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Minnesota, USA, Delays Enforcement of Chemicals in Certain Goods
Minnesota has delayed the enforcement of restrictions on PFAS, lead and cadmium in four specified products to July 2025.
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New Zealand Strengthens Lead Requirements for Paints and Graphic Materials
New Zealand’s EPA has strengthened lead requirements in several group standards for paints and graphic materials. The requirements will be implemented in phases, starting September 19, 2024.
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Canada Releases PFAS Reporting Rule
The reporting mandate applies to Canadian businesses and covers 312 substances.
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US New York State Enacts New Laws for E-bikes and Lithium-Ion Batteries
New York State governor signs package of legislation to encourage the safe use of e-bikes and lithium-ion batteries and the protection of New Yorkers.
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Germany’s BFR Amends Recommendations for Several Types of Food Contact Material and Articles
The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (Bundesinstitut für Risikobewertung, BfR) has amended recommendations for five different types of food contact material (FCM) and article. These recommendations can be regarded as effective immediately.
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New Hampshire, USA, Regulates PFAS in Certain Consumer Goods
New Hampshire has become the latest state in the US to ban PFAS in certain consumer products. The prohibitions will become effective on January 1, 2027.
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EPA Proposes Ban on 1-Bromopropane in Most Consumer Uses
The proposal is looking to ban 1-bromopropane in all consumer product uses except one and place workplace requirements on most industrial and commercial uses.
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Ukraine Regulates Chemicals under EU REACH-like Legislation
Ukraine has issued the nation’s EU REACH-like regulation for the management of chemicals. The new law will enter into force on January 26, 2025.
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Switzerland Revises Chemicals Ordinance on Substances and Mixtures
Switzerland has further aligned the nation’s Chemicals Ordinance (ChemO) with those in the European Union (EU). The latest amendment will enter into force on September 1, 2024.
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US CPSC Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Toys Containing Button Cell or Coin Cell Batteries
US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has published a notice of proposed rulemaking to revise the existing consumer product safety rule for toys to add performance and labelling requirements for battery-operated toys containing button cell or cell batteries.
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