Insights by Category: Housewares and Furniture
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. 1441 | 09 Dec 2024
EU – Updates the list of harmonized standards of General Products Safety Directive (GPSD)
The European Commission updates the list of harmonized standards under the General Product Safety Directive (GPSD), withdrawing four specific standards related to outdoor furniture and paragliding equipment.
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. 1421 | 05 Sep 2024
EDQM publishes second edition of the technical guide “Metals and alloys used in food contact materials and articles”
The European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare (EDQM) of the Council of Europe has published the second edition of the technical guide “Metals and alloys used in food contact materials and articles”.
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.
Vol. 1418 | 06 Aug 2024
U.S. – June 2024 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis
In June 2024, there were 506 60-day notices for violation of Prop 65, of which 43% of the notices served were for the category of Lead, 11% of notices were served for the presence of Phthalates, 46% of the notices were for the presence of Other chemicals.
Vol. 1415 | 02 Aug 2024
U.S.- Proposed Rules: Utah’s Online Sales Requirements R70-101-13
The State of Utah has published a draft of its new rule change governing the online sale of stuffed articles, open for public comment until August 14, 2024. If unchanged, the rules will take effect on August 21, 2024, with enforcement beginning April 1, 2025.
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. 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. 1404 | 16 May 2024
Australia has issued the Consumer Goods (Toppling Furniture) Information Standard 2024
Australia Government has approved the Consumer Goods (Toppling Furniture) Information Standard 2024. It will be effective on 4 May 2025.
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. 1402 | 29 Mar 2024
Utah R70-101 Notice of Emergency (120-Day) Rule
On February 2, 2024, the State of Utah issued a Notice of Emergency, signaling its intent to amend the law label requirements outlined in R70-101, mainly eliminating the references to online sales from Sections R70-101-2, R70-101-3, and R70-101-18.
Vol. 1401 | 29 Mar 2024
India Approved the Cookware and Utensils (Quality Control) Order 2024
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry of India has approved the Cookware and Utensils (Quality Control) Order 2024. This Quality Order shall enter into force on 1 September 2024. The effective date for small enterprises and micro enterprises are 1 December 2024 and 1 March 2024 respectively.
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. 1399 | 25 Mar 2024
India – Approved Two New Quality Orders on Potable Water Bottle and Insulated Flask, Bottle and Container
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry of India has approved the Potable Water Bottles (Quality Control) Order 2024 and the Insulated Flask, Bottles and Containers for Domestic Use (Quality Control) Order 2024.
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.
Vol. 1397 | 14 Feb 2024
U.S. – January 2024 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis
In January 2024, there were 510 60-day notices for violation of Prop 65, of which 37% of the notices served were for the category of Lead, 13% of notices were served for the presence of Phthalates, 50% of the notices were for the presence of Other chemicals.
Vol. 1396 | 07 Feb 2024
ISO Published New Version of Care Labelling Standard
In December 2023, ISO published the latest version of the care labelling standard ISO 3758: 2023. The document establishes a system of graphic symbols that are intended for use on textile articles...
Vol. 1395 | 31 Jan 2024
Australia - Strengthen Regulations on Persistent Organic Pollutant (POPs) Chemicals
On 18 December 2023, Australia issued the Industrial Chemicals Environmental Management (Register) Amendment (2023 Measures No. 1) Instrument 2023 (the Amendment)
Vol. 1394 | 31 Jan 2024
EU REACH – ECHA Adds Five New Hazardous Chemicals to the Candidate List
ECHA added 5 new substances to the SVHC Candidate List and updated DBP's entry for environmental endocrine disruption, now totaling 240 substances commonly found in inks, toners, adhesives, sealants, and cleaning products.
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. 1390 | 19 Jan 2024
China Market Update: Updated Textile, Footwear Products & Hardgoods Standard List 2023
In late 2023, China released updated standards for textile, footwear, and hardgoods products, covering various categories including sportswear, homewear, labeling, and safety specifications.