Insights by Category: Footwear
Vol. 1443 | 10 Dec 2024
U.S. Federal – EPA Amendment to the DecaBDE and PIP (3:1) under the TSCA
The EPA has finalized revisions to regulations for DecaBDE and PIP (3:1) under the TSCA, effective January 21, 2025. Key changes include PPE requirements and phaseouts for certain uses.
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 | 19 Nov 2024
U.S. – 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. 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. 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.