SafeGuardS – Regulatory Updates

Singapore has specified exemptions from the ban on Dechlorane Plus and UV-328. The effective date remains February 26, 2025, for uses and applications that are not on the exemption list.

The Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) issued mandatory regulations for e-mobility devices and their batteries in August 2024. Enforcement of the new standards will begin in February 2025.

In September 2024, California enacted Senate Bill 707 (SB 707), known as the Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024. This landmark legislation establishes the nation's first Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program for textiles, making apparel producers accountable for the recycling, reuse and collection of their products.

US Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) has published final rule 16 CFR 1243 to establish a consumer product safety standard for infant support cushions.

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has added one substance on the Candidate List. There are legal obligations placed on industry once a substance has been placed on this list.

Montenegro has published its rulebook on food contact regenerated cellulose film materials and articles. The new law became effective on October 19, 2024.

US Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) has published a final rule to establish a consumer product safety standard for nursing pillows.

The US state of Massachusetts has approved measures to regulate PFAS in personal protective equipment for firefighting. The new law will be implemented into phases, starting on January 1, 2025.

The US federal government has introduced a proposal to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) to prohibit the intentional usage of PFAS in food packaging.

The EU has amended its CLP Regulation. This amendment will enter into force on October 20, 2024.