Insights by Category: Footwear
Vol. 1412 | 16 Jul 2024
Rhode Island Enacts 2024 Consumer Protection Act Banning PFAS in Multiple Products
On June 26, 2024, Rhode Island Governor McKee approved the Consumer PFAS Ban Act of 2024 (Senate Bill S2152). This legislation imposes a sweeping prohibition on the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in products available for sale or produced within the state.
Vol. 1411 | 12 Jul 2024
EU - Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) Overview 2024
The Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 of the Eco-design for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) was officially published on June 13, 2024. This regulation aims to replace the existing Eco-design Directive (2009/125/EC), and expands the Eco-design criteria to cover a wider array of products, including textile products.
Vol. 1410 | 12 Jul 2024
China Market Update: Updated Textile, Footwear Products & Hardgoods Standard List 2024
In the first half of 2024, the standardization administration of the People’s Republic of China released announcement No.1, No.10, No.12 and No.14 and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People’s Republic of China released announcement No.4 to publish standards updates.
Vol. 1409 | 27 Jun 2024
EU REACH – ECHA adds one hazardous chemical to the Candidate List
On June 27, 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) expanded the Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) Candidate List by adding a new substance: bis(α,α-dimethylbenzyl) peroxide. This chemical, known for its toxicity to reproduction, serves various industrial purposes, including use as a processing aid and flame retardant.
Vol. 1408 | 14 Jun 2024
U.S. – May 2024 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis
In May 2024, there were 539 60-day notices for violation of Prop 65, of which 33% of the notices served were for the category of Lead, 14% of notices were served for the presence of Phthalates, 53% of the notices were for the presence of Other chemicals.
Vol. 1407 | 14 Jun 2024
U.S. – April 2024 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis
In April 2024, there were 351 60-day notices for violation of Prop 65, of which 52% of the notices served were for the category of Lead, 17% of notices were served for the presence of Phthalates, 31% of the notices were for the presence of Other chemicals.
Vol. 1405 | 20 May 2024
LD 1537: Maine Updated PFAS Consumer Products Law Related to Prevention of PFAS Chemicals
On April 16, 2024, Governor Janet Mills signed L.D. 1537, titled “An Act to Amend the Laws Relating to the Prevention of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Pollution.”
Vol. 1403 | 13 May 2024
U.S. – March 2024 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis
In March 2024, there were 443 60-day notices for violation of Prop 65, of which 58% of the notices served were for the category of Lead, 18% of notices were served for the presence of Phthalates, 24% of the notices were for the presence of Other chemicals.
Vol. 1400 | 26 Mar 2024
U.S. – February 2024 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis
In February 2024, there were 352 60-day notices for violation of Prop 65, of which 51% of the notices served were for the category of Lead, 18% of notices were served for the presence of Phthalates, 31% of the notices were for the presence of Other chemicals.
Vol. 1398 | 06 Mar 2024
EU restricts microplastics in products under REACH – Latest thinking by EU technical services
In September 2023, the EU published a new regulation aimed at restricting the use of intentionally added microplastics. The Regulation (EU) 2023/2055 specifically targets synthetic polymer microparticles, commonly known as microplastics.