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EU Proposes to Restrict Aniline in Certain Toys

16 Sep 2020 Toys and Juvenile Products

The EU is proposing to restrict aniline in specific toy materials under Appendix C to the Toy Safety Directive. The restrictions are proposed to become effective in Q3, 2022.

EU Proposes to Restrict PAHs in Synthetic Turf Pitch Infill Materials

14 Sep 2020 Hardgoods

The EU has informed the WTO of its intention to expand the scope of restriction of PAHs under REACH. The new restrictions could become effective by mid-2022.

Vermont, USA, Issues Latest CHCC in Children’s Products Rule

09 Sep 2020 Toys and Juvenile Products, Softlines, Hardgoods, Cosmetics, Personal Care and Household

The US state of Vermont has recently released its latest edition of chemicals of high concern in children’s products rule. This latest edition became effective on September 1, 2020.

EU Proposes Limit for PCP Under POP Recast

09 Sep 2020 Toys and Juvenile Products, Softlines, Hardgoods, Cosmetics, Personal Care and Household, Electrical and Electronics

The European Commission has published a draft Regulation to set a limit for PCP, its salts and esters, under the POP Recast Regulation. The draft law is proposed to be adopted in Q4 of 2020.

US EPA Issues Amended SNUR for LCPFAC and Perfluoroalkyl Sulfonate Chemicals

09 Sep 2020 Hardgoods, Toys and Juvenile Products, Softlines, Electrical Medical Devices, Electrical and Electronics

Final significant new use rules (SNURs) for long-chain perfluoroalkyl carboxylate (LCPFAC) and perfluoroalkyl sulfonate chemicals have been published by the US EPA. These will become effective on September 25, 2020.

EU Revises Food Contact Plastics Regulation

08 Sep 2020 Hardgoods, Food

The EU has published a revision and correction to the ‘Food Contact Plastics Regulation’. The new law will enter into force on September 23, 2020.

Australia Issues New Mandatory Standard for Toys Containing Magnets

03 Sep 2020 Toys and Juvenile Products

Australia has issued new legislation for toys containing magnets. These toys must comply with the new requirements from August 28, 2021.

Mercosur Proposes to Revise Requirements for Food Contact Plastics

02 Sep 2020 Hardgoods, Food

Paraguay has informed the WTO of Mercosur’s intention to revise the requirements for food contact plastics.

US EPA Proposes New Tolerance Limit for Permethrin in or on Multiple Commodities

28 Aug 2020 Food

On July 28, 2020, the US EPA established tolerance limits for permethrin in or on agricultural commodities. Objections and requests for hearing must be received on or before September 28, 2020.

New U.S. Country of Origin Marking Requirement on Goods Produced in Hong Kong

25 Aug 2020 Toys and Juvenile Products, Electrical and Electronics, Softlines, Cosmetics, Personal Care and Household, Hardgoods

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a Federal Register notice on August 11, 2020, requesting country of origin marking on all goods produced in Hong Kong to be labelled “Made in China”. This rule will be effective on November 9, 2020.