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Baby Girl Play Toy at Home

Japanese Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA) comes into force

For infant toys new requirements apply after December 25, 2025.
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Food and Keyboard

The Netherlands Modifies Law on Food Contact Materials

The Netherlands has revised its Commodities Act on food contact materials (FCMs) and articles.
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chemist dropping the clear reagent into test tube for reaction testing in chemical laboratory, with chemical equations and periodic table background.

EU Proposes Ban on Three POP Chemicals

EU consults over three draft laws to revise legislation on persistent organic pollutants (POPs).
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Double exposure microscope and scientist examining liquid sample in a test tube

Washington, USA, Regulates PFAS in Consumer Goods

US state of Washington adopts rule to regulate PFAS in 12 priority consumer products.
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Adds Button and Coin Battery

Health Canada Updates Table 2 of the General Prohibitions Process under the CCPSA

Health Canada adds button/coin battery-containing products and packaging to Table 2 CCPSA General Prohibitions.
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Asian Scientist Team Use Microscope in the Laboratory

EU Proposes Revision to CLP Regulation on Substances and Mixtures

EU issues revision to CLP Regulation, adding 38 substances and updating 10 entries.
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Magic Perfumery Image in a Natural Environment

California Enacts Musk Reduction Act Restricting Cosmetic Ingredients

California Musk Reduction Act bans key cosmetic ingredients from 2027, protecting consumer health and safety.
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Toy Kit

Moldova Revises Toy Safety Standards List

Moldova updates list of standards for demonstrating compliance with its toy safety regulation.
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Baby With Pacifier

ASTM International Reinstates Standard F1313 for Nitrosamines in Rubber Pacifier Nipples

ASTM F1313-25 reinstates limits for volatile N-nitrosamines in rubber nipples on pacifiers.
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SG 16825 Food Plastics

EU Revises Transitional Measures for Certain Food Contact Plastics

EU modifies transitional measures for food contact plastics containing salicylic acid or untreated wood flour and fibers.
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