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Brazil Revises Technical Regulation for Food Contact Metals and Alloys
Brazil has transposed Mercosur/GMC/RES. No. 48/2023 on food contact metals and alloys into its national law. The provisions in the revised technical regulation will become effective on October 29, 2024.
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Switzerland Bans PFHxS and PFHxS-Related Compounds
Switzerland has banned the manufacture and use of PFHxS, its salts and PFHxS-related compounds. This ban became effective in November 2023.
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EU Consults over Quality Control Rules for Food Contact Plastics
The EU has initiated a consultation over its proposed revision to the food contact plastic and GMP regulations. Comments are being accepted until April 15, 2024.
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Brazil Consults Over Two Proposals for Food Contact Materials
Brazil has initiated two consultations to revise the positive lists for certain food contact materials and articles.
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Washington, USA, Becomes First State to Ban Lead in Cookware
The US state of Washington has enacted legislation to regulate lead in cookware. The restrictions will become effective on January 1, 2026.
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Japan Issues Guidelines on Import Bans for Products Containing Class I Specified Chemicals
Japan has published a guideline in English to assist stakeholders with, inter alia, the import ban on specific products containing class I specified chemical substances.
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California Proposes Ban on Bisphenols and PFAS in Certain Children’s Products
California has issued a proposal to regulate bisphenols and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in two categories of children’s products. The proposed restrictions would become effective on January 1, 2025.
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California Introduces Bill to Encourage the Adoption of E-Bikes
California has introduced Senate Bill No. 712 (SB-712) to force landlords to accept electric bicycles (e-bikes) and enable the integration of these personal micromobility devices into the fabric of city living.
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CPSC Issues Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Electric Bicycles
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has opened a public consultation over a proposed rulemaking for electric bicycles (e-bikes) to enhance safety and reduce the risk of injury.
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South Korea Consults Over Proposed Amendment to Food Contact Material Standards
South Korea has initiated a consultation over its proposed revision to the nation’s standards and specifications for food contact materials and articles.
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