Insights by Year: 2023

Vol. 1393 | 24 Jan 2024

U.S. – December 2023 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis

In December 2023, there were 344 60-day notices for violation of Prop 65. The majority of the notices were for Lead (45%). 11% of notices were for the presence of Phthalates, 44% of the notices were for Other chemicals.

Vol. 1392 | 24 Jan 2024

U.S. – November 2023 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis

In November 2023, there were 396 60-day notices for violation of Prop 65. The majority of the notices were for Lead (52%).  19% of notices were for the presence of Phthalates, 29% of the notices were for Other chemicals.

Vol. 1391 | 24 Jan 2024

U.S. – October 2023 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis

In October 2023, there were 409 60-day notices for violation of Prop 65. The majority of the notices were for Lead (43%). Nearly 25% of notices were for the presence of Phthalates, 32% of the notices were for Other chemicals. 

Vol. 1388 | 19 Dec 2023

Japan Approved Restriction on PFHxS

Vol. 1387 | 30 Nov 2023

Requirements for Convertible Tricycle Pushchairs

Vol. 1386 | 30 Nov 2023

UK Updates the List of Designated Standards for Toys

Vol. 1385 | 30 Nov 2023

Malaysia Approved a New Order on Product Quantity Labelling

Vol. 1384 | 14 Nov 2023

U.S. – September 2023 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis

Vol. 1383 | 06 Nov 2023

U.S.: Final Rule for 16 CFR 1610- Flammability of Clothing Textiles published by the CPSC

Vol. 1382 | 19 Oct 2023

Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/2055 - Update on Restriction of microplastics intentionally added to products

Vol. 1381 | 18 Oct 2023

Updated ASTM F963 Toy Safety Standard Published

Vol. 1380 | 10 Oct 2023

EPA finalized PFAS reporting rule requiring companies to send 12 years of data

Vol. 1379 | 05 Oct 2023

EU Adopts the Restriction of Intentionally Added Microplastics to Products under REACH

Vol. 1378 | 27 Sep 2023

US CPSC approve Safety Standard for Button Cell or Coin Batteries and Consumer Products Containing Them

Vol. 1377 | 18 Sep 2023

Australia - Update Care Labelling Regulation for Clothing and Textiles

Vol. 1376 | 15 Sep 2023

Taiwan Updates the Legal Inspection Requirements for Toys

Vol. 1375 | 14 Sep 2023

U.S. – August 2023 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis

Vol. 1374 | 11 Sep 2023

Australia Approved the Consumer Goods (Toys for Children up to and including 36 Months of Age) Safety Standard 2023

Vol. 1372 | 23 Aug 2023

US: HB 3043 amendment to the Oregon Toxic-Free Kids Act (TFKA)

Vol. 1373 | 23 Aug 2023

U.S. CPSC Approves New Rules to Ban Crib Bumpers and Inclined Sleepers for Infants (16 CFR 1309 and 16 CFR 1310)

Vol. 1371 | 22 Aug 2023

U.S. – July 2023 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis

Vol. 1370 | 11 Aug 2023

Malaysia Approves an Order on Product Labelling

Vol. 1369 | 11 Aug 2023

India – Approved Two Quality Orders on Potable Water Bottle and Insulated Flask, Bottle and Container

Vol. 1368 | 10 Aug 2023

EU publishes updated standard for Carry Cots

Vol. 1367 | 10 Aug 2023

EU – Addition of PFHxS, its salts and PFHxS related compounds to EU POPs Regulation

Vol. 1366 | 10 Aug 2023

U.S. – June 2023 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis

Vol. 1364 | 09 Aug 2023

UK Government Announces Extension of CE Mark Recognition for Businesses

Vol. 1365 | 09 Aug 2023

Government to Modernise Product Safety Laws to Ensure They’re Fit for the Digital Age

Vol. 1363 | 26 Jun 2023

U.S. Maine LD 217 law governing PFAS-containing products

Vol. 1362 | 20 Jun 2023

U.S. – May 2023 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis

Vol. 1361 | 16 Jun 2023

EU REACH – ECHA Adds Two Hazardous Chemicals to Candidate List

Vol. 1360 | 14 Jun 2023

Canada Approves New Carriages and Strollers Regulations (SOR/2023-101)

Vol. 1358 | 07 Jun 2023

EU approves the new General Product Safety Regulation

Vol. 1359 | 07 Jun 2023

U.S. Minnesota State to Restrict Heavy Metals [Lead and Cadmium] and PFAS in Various Consumer Products

Vol. 1357 | 30 May 2023

China Market Update: Updated Textile, Footwear Products & Hardgoods Standard List 2023

Vol. 1356 | 30 May 2023

U.S. Utah Updates to Rule on Bedding, Upholstered Furniture, and Quilted Clothing

Vol. 1354 | 23 May 2023

U.S. Oregon State to Abolish Styrofoam Containers, Foodware & Packaging Peanuts and Prohibit PFAS in Foodware Containers

Vol. 1353 | 23 May 2023

China Market Update: China Customs Announces First Batch of Credit Acceptance Agencies

Vol. 1355 | 23 May 2023

U.S. CPSC Approves New 16 CFR 1272 Marking of Toy, Look-Alike and Imitation Firearms

Vol. 1352 | 15 May 2023

U.S. – April 2023 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis

Vol. 1351 | 12 May 2023

EU adds Requirements for Lead in PVC under REACH Regulation

Vol. 1350 | 09 May 2023

STURDY ACT - Final Rule Published in Federal Register on Safety Standard for Clothing Storage Units

Vol. 1349 | 26 Apr 2023

Maine, U.S. - Children’s Products Priority Chemicals Reporting Guidelines

Vol. 1348 | 25 Apr 2023

International Toy Standard ISO 8124 -3:2020+Amd.1:2023 on Migration of Certain Elements Published

Vol. 1347 | 24 Apr 2023

EU – New Nickel Release Standard Published – EN 1811:2023

Vol. 1346 | 20 Apr 2023

CPSC adopts ASTM F 2057-23 as the mandatory safety standard for the STURDY Act

Vol. 1345 | 13 Apr 2023

U.S. – March 2023 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis

Vol. 1344 | 30 Mar 2023

US: Bill S01322- New York Amends the Law Prohibiting the Intentional Use of PFAS Substances in Outdoor Apparel

Vol. 1343 | 14 Mar 2023

U.S. – February 2023 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis

Vol. 1342 | 14 Mar 2023

Clothing Storage Units (CSU) Regulation Update

Vol. 1341 | 17 Feb 2023

Canada: Canada General Standards Board Update to Flammability Standard CAN/CGSB-4.2 No. 27.5

Vol. 1340 | 17 Feb 2023

U.S. – January 2023 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis

Vol. 1339 | 10 Feb 2023

Italy - Approved the Amendments of the Authorized Substance List for Stainless Steel Food Contact Articles

Vol. 1338 | 06 Feb 2023

ECHA Adds Nine Hazardous Chemicals to Candidate List