Consumer Products Insight Bulletins
As part of our commitment to support and add value to our customers, Intertek regularly publishes and distributes important information about the consumer products industry in the form of our Insight (formerly known as Sparkle) technical bulletins. Insight provides updates on quality and safety requirements of consumer products for every country across the globe. Each Insight includes a detailed synopsis of continually changing standards and how they affect your business, to supply you with the knowledge and potential solutions to stay competitive in today's global marketplace.
Vol. 1428 | 25 Oct 2024
California Proposition 65: Countdown to Bisphenol S (BPS) Warning Label
The deadline for warning labels on bisphenol S (BPS) under Proposition 65 is set for December 29, 2024. BPS was officially added to the Proposition 65 list on December 29, 2023, due to its classification as a chemical known to cause female reproductive toxicity.
Vol. 1427 | 21 Oct 2024
U.S. – August 2024 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis
In August 2024, there were 455 60-day notices for violation of Prop 65, of which 50% of the notices served were for the category of Lead, 19% of notices were served for the presence of Phthalates, 31% of the notices were for the presence of Other chemicals.
Vol. 1426 | 14 Oct 2024
EU – Commission Tighten the Limit Value of Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD) under POPs Regulation
On 27 Sep 2024, the European Commission (EU) published Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/2555 amending Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 (POPs Regulation).
Vol. 1425 | 14 Oct 2024
U.S. – July 2024 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis
In July 2024, there were 328 60-day notices for violation of Prop 65, of which 34% of the notices served were for the category of Lead, 14% of notices were served for the presence of Phthalates, 52% of the notices were for the presence of Other chemicals.
Vol. 1424 | 02 Oct 2024
EU– Commission adopt a Union-wide restriction on PFHxA, its salts and PFHxA-related substances
On September 20, 2024, the European Commission published Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/2462 on adding a new Entry 79 to Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH Regulation)
Vol 1423 | 10 Sep 2024
Japan – Revision of JIS L 0001 : 2024 (Textiles - Care Labelling Code Using Symbols)
The revised Japanese Industrial standards JIS L 0001: 2024 Textiles – Care Labelling Code Using Symbols was published on August 20, 2024, replacing the 2014 version. This updated version is issued to align with the care symbols and some of the care treatments stated in the current ISO care labelling standard ISO 3758: 2023.
Vol. 1422 | 05 Sep 2024
New Zealand Reduces Lead Levels in Paints
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has issued Group Standards (Reducing Lead) Amendment Notice 2024, which aims to reduce the lead level in paints.
Vol. 1421 | 05 Sep 2024
EDQM publishes second edition of the technical guide “Metals and alloys used in food contact materials and articles”
The European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare (EDQM) of the Council of Europe has published the second edition of the technical guide “Metals and alloys used in food contact materials and articles”.
Vol. 1420 | 26 Aug 2024
Canada Requires Reporting on PFAS for 2023 Imported Products
On July 27, 2024, Canada's Minister of the Environment issued a Canada Gazette notice mandating a survey to gather data on the manufacture, import, and use of 312 specific per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
Vol. 1419 | 09 Aug 2024
Japan - Approved to Expand the Restriction on PFOA, its isomer or its salts and PFOA-related compounds
On 10 Jul 2024, the Ministries of Japan has published Cabinet Order no. 244 of 2024 to expand the restriction on perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and its salts to PFOA, its isomer or its salts and PFOA-related compounds under the Act on the Evaluation of Chemical Substances and Regulation of their Manufacturer etc.
Vol. 1418 | 06 Aug 2024
U.S. – June 2024 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis
In June 2024, there were 506 60-day notices for violation of Prop 65, of which 43% of the notices served were for the category of Lead, 11% of notices were served for the presence of Phthalates, 46% of the notices were for the presence of Other chemicals.
Vol, 1417 | 06 Aug 2024
Amendment of Stuffed Toy Law in Pennsylvania
On August 27, 2024, House Bill 1333 will come into effect, allowing the use of recycled materials in all stuffed toys produced and sold in the state. This amendment to the 1961 ‘Stuffed Toy Manufacturing Act’ acknowledges the evolution of manufacturing processes and shifting consumer preferences towards sustainable products.
Vol. 1416 | 02 Aug 2024
Australia Approved Safety Standard for Infant Products
Australia's government has published the Consumer Goods (Infant Sleep Products) Safety Standard 2024 and Consumer Goods (Infant Products) Information Standard 2024 in the federal register of legislation.
Vol. 1415 | 02 Aug 2024
Utah’s Online Sales Requirements R70-101-13
The State of Utah has published a draft of its new rule change governing the online sale of stuffed articles, open for public comment until August 14, 2024. If unchanged, the rules will take effect on August 21, 2024, with enforcement beginning April 1, 2025.