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California, USA, Bans Bisphenols in Paper Receipts

US state of California phases out bisphenol A (BPA) and other bisphenols in paper proofs of purchase.
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UK Proposes Updates to Toy Safety Standards for Great Britain

The UK consults on updates to the list of toy safety standards that provide presumption of conformity in Great Britain.
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US CPSC Issues NPRM to Designate Certain Window Coverings a Substantial Product Hazard

US CPSC publishes an NPRM to designate certain corded stock and custom window coverings as substantial product hazards. These requirements align with provisions in ANSI/WCMA A100.1-2022.
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Health Canada Adds Button and Coin Battery Products and Packaging to CCPSA General Prohibition Table 3

Health Canada adds products containing button or coin batteries and their packaging to Table 3 of its Approach to the General Prohibitions under the CCPSA.
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Thailand Proposes Revisions to Food Contact Plastic Packaging Rules

Thailand consults on proposed updates to plastic materials and articles for food contact.
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Australia Consults on Proposed IChEMS Scheduling of Several Chemicals

Australia initiates consultation on proposed listing of 10 classes of industrial chemicals to the IChEMS Register.
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New Zealand Bans Three POP Chemicals

New Zealand prohibits three persistent organic pollutants (POPs).
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Serbia Issues New Legislation for Food Contact Materials

Serbia introduces new regulation for food contact materials (FCMs) and articles.
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EU Updates Harmonized Standards for Toy Safety Directive Compliance

EU adds three harmonized standards supporting compliance with the Toy Safety Directive and withdraws one existing standard.
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New Zealand Proposes Asbestos Testing for Specified Sand Products

New Zealand has notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft notice that would ban asbestos in toys and other goods containing sand.
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