Consumer Products Monthly Bulletin | Regulatory News April 2024 | | | Next step for PFAS restriction proposal
On the 13th March 2024, European Chemical Agency (ECHA) indicated the next step in the process for the PFAS restriction. The next step dictates that the Agency's scientific committees for Risk Assessment (RAC) and for Socio-Economic Analysis (SEAC) evaluate the proposed restriction and the comments received. | | | Recent publications on REACH Regulation
The following table provides a non-exhaustive summary of some recent updates regarding REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006. | | | Other interesting resources on REACH on the ECHA's website | | | Recent publications regarding CLP Regulation
The following table provides a non-exhaustive summary of recent updates regarding CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008. | | | Other interesting resources on CLP on the ECHA's website | | | Publications on European Commission RoHS initiatives
The following table summarises recent publications on European Commission initiatives regarding RoHS. | | | European Parliament approves the proposed amendment to EU Detergent Regulation
On the 27th of February 2024, the European Parliament voted in favour of refreshing the existing regulation on detergents. The aim is that consumers shall have access to information about all ingredients with clear indication of allergenic or hazardous substances on the packaging. | | | Technical publication related to microplastics and chemical substances
The following table outlines recent publications related to microplastics and chemical substances. | | | UK REACH priorities for 2023-24
On the 15th of February 2024, the UK Department for Environmental Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) published its rationale for substances prioritised by the UK REACH work programme: 2023 to 2024. | | | Sustainability, circular economy and environment | | | Miscellaneous technical publications relating to environmental, plastics, packaging and waste
The following table summarises the most recent publications regarding the environment, circular economy, and sustainability (non-exhaustive). | | | Cosmetics & Personal Care | | | 5G: A new component of the skin exposome?
The "skin exposome" refers to the several environmental factors responsible for major disruptions in the skin's homeostasis, thereby contributing to the acceleration of skin ageing. These factors include diet, sleep, stress, smoking, pollution and solar irradiation. A great deal of research has led to a better understanding of the mechanisms involved in the skin's response to these different factors. | | | Scalp ageing: Eurofins C&PC revolutionises efficacy testing for anti-ageing products
With the continuous improvement of economic living standards, there is an increasing focus on combating ageing and enhancing beauty. The process of ageing, influenced by age progression and various external factors, gradually affects the body, with many signs of ageing becoming evident in the skin and hair. | | | Non-compliant products: Eurofins C&PC strengthens your cosmetics compliance process
In 2023, 2,091 cosmetics products were subject to European Union (EU) prohibition or recall measures notified by Safety Gate, the EU's rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products. The risks identified were mainly of a chemical nature: for example, the presence of recently banned ingredients such as Lilial and HAA299, as well as hydroquinone, formaldehyde, methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and methylisothiazolinone (MI). | | | Adopted proposal to reduce waste from textile
On the 13th of March 2024, the European Parliament (EP) adopted the proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the council amending Directive 2008/98/EC on waste with the aim to reduce waste from textile and food products. | | | Standard updates
The following table summarises the most recent standard updates and upcoming dates of withdrawal (non-exhaustive). | | | French eco-modulation system for textile sector
In 2024, the French companies affected by Extended Producer Responsibility (ERP) are working on supporting documentation on eco-modulation, which they shall deliver to their eco-organisations. | | | Textile methodological work for environmental labelling
In March 2024, the French ecological transition agency (ADEME) presented their methodological work on environmental labelling for textiles. ADEME's and the public authorities' priority is the finalisation and deployment of environmental labelling in the food and textile sectors in 2024. | | | AGEC Law: Upcoming measures (by 2024-25)
The French anti-waste for a circular economy law (AGEC Law) has introduced several measures, such as the prohibition of certain single-use plastic products and the requirement to display information on the recycling, reuse and sustainability of products, etc. with the aim to put an end to all forms of waste. | | | Relevant publication related to ERP and AGEC Law
According to the principle of extended producer responsibility (EPR), waste management must be ensured by the producers of said products. To fulfill their obligations, they must join an approved eco-organisation or set up an approved individual system. | | | Changes in textile and footwear labeling in Argentina
On 28th February 2024, Resolution 49/2024 was published in the Official Gazette of the Argentine Republic, which modifies Resolution 850 of June 27, 1996 of the former Ministry of Economy and Public Works and Services and its amendments (R. 26/1996 and R. 404/2016) and Resolution 622/1995, related to textile products, garments and footwear. | | | Regulatory proposals notified to WTO
The following table summarises the most recent notifications made to the World Trade Organization (WTO) (non-exhaustive). | | | Standard updates for textiles
The following table summarises the most recent standard updates and upcoming dates of withdrawal (non-exhaustive). | | | Toys, Childcare & Hardlines | | | One step closer to new rules on toy safety
On the 13th of March 2024, the European Parliament approved its position in favour on the safety rules drafted for toys. | | | Standard updates related to furniture
The following table summarises the most recent standard updates and upcoming dates of withdrawal (non-exhaustive). | | | Technical publications about food contact materials
The following table summarises recent technical publications regarding food contact materials. | | | French eco-modulation system for DIY, gardening items and Toys sector
In 1st January of 2024 Eco modulation on spare parts came into force for DIY, gardening items and Toys sector. French companies affected by Extended Producer Responsibility (ERP), in collaboration with eco-organizations, are working in the adoption of practices that promote the repairability of commercialized objects. | | | AGEC Law: Upcoming measures (by 2024-25)
The French anti-waste for a circular economy law (AGEC Law) has introduced several measures, such as the prohibition of certain single-use plastic products and the requirement to display information on the recycling, reuse and sustainability of products, etc. with the aim to put an end to all forms of waste. | | | Relevant publication related to ERP and AGEC Law
According to the principle of extended producer responsibility (EPR), waste management must be ensured by the producers of said products. To fulfill their obligations, they must join an approved eco-organisation or set up an approved individual system. | | | Ecomodulation for packaging
According to the principle of extended producer responsibility (EPR), waste management must be ensured by the producers of said products. To fulfill their obligations, they must join an approved eco-organisation or set up an approved individual system. | | | Amendment to import requirements for maternity and baby products
On the 1st of March 2024, the Turkish authorities published amendments to the notification on the import inspection of maternal and baby products (product safety and inspection: 2024/17) (product safety and inspection: 2024/34). | | | Update the packaging waste Regulation
On 12th March 2024, The Packaging Waste (Data Reporting) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/359) was published. | | | Utah repeals online labelling rule for upholstered furniture
In April 2023, Utah's Department of Agriculture and Food published changes to labelling rules that clarify that the law label requirements in Rule R70-101 for bedding, upholstered furniture and quilted clothing are applicable to online sales, as well as to brick and mortar sales. | | | Proposal requirements for silicone in food contact materials
On the 28th of February 2024, Anvisa (Brazil's National Health Agency) published two proposals related to food contact silicone materials and items. These two proposals are under public consultation until the 5th of May 2024. | | | New requirements for metals in food contact materials
In December 2023, Mercosur (the Southern Common Market) published Mercosur/GMC/Resolution. No 48/2023 amending GMC resolution n° 46/06 "Mercosur technical regulation on provisions for containers, coatings, utensils, covers and metal equipment in contact with food." | | | Regulatory proposals notified to WTO
The following table summarises the most recent notifications made to the World Trade Organization (WTO) (non-exhaustive). | | | Personal Protective Equipment
| | | Standard updates
The following table summarises the most recent standard updates and upcoming dates of withdrawal (non-exhaustive). | | | |
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