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Children in the Park

Vermont, USA, Updates Reporting Guidance for Chemicals in Children’s Products

US state of Vermont issues revised guidance for reporting children’s products containing chemicals of high concern to children (CHCCs).
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Father and Child Playing

Türkiye Updates Import Inspections Requirements for Toys and Other Consumer Products

Türkiye updates harmonized system (HS) codes and product descriptions for toys, maternity and baby products and other consumer goods.
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UK Consults on Several Substances as SVHCs

The United Kingdom (UK) is planning to add nine entries to the Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs) for authorization.
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BBQ on Table

Indonesia Issues New Legislation for Food Contact Materials

Indonesia publishes new legislation establishing compliance requirements for food contact materials and articles.
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Analyze samples Cadmium ions in Laboratory.

California Proposition 65: Chemical Reformulation in Consumer Products

Multiple settlements reached for a range of goods containing California Proposition (Prop 65) chemicals.
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Banner of asian little girl is painting the colorful rainbow

UK Consults Over Proposal to Permit Cobalt in Certain Toys for Great Britain

The UK notifies the WTO of its draft legislation to allow the use of cobalt in certain toy applications for Great Britain.
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Cutting Cheese on Table

Switzerland Updates Ordinance on Food Contact Materials

Switzerland revises law on food contact materials and articles.
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Asian girl in a cap from the skin of a wolf

China Issues GB 20400-2026 for Leather and Fur Products

China releases GB 20400-2026, establishing revised safety requirements for leather and fur products from 2027.
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Variety of natural soy candles prepared during a workshop, decorated with dried flowers, herbs, and spices

ASTM Updates Candle Fire Safety Standard

ASTM has published ASTM F2417-26, a revised standard specification for candle fire safety.
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Australia Updates IChEMS Register

Australia revises IChEMS Register by adding 21 chemical entries and amending two existing ones.
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