Consumer Products Insight Bulletins
As part of our commitment to support and add value to our customers, Intertek regularly publishes and distributes important information about the consumer products industry in the form of our Insight (formerly known as Sparkle) technical bulletins. Insight provides updates on quality and safety requirements of consumer products for every country across the globe. Each Insight includes a detailed synopsis of continually changing standards and how they affect your business, to supply you with the knowledge and potential solutions to stay competitive in today's global marketplace.
Vol. 1414 | 25 Jul 2024
China – GB 30585-2024: Safety technical specifications for infants’ and Children’s footwear will come into effective June 1, 2025
The Standardization Administration of China has announced that GB 30585-2024 “Safety technical specifications for infants’ and children’s footwear” will come into effect on June 1, 2025. This standard applies to footwear products made from various materials, intended for children and infants aged 14 years or below.
Vol. 1413 | 25 Jul 2024
China – GB 25038-2024: General safety requirements for footwear, Effective June 1,2025
The Standardization Administration of China has announced that GB 25038-2024 “General safety requirements for footwear” will come into effect on June 1, 2025. The standard is applicable to footwear products made of various materials. It does not apply to protective shoes (boots), footwear for children aged 14 years or below.
Vol. 1412 | 16 Jul 2024
Rhode Island Enacts 2024 Consumer Protection Act Banning PFAS in Multiple Products
On June 26, 2024, Rhode Island Governor McKee approved the Consumer PFAS Ban Act of 2024 (Senate Bill S2152). This legislation imposes a sweeping prohibition on the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in products available for sale or produced within the state.
Vol. 1411 | 12 Jul 2024
EU - Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) Overview 2024
The Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 of the Eco-design for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) was officially published on June 13, 2024. This regulation aims to replace the existing Eco-design Directive (2009/125/EC), and expands the Eco-design criteria to cover a wider array of products, including textile products.
Vol. 1410 | 12 Jul 2024
China Market Update: Updated Textile, Footwear Products & Hardgoods Standard List 2024
In the first half of 2024, the standardization administration of the People’s Republic of China released announcement No.1, No.10, No.12 and No.14 and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People’s Republic of China released announcement No.4 to publish standards updates.
Vol. 1409 | 27 Jun 2024
EU REACH – ECHA adds one hazardous chemical to the Candidate List
On June 27, 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) expanded the Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) Candidate List by adding a new substance: bis(α,α-dimethylbenzyl) peroxide. This chemical, known for its toxicity to reproduction, serves various industrial purposes, including use as a processing aid and flame retardant.
Vol. 1408 | 14 Jun 2024
U.S. – May 2024 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis
In May 2024, there were 539 60-day notices for violation of Prop 65, of which 33% of the notices served were for the category of Lead, 14% of notices were served for the presence of Phthalates, 53% of the notices were for the presence of Other chemicals.
Vol. 1407 | 14 Jun 2024
U.S. – April 2024 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis
In April 2024, there were 351 60-day notices for violation of Prop 65, of which 52% of the notices served were for the category of Lead, 17% of notices were served for the presence of Phthalates, 31% of the notices were for the presence of Other chemicals.
Vol. 1406 | 30 May 2024
EU REACH – Commission Adopts EU-wide Restriction on Cyclosiloxanes (D4,D5,D6)
On 16 May 2024, the European Commission adopted a restriction on siloxanes D4, D5 and D6. This measure will protect our environment by reducing up to 90 % of the emissions of these very persistent and very bioaccumulative substances. The restriction will start applying after 6 June 2026.
Vol. 1405 | 20 May 2024
LD 1537: Maine Updated PFAS Consumer Products Law Related to Prevention of PFAS Chemicals
On April 16, 2024, Governor Janet Mills signed L.D. 1537, titled “An Act to Amend the Laws Relating to the Prevention of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Pollution.”
Vol. 1404 | 16 May 2024
Australia has issued the Consumer Goods (Toppling Furniture) Information Standard 2024
Australia Government has approved the Consumer Goods (Toppling Furniture) Information Standard 2024. It will be effective on 4 May 2025.
Vol. 1403 | 13 May 2024
U.S. – March 2024 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis
In March 2024, there were 443 60-day notices for violation of Prop 65, of which 58% of the notices served were for the category of Lead, 18% of notices were served for the presence of Phthalates, 24% of the notices were for the presence of Other chemicals.
Vol. 1402 | 29 Mar 2024
Utah R70-101 Notice of Emergency (120-Day) Rule
On February 2, 2024, the State of Utah issued a Notice of Emergency, signaling its intent to amend the law label requirements outlined in R70-101, mainly eliminating the references to online sales from Sections R70-101-2, R70-101-3, and R70-101-18.
Vol. 1401 | 29 Mar 2024
India Approved the Cookware and Utensils (Quality Control) Order 2024
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry of India has approved the Cookware and Utensils (Quality Control) Order 2024. This Quality Order shall enter into force on 1 September 2024. The effective date for small enterprises and micro enterprises are 1 December 2024 and 1 March 2024 respectively.