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  Washington, USA, Proposes Amendment to Its Lead in Cookware Prohibition

  US state of Washinglon has proposed an amendment o the lead in cookware prohibition, including the exclusion of inaccessible componenls and cerlain apliancesOn March 28, 2024, the goveror of Washington state signed HB 1551 into law, becoming the first state in the nalion fo restict lead in cookware.

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  What Does the EU Ban on Bisphenols in Food Contact Materials mean for industry?

  On January 20, 2025, the European Commission banned bisphenol A (BPA), its salts and related hazardous bisphenols in food contact materials across the European Union (EU). This landmark regulation reflects the EU’s ongoing drive to strengthen restrictions on bisphenols.

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  Denmark Introduces National Ban on PFAS in Clothing and Footwear

  Denmark has announced a national ban on the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in clothing, footwear and certain consumer products with waterproofing agents, starting July 1, 2026.

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  France Publishes Environmental Cost Labeling for Textile Products

  France has released two official documents outlining its requirements for informing consumers about the environmental cost of the textile products they purchase. Implementation began on a voluntary basis on October 1, 2025.

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  Brazil Issues New Law for Food Contact Regenerated Cellulose Films

  On August 28, 2025, Brazil’s Ministry of Health/National Health Surveillance Agency (Ministério da Saúde/Ag On August 28, 2025, Brazil’s Ministry of Health/National Health Surveillance Agency (Ministério da Saúde/Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária (ANVISA)) issued two documents to establish new sanitary requirements for food contact rege

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  AF&PA Updates Voluntary Standard for Coated or Treated Corrugated Fiberboard

  American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) releases an update to its voluntary standard for coated or treated corrugated fiberboard.

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  AF&PA Updates Voluntary Standard for Coated or Treated Corrugated Fiberboard

  American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) releases an update to its voluntary standard for coated or treated corrugated fiberboard.

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  AF&PA Updates Voluntary Standard for Coated or Treated Corrugated Fiberboard

  US state of Washinglon has proposed an amendment o the lead in cookware prohibition, including the exclusion of inaccessible componenls and cerlain apliancesOn March 28, 2024, the goveror of Washington state signed HB 1551 into law, becoming the first state in the nalion fo restict lead in cookware.

  Read More
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  AF&PA Updates Voluntary Standard for Coated or Treated Corrugated Fiberboard

  On January 20, 2025, the European Commission banned bisphenol A (BPA), its salts and related hazardous bisphenols in food contact materials across the European Union (EU). This landmark regulation reflects the EU’s ongoing drive to strengthen restrictions on bisphenols.

  Read More