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.

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Vol. 1434 | 19 Nov 2024

California Expands Restrictions on Bisphenol A (BPA) to Protect Children's Health

California has expanded restrictions on Bisphenol A (BPA) with the approval of bill SB-1266, effective January 1, 2026. The new law protects children under 12 by prohibiting BPA in juvenile feeding and teething products, aiming to reduce exposure and enhance safety.

Vol. 1433 | 19 Nov 2024

U.S. CPSC Issues Final Rule for Infant Bath Seats (16 CFR 1215)

The U.S. CPSC has updated the Safety Standard for Infant Bath Seats (16 CFR 1215), effective January 4, 2025. Key changes include a textured testing surface for slip resistance and clarified testing methods to enhance safety and stability for infant bath seats.

Vol. 1432 | 19 Nov 2024

EU REACH – ECHA Adds Triphenyl Phosphate to the Candidate List

ECHA has added Triphenyl Phosphate (TPhP) to the SVHC Candidate List due to its endocrine-disrupting properties. Learn about the implications for companies under REACH regulations, including notification obligations and compliance requirements.

Vol. 1431 | 14 Nov 2024

U.S(2). – September 2024 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis

Explore the September 2024 analysis of California Proposition 65, detailing 447 notices for chemical violations, including lead and phthalates, and learn how Intertek can assist with compliance and testing services.

Vol. 1431 | 19 Nov 2024

U.S. – September 2024 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis

Vol. 1430 | 15 Nov 2024

U.S. – Final rule on Infant Support Cushions (16 CFR 1243)

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has approved the Safety Standard for Infant Support Cushions (16 CFR 1243). Check out our Insight Bulletin for a summary of the Safety Standards.

Vol. 1429 | 10 Nov 2024

U.S. - Final rule on Safety Standard for Nursing Pillows (16 CFR 1242)

Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has approved a new Safety Standard for Nursing Pillows (16 CFR 1242), consisting of general requirements, performance requirements and labelling requirements.

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.