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SafeGuardS – Regulatory Updates

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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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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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European Commission Issues Guidance for PPWR

European Commission (EC) issues two interconnected documents for the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
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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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Minnesota, USA, Delays Reporting Deadline for PFAS in Products

Minnesota extends the reporting due date for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in products by two and a half months.
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New French Safety Standard for Padded Infant Sleep Products

France introduces NF S54-049-1, a new standard related to the safety of padded textile products used in the infant sleeping environment.
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EU Plans to Regulate CMR Substances in Childcare Products under REACH

EU intends to restrict carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic for reproduction (CMR) category 1A and 1B substances in childcare products.
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California Updates Restriction of Bisphenols in Certain Juvenile Products

California DTSC has updated its practical quantitation limits (PQLs) for bisphenols in juvenile products.
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EU Regulates 2,4-Dinitrotoluene in Articles under REACH

European Union (EU) restricts 2,4-dinitrotoluene (2,4-DNT) in articles under REACH.
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Health Canada Updates Free-Standing Clothing Storage Unit Performance Criteria Under CCPSA

Health Canada updates performance criteria for free-standing clothing storage units in Table 3 under the General Prohibitions Process of the CCPSA.
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