1. Restrictions On PFAS And Other Chemicals In Consumer Products
On May 30, 2024, the Governor of Vermont approved Bill S.25 to revise restrictions on PFASļ¼ Bisphenols, Ortho-phthalates and other substances in consumer products. The specific requirements are as follows:
2. Connecticut Approved SB 292 To Expand PFAS Restrictions In Consumer Goods
On June 5, 2024, the Governor of Connecticut approved Bill 292 to revise restrictions on PFAS in consumer products. The specific requirements are as follows:
| Product Scope | Requirements | Effective date |
| Outdoor apparel for severe wet conditions | Prohibited if intentionally added unless such product is accompanied by a legible and easily discernable disclosure with the statement āMade with PFAS chemicalsā, | January 1, 2026, |
| Turnout gear | If a manufacturer or other person sells turnout gear that contains intentionally added PFAS, the manufacturer or person shall provide written notice to the purchaser at the time of sale that indicates that the turnout gear includes intentionally added PFAS and the reason PFAS is added to the turnout gear. | January 1, 2026, |
| Apparel Carpet or rug; Cleaning product Cookware Cosmetic product Dental floss Fabric treatment Childrenās product Menstruation product; Textile furnishing Ski wax Upholstered furniture | If product contains intentionally added PFAS, unless the manufacturer of the product provides prior notification in writing to the departmentļ¼DEEPļ¼ If product contains intentionally added PFAS, unless product is labeled | July 1, 2026 |
| Apparel Turnout gear Carpets or rugs Cleaning products Cookware Cosmetic products Dental floss; Fabric treatments Childrenās products Menstruation products Textile furnishings Ski wax Upholstered furniture Outdoor apparel for severe wet conditions | Prohibited if intentionally added | January 1, 2028, |
3. Rhode Island Delays The Ban On PFAS In Food Packaging
On June 17, 2024, the Governor of Rhode Island approved Bill S 2850B, which further delays the effective date of the control requirements for PFAS in food packaging by six months: Effective January 1, 2025, Prohibited if PFAS are intentionally added inĀ foodĀ packaging.
https://legiscan.com/RI/text/S2850/2024
4. CPSC Releases A Final Rule For Infant And Cradle Swings
On May 30, 2024, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published the final rule 16 CFR 1223 for infant and cradle swings in the Federal Register, which cites the latest voluntary standard ASTM F2088-24 as a mandatory. The rule is effective on September 14, 2024, unless the Commission receives a significant adverse comment by July 1, 2024. If the Commission receives such a comment, it will publish a document in the Federal Register, withdrawing this direct final rule before its effective date. An infant swing is defined as a swing that enables an infant in a seated position to swing or glide, and is intended for use with infants from birth until the infant attempts to climb out of the swing (approximately 9 months).
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/05/30/2024-11792/safety-standard-for-infant-and-cradle-swings
5. The 31th SVHC Substances Were Released And Candidate List Of 241 Entries
On 27 June 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has added one new chemical to the candidate list of substances of very high concern (SVHC), becoming the 31th SVHC substances. The Candidate List of SVHC now contains 241 entries for chemicals.
Entries added to the Candidate List on 27 June 2024 and their properties:
| Substance Name | EC No. | CAS No. | Reason for Proposing | Use |
| Bis (Ī±,Ī±-dimethylbenzyl) peroxide | 201-279-3 | 80-43-3 | Toxic for reproduction (Article 57c) | Natural rubber, synthetic rubber, vulcanizing agent for polyethylene resin, crosslinking agent, flame retardant |
Another substance triphenyl phosphate (CAS: 115-86-6) released by ECHA in March 2024, has not been added to the SVHC candidate list and is still under consultation.
https://echa.europa.eu/-/echa-adds-one-hazardous-chemical-to-the-candidate-list
6. EU Proposes To Revise POPs Regulation To Add Restriction Of Dechlorane Plus
On June 26, 2024, the European Union released a revised draft act of the POPs Regulation (EU) 2019/1021. This draft act amends Annex I to the Regulation to include dechlorane plus as a substance subject to certain restrictions. This draft act is open for feedback from June 26, 2024to July 24, 2024. The restriction requirement is: The concentrations of dechlorane plus equal to or below 1 mg/kg (0, 0001 % by weight) where they are present in substances, mixtures or articles.
https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/13888-Persistent-organic-pollutant-dechlorane-plus_en
7. EU Will Check Classification And Labelling Of Mixtures In Products
On June 17, 2024, ECHAās Enforcement Forum agreed to a new EU-wide project REF-14 to check that hazardous mixtures present in products, are classified, labelled and packaged correctly to protect consumers and children from chemical hazards.
Key inspection scope:
- Inspectors will check if the suppliers of these products fulfil their duties under the CLP regulation, including classification and labelling, as well as requirements for packaging and child resistant fastening.
- They will also check the notifications to the poison centres and the safety data sheets of the mixtures (SDS).
The REF-14 project will be prepared in 2025 and inspections are expected in 2026.
https://echa.europa.eu/-/inspectors-will-check-classification-and-labelling-of-mixtures-in-products
8. REACH SVHC Adds Multiple Intended Substances
On June 7, 2024, ECHA added O, O, O-triphenylthiophosphate to the SVHC intended substances list. On June 20, 2024, ECHA added tris(4-nonylphenyl, branched) phosphite and 6-[(C10-C13)-alkyl-(branched, unsaturated)-2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl]hexanoic acid to the SVHC intended substances list.Ā On June 27, 2024, ECHA added reaction mass of: triphenylthiophosphate and tertiary butylated phenyl derivatives to the SVHC intended substances list.Ā ECHA plans to initiate a public review of these substances in August 2024. If approved, these substances are expected to be officially added to SVHC in January 2025. At present, there are 11 SVHC intended substances.
https://echa.europa.eu/registry-of-svhc-intentions
9. Canada Releases Regulation Amending The Products Containing Mercury Regulation: SOR/2024-109
On May 31, 2024, Canada published Regulation SOR/2024-109 in Official Gazette to amend the SOR/2014-254 Products Containing Mercury Regulation. The amendments will come into force twelve months after the day on which they are published in the Canada Gazette. The main revisions are as follows:
(l) a battery that has a mercury concentration of 0.0005% or less by weight;
(m) a measuring device that is imported solely to be displayed in a public exhibition for cultural or historical purposes;
(n) cold cathode tubing, or an electrode for use in cold cathode tubing, that
(i) is manufactured in or imported into Canada after December 31, 2025,
(ii) is needed to repair signage or cove lighting that is manufactured in, imported into or installed in Canada before December 31, 2025, and
(iii) contains a total quantity of mercury that is less than or equal to 100 mg.
https://canadagazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2024/2024-06-19/html/sor-dors109-eng.html
10. China RoHS Limited Requirement Standard GB/T 26572-2011 Was Officially Released, Add Restricted Requirements For Four Phthalates
On June 29, 2024, Chinaās State Administration for Market Regulation (National Standardization Administration) published Announcement (No. 14 of 2024) approving release of 109 national standards and four national standard amendments. Among them, No.1 Amendment to the China RoHS limited requirement standard GB/T 26572-2011 āRequirements of concentration limits for certain restricted substances in electrical and electronic productsā was officially released. This amendment adds the new restriction of four phthalates in electrical and electronic products: Dibutyl phthalate (DBP), Benzylbutyl phthalate (BBP), Bis-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP), so as to achieve ten restricted substances under GB/T 26572. This amendment will take effect on January 1, 2026.
https://std.sacinfo.org.cn/gnoc/queryInfo?id=E2F76A3B449808FD198E132C41ADD96E
11. The New Mandatory National Draft Standards Of āGeneral Safety Requirements For Childrenās Ride-On And Activity Articlesā Was Released For Comment
On June 24, 2024, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China released a mandatory national draft āGeneral safety requirements for childrenās ride-on and activity articles ā, the draft is open for comment until September 01, 2024.
This standard specifies the general safety requirements and testing methods for childrenās ride-on and activity articles. This standard applies to riding and activity articles designed or intended for use by children under 14 years of age, and sports or activity products intended for children to ride and carry childrenās weight, non-competition and stunt display purposes, including but not limited to: childrenās bicycles, childrenās tricycles, unicycles, childrenās electric scooters, variant childrenās tricycles, unicycles, etc.
https://std.samr.gov.cn/gb/search/gbqSuggestionDetail?id=43541C85AFEAB1BFB5A1B5D451F73F6E
12. Three Mandatory National Standards For Furniture Have Been Officially Released
On June 25, 2024, Chinaās State Administration for Market Regulation (National Standardization Administration) published Announcement (No. 12 of 2024) approving release of 18 mandatory national standards. These include three mandatory standards for furniture, namely: GB 18584-2024 ā Limit of harmful substances of furnitureā will be officially implemented on July 1, 2025, GB 28008-2024 ā Technical specification for the safety of furniture structureā will be officially implemented on July 1, 2025, GB 28007-2024 ā Technical specifications for the safety of infantsā and childrenās furnitureā will be officially implemented on January 1, 2026.
https://std.sacinfo.org.cn/gnoc/queryInfo?id=83A86FFB624975CF67952704CBECD600
Recall
EU rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products (Rapex)ļ¼Report-2024-13- Report-2024-26ļ¼:
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport#weeklyReports
Canada Recallļ¼https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/search/site
Australian Recallļ¼https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recalls
US CPSC Recallļ¼https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls
Recall caseļ¼
| Product category | Sample images | Notification submitted by | Reason for recall |
| Sling Carriers |  | US | The recalled sling carriers violate the safety requirements of the Safety Standard for Sling Carriers, including requirements for structural integrity and occupant retention, posing a fall hazard to babies. Additionally, the sling carriers pose a suffocation hazard because they fail to meet the federal safety standardās requirements for restraint systems, as the waist restraint can be used without the crotch restraint. Further, there are no warnings or instructional literature providing information to caregivers about keeping the babyās face clear to prevent suffocation or safe positioning, to prevent the baby from curling into a position with their chin resting on or near their chest. Sling carriers manufactured after January 30, 2018 are subject to the mandatory federal safety standard. |
| Magnetic chess games, |  | US | The recalled magnetic chess games, which include 20 magnet pieces, violate the mandatory federal toy magnet regulation because the set contains one or more magnets that fit within CPSCās small parts cylinder, and the magnets are stronger than permitted. When high-powered magnets are swallowed, the ingested magnets can attract each other, or another metal object, and become lodged in the digestive system. This can result in perforations, twisting and/or blockage of the intestines, infection, blood poisoning and death. |
| Screws and set |  | US Canada | The screws that connect the plastic heel cup to the aluminum heel unit of the crampon can loosen and allow the heel cup to detach from the crampon, posing a fall hazard. |
| Mini Sets with Liquid Resins |  | US Canada | The recalled Make It Mini sets contain resins that, when liquid, can cause skin, eye, and respiratory irritation or sensitization when inhaled, touched, or ingested by children or adults. The resins contain acrylates (hydroxyethylmethacrylate āHEMAā and isobornyl acrylate āIBOAā) in amounts prohibited in childrenās products by the Federal Hazardous Substances Act. After the resins cure, they no longer present this hazard. |
| Toy Trunk Storage Chests |  | US | The toy trunk storage chests do not contain a lid support feature or ventilation holes, posing entrapment and suffocation hazard |
| The training wheel assembly knob |  | US | The training wheel assembly knob can loosen and detach from the bicycle, posing fall and injury hazards to the riders. |
| Childrenās boots A12/01481/24 |  | Sweden | The plastic material of the product has excessive concentrations of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values: up to 5.3% and 19.9% by weight, respectively). The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. |
| Teething ring A12/01471/24 |  | France | The teething ring has a protruding part that can get suck in the mouth of a small child, causing choking. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive, nor with the European standard EN 71-1. |
| Soother holde A12/01467/24 |  | France | The soother holder does not have the required ventilation holes. Small children can put the soother holder in their mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Safety Directive nor with European standard EN 12586. |
| LED headlamp A12/01488/24 |  | Sweden | The plastic material of the cable has excessive concentrations of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP), lead and short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured values: 1.9%, 0.15%, 0.13% and 3.5% by weight, respectively). The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 72.6% by weigh The product does not comply with the requirements of the Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS 2 Directive) nor with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation. |
| Playpen A12/01558/24 |  | Netherlands | The frame of the playpen bends when loaded, which results in a reduced height of the sides. This may allow children to climb on top of the fence and fall over the edge, leading to a risk of injury. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 12227. |
| Playpen A12/01598/24 |  | Netherlands | The presence of holes in the panels may allow children to climb on the top of the fence and fall over the edge, leading to a risk of injury. Clothes or objects, especially those attached to cords, can be caught in protruding parts of the product, increasing the risk of strangulation. The battery cover of the music box in the playpen can easily detach. Small children may put the batteries in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with the European standards EN 71-1, EN 12227, EN 1930 and EN 62115. |
| Keyring with soft toy A12/01540/24 |  | Finland | The key ring attached to the plush toy can be easily detached. Small children may put it in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1. |
| Necklace A12/01571/24 |  | Germany | The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value up to 79% by weight). The product does not meet the requirements of the REACH Regulation |
| Baby nest INFO/00083/24 |  | Ireland | The baby nest does not have a firm flat surface. The babyās mouth and/or nose may get covered with the side of the baby nest while sleeping, which can lead to suffocation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive. |
| Mouse pad A12/01627/24 |  | Germany | The product has an excessive concentration of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), notably Chrysene, Benzo(e)pyrene (measured values up to 2.83 mg/kg and 2.18 mg/kg by weight respectively). These PAHs may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. |
| Liquid hourglass A12/01585/24 |  | Netherlands | The oil-based liquid is toxic when aspired. If the timer breaks, there is a risk that a child tastes it and if it enters the airways, it can produce chemical pneumonia. This product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. |
| Electric toy car set A12/01606/24 |  | France | The battery compartment opens/breaks easily, making the batteries accessible. A child could put them into their mouth, which could cause gastrointestinal damage or lead to choking. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor or with the European standard EN 62115. |
| Hair ties A12/01689/24 |  | Sweden | The plastic material of the bag has excessive concentrations of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured values: up to 12.5%, 2.3% and 1.03% by weight, respectively). The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation nor with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation. |
| Thermal paper for cash register A12/01687/24 |  | Czechia | The product has an excessive concentration of bisphenol A (measured value: 1.4% by weight). The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation |
| Fancy-dress costume A12/01696/24 |  | France | The product contains chromium VI (measured value up to 0.05 mg/kg). The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the REACH Regulation |
