Insights by Category: Footwear
Vol. 1465 | 17 Mar 2025
France – Prohibits Clothing Textile Products, and Footwear Containing PFAS
On February 28, 2025, the governor of France signed LAW No. 2025-188 of February 27, 2025 which aims at protecting the population from risks associated with perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
Vol. 1464 | 12 Mar 2025
U.S. - Utah’s Change in Proposed Rule for Online Requirements
Utah has temporarily paused its online labeling requirements for bedding, upholstered furniture, and quilted clothing, awaiting further legislative alignment and public feedback.
Vol. 1463 | 12 Mar 2025
U.S. – January 2025 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis
In January 2025, California issued 337 Prop 65 notices, highlighting violations for Lead, Phthalates, and other chemicals across various product categories.
Vol. 1461 | 25 Feb 2025
AFIRM RSL 2025 Update
AFIRM's 2025 Restricted Substances List updates include stricter limits on Bisphenols and PFAS, adds Cyclosiloxanes, and expands VOCs to enhance safety and sustainability in the apparel and footwear industries.
Vol. 1460 | 25 Feb 2025
U.S. – December 2024 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis
In December 2024, California issued 394 Prop 65 notices, highlighting violations for Lead, Phthalates, and other chemicals across various product categories.
Vol. 1458 | 16 Feb 2025
U.S. California: Vinyl Acetate added to the Proposition 65 List for Cancer
California adds vinyl acetate to its Proposition 65 list as a carcinogen, effective January 3, 2025, requiring warnings on products containing it.
Vol. 1456 | 06 Feb 2025
EU publishes Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on Packaging and Packaging Waste
Summary of EU Regulation 2025/40 on packaging and packaging waste, including recycling targets, substance restrictions (PFAS), labeling, and conformity requirements.
Vol. 1453 | 02 Feb 2025
U.S. – November 2024 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis
In November 2024, California issued 386 Proposition 65 60-day notices for chemical violations. Lead was the most cited chemical, followed by phthalates and other chemicals.
Vol. 1452 | 02 Feb 2025
EU REACH – ECHA Adds Five Hazardous Chemicals to the Candidate List and Updates One Entry
On January 21, 2025, ECHA added five new substances to the SVHC Candidate List and updated one entry regarding Tris(4-nonylphenyl, branched and linear) phosphite as an endocrine disruptor.
Vol. 1451 | 02 Feb 2025
U.S. EPA Final Rule under TSCA - Health and Safety Data Reporting
The EPA has finalized a Health and Safety Data Reporting Rule under TSCA, requiring manufacturers and importers of 16 specific chemicals to submit unpublished health and safety studies by March 13, 2025.