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Wave Roller in Asphalt

EU Sets Restrictions for Wave Rollers

EU updates toy safety standard EN 71-1 to address wave roller accessibility-related safety risks.
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Chicken Curry and Rice in a Plastic Container

UK Proposes Ban on BPA and Other Bisphenols in Food Contact Materials

UK FSA proposes to prohibit bisphenol A (BPA) and its analogues in food contact materials and articles.
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Chicken Curry Masala Packed in Plastic Container for Home Delivery

Indonesia Issues Revised Draft Regulation for Food Contact Materials

Indonesia completes public consultation on revised draft legislation for food contact materials and articles.
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Children Playing Tea Time with Toys

China Updates Toy Safety Standards – GB 6675 Parts 1, 2, 3 and 4

China updates GB 6675 toy safety standards, aligning with ISO and enhancing mandatory CCC compliance.
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Happy Mother and Daughter Reading Product Information while Shopping at Supermarket

India Consults Over Revised Legislation on Food Packaging

India proposes ban on two substances in food contact materials and articles.
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Happy Little Asian Girl on a Bicycle

China Issues New and Revised Standards for Toys and Children’s Products

New and revised standards for toys, children’s products and child care article released in China, including updates to GB 6675 toy safety series.
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Laboratory Glassware

Montenegro Amends Legislation on Restricted Chemicals and Persistent Organic Pollutants

Montenegro revises restricted chemicals and persistent organic pollutants (POPs) lists to further align with EU.
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Scientist Working in Laboratory

Japan Intends to Ban Three POP Chemicals

Japan plans regulations of three POP chemicals as Class I Specified Chemical Substances.
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Silicone Moulds

Germany’s BfR Revises Recommendations for Food Contact Materials

The German BfR has updated several recommendations for nine different types of food contact material and article.
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Operation Emergency Firefighters Using Foam

EU Regulates PFAS in Firefighting Foams under REACH

The European Union (EU) has restricted per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in firefighting foams (FFFs) under entry 82 to Annex XVII of REACH.
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