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Bottling Plant

India Issues Guidelines for Food Contact Recycled PET Plastics

Indian publishes guidance document for recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) as food contact materials.
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Packing Machine for Pastries

Brazil Issues New Law for Food Contact Regenerated Cellulose Films

Brazil publishes new legislation for regenerated cellulose films for food contact.
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Perfume Bottles Display

ECHA Consults Over Three Chemicals as SVHCs

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launches consultation on the listing of three chemicals as SVHCs.
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Wine Corks on a Dark Background

EDQM Publishes Technical Guideline for Food Contact Cork Materials

The EDQM has issued a technical guide for food contact cork materials and articles.
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UK OPSS Product Safety Database Annual Report

UK OPSS issues PSD summarizing product recalls in 2024-2025 by risk level, product category, harm and corrective action.
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Switzerland Amends Chemicals Ordinance on Substances and Mixtures

Switzerland further aligns Chemicals Ordinance (ChemO) with EU regulations.
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ECHA Announces Revised Draft PFAS Restrictions under REACH

ECHA revised PFAS restrictions proposal under Annex XVII of REACH.
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Fire Fighters Extinguishing a Fire with Foam

Illinois, USA, Revises Law on PFAS Ban in Firefighting Foams to Include Certain Products

Illinois amends law on intentionally added PFAS in firefighting foams.
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Bangladesh Consults Over Draft Law on Food Contact Materials

Bangladesh notifies WTO of its draft law on food contact materials (FCMs) and articles.
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Thailand Mandates Two Standards for Certain Food Contact Articles

Thailand regulates two types of food contact plastic bag under national standards.
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