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EU Revises Entry for PFOS and its Derivatives under POP Recast Regulation

EU updates PFOS restrictions to align with legislation for PFOA and PFOA-related compounds.
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SGS Flammability Testing Aix en Provence, France

EN 71-2:2020+A1:2025 Published for Toy Flammability

EN 71-2 Amendment A1:2025 updates toy flammability standards, aligning tests and clarifying mask and washing procedures.
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EU Announces Compromise Text for Draft Toy Safety Regulation

EU releases consensus text for its draft Toy Safety Regulation (draft TSR).
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BIFMA Releases 2024 Edition of LEVEL e3 Standard

BIFMA begins 12-month transition to 2024 LEVEL® e3 furniture standard covering environment, health, and social impacts.
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Washington State, USA, Proposes PFAS Measures under Cycle 1.5 of its Safer Products Program

Washington proposes new rule to restrict and report PFAS in consumer products to reduce toxicity.
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Welding Gloves

China Releases New National Standard for Protective Gloves for Welders – GB 45188-2024

New Chinese standard GB 45188-2024 defines safety, performance and labeling requirements for welder gloves.
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ECHA Adds Three SVHCs to the Candidate List

ECHA adds three hazardous substances to the Candidate List, triggering legal obligations for affected industries.
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Switzerland Revises Food Contact Materials Ordinance

Switzerland further aligns chemical requirements for certain food contact materials with EU.
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Vermont, USA, Revises Law on PFAS Ban in Products

Vermont amends law on products containing PFAS and other chemicals.
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ASTM Publishes Revised Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Playground Equipment for Public Use

Significant updates in ASTM F1487-25 enhance safety standards for public playground equipment across various settings.
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