California Enacts AB-899 to Improve Baby Food Safety
Taking a step toward improving the safety of baby food, Governor Newsom has given approval to AB-899 Food Safety: Baby Food. This legislation introduces measures focused on enhancing the safety of baby food products by reducing the presence of toxic elements and promoting transparency in the industry. An Introduction to AB-899 Food Safety: Baby […]
EU Adopts Measures to Tackle Microplastic Pollution
The European Commission has taken a significant step in the global effort to combat microplastic pollution. On September 27, 2023, it introduced Regulation (EU) 2023/2055, amending Annex XVII of the REACH Regulation. The new regulatory framework is designed to address concerns surrounding the presence and impact of microplastics in the environment. Microplastics in the […]
Latest Product Recall Report: September 2023
Welcome to our latest product recall report listing all the latest product recalls from around the world for September 2023. The comprehensive document includes important recall information and updates from key regions across the globe with explanation on issues you need to know about. See below for a latest round-up from the EU, US below. […]
Latest Product Recall Report: August 2023
Welcome to our latest product recall report listing all the latest product recalls from around the world for August 2023. The comprehensive document includes important recall information and updates from key regions across the globe with explanation on issues you need to know about. See below for a latest round-up from the EU, US below. […]
New Safety Regulations Announced by U.S. Consumer Safety Authority
In a bid to improve infant safety, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has recently approved two regulations aimed at certain baby products. U.S. CSPC Introduces New Rules for Crib Bumpers and Inclined Sleepers Crib bumpers will now face prohibition under Regulation 16 CFR 1309, taking effect from 13 September 2023. Meanwhile, Regulation […]
Australian Government Announces New Safety Standard for Children’s Toys
The Australian Government has officially published the «Consumer Goods (Toys for Children up to and including 36 Months of Age) Safety Standard 2023». This regulatory measure aims to enhance safety protocols by specifically addressing risks such as choking and suffocation hazards for young children under the age of 36 months. Australia Consumer Goods (Toys […]
The European Union Bans PFHxS and PFHxS-related Compounds
The European Union (EU) has made amendments to Part A of Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 concerning persistent organic pollutants (POPs). Following the amendments, Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHxS), its salts, and other PFHxS-related compounds will be banned under the POPs Regulation. PFHxS Restrictions PFHxS belongs to a group of chemicals used in various industrial […]
The European Union Imposes New Restrictions on Formaldehyde
In a significant regulatory development, the European Union (EU) published Regulation (EU) 2023/1464 on July 17, 2023, to amend Annex XVII to the REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006. This move further tightens control over the use of Formaldehyde and substances that release Formaldehyde. Formaldehyde and Applications in the EU Formaldehyde is a colorless and […]
Latest Product Recall Report: July 2023
Welcome to our latest product recall report listing all the latest product recalls from around the world for July 2023. The comprehensive document includes important recall information and updates from key regions across the globe with explanation on issues you need to know about. See below for a latest round-up from the EU, US below. […]
U.K. Updates Toy Safety Standards: Key Regulatory Changes to Note
On 22 June 2023, the United Kingdom Department for Business and Trade rolled out a revised set of standards pertaining to toy safety. These modifications were effective immediately from the date of their announcement. At the core of these updates is the adjustment to toy standards EN71-13. This specifically concerns updating olfactory board games, cosmetic […]