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SG 16825 Food Plastics

EU Revises Transitional Measures for Certain Food Contact Plastics

EU modifies transitional measures for food contact plastics containing salicylic acid or untreated wood flour and fibers.
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Plastic Container for Food Delivery

EU Updates Legislation on Food Contact Recycled Plastics

EU corrects errors in regulation on recycled materials and articles intended to come into contact with food.
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Finger Paint

CEN Issues EN 71-7:2025 for Finger Paints

CEN publishes latest version of finger paint standard – EN 71-7:2025.
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Chemicals and textiles

AFIRM 2025 RSL Midyear Update – Version 10.1 Released

AFIRM Group issues Version 10.1 of the 2025 Restricted Substances List (RSL), effective October 31, 2025.
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Radio Frequency Abstract Closeup

Australia Updates Radiofrequency Spectrum Plan

Australia has updated its radiofrequency spectrum plan to reflect global technical and regulatory developments.
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Young happy woman reading ingredients of skin care product while shopping at the store

Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/1175 of the European Commission – Updated Glossary of Cosmetic Ingredient Names

Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/1175 updates the INCI Glossary used for cosmetic labeling across the EU.
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Double exposure microscope and scientist examining liquid sample in a test tube, lab biotechnology concept.

ECHA Expands Candidate List to 251 SVHCs

ECHA adds new SVHC to Candidate List, expanding obligations for EU industry on safety, reporting and compliance.
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School Lunch Box with Sandwich, Fruits and Water

Montenegro Revises Rules for Food Contact Plastics

Montenegro updates food contact plastics law to align with EU standards.
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Volumetric Flasks Containing Solutions

EU Revises Entries for Polybrominated Flame Retardants under POP Recast Regulation

The EU has amended the scope and unintentional trace contaminant (UTC) limit values for five flame retardant chemicals.
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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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