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UK Amends GB Mandatory Classification and Labeling List

The United Kingdom’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has revised its Great Britain (GB) mandatory classification, labeling and packaging (CLP) list for substances and mixtures. The revisions will apply from September 2, 2025.
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Utah, USA, Repeals Online Law Label Requirement for Bedding, Upholstered Furniture and Quilted Clothing

Effective February 2, 2024, the state of Utah has issued an emergency rule to repeal a requirement for displaying a uniform law label for bedding, upholstered furniture and quilted clothing online (R70-101), which had been in force since January 1, 2024.
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China Issues Product Standard for Footwear Used by Older People - GB/T 43587-2023

GB/T 43587-2023 ‘Footwear for older people’ was released on December 28, 2023, and officially implemented on July 1, 2024.
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China Releases Updated Product Standard GB 19082-2023 Disposable Protective Clothing for Medical Use

China issued an updated version of its national product standard GB 19082-2023 ‘Disposable protective clothing for medical use’ on November 27, 2023. It will become effective on December 1, 2025.
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China Releases Updated Product Standard GB 19083-2023 ‘Protective Face Mask for Medical Use’

China issued an updated version of its national product standard GB 19083-2023 ‘Protective face mask for medical use’ on November 27, 2023. It will become effective on December 1, 2025.
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Mercosur Revises Food Contact Metals and Alloys

The Southern Common Market has approved an amendment for food contact metals and alloys. Parties must incorporate the revisions into their national law before June 2, 2024.
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Brazil Consults Over Proposals for Food Contact Silicone Materials

Brazil has initiated a two-month consultation on two proposals to regulate food contact silicone materials and articles. Comments are being accepted until May 5, 2024.
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Turkey Revises Import Communiqué for Maternity and Baby Products

Turkey has amended the nation’s import control requirements for maternity and baby products. The changes apply retroactively from January 1, 2024.
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ECHA Consults Over Two Substances as SVHC

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has launched a consultation over the listing of two chemicals as substances of very high concern (SVHC). Comments are being accepted until April 15, 2024.
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China issues updated industry standard QB/T 2673-2023 for labeling footwear products

QB/T 2673-2023 - Labeling for footwear product - was released on July 28, 2023, and officially implemented on February 1, 2024.
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