Georgia Phases in Restrictions on Specified Disposable Food Contact Plastics

Enforcement dates revised for single-use plastic food containers and cups in Georgia, with restrictions phased in during 2027.
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Ecuador Consults on Updated Draft Technical Regulation for Certain Food Contact Articles

Ecuador proposes updated requirements for food contact glass, ceramic and glass-ceramic articles.
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US Legislative Developments: Prohibition of Chemicals in Food Contact Materials

US introduces two proposals to regulate specified chemicals in food contact materials (FCMs) and articles.
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Montenegro Issues New Framework Regulation for Food Contact Materials

Montenegro introduces EU-aligned requirements for food contact materials (FCMs) and articles.
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European Commission Publishes 2025 Report on Food Contact Material Notifications

EU report highlights key food contact material risks, chemical migration concerns and compliance issues in 2025.
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