Consumer Products | Monthly bulletin | September 2023
Chemical
Europe
PFHxS are now officially part of POPs
On 8th August 2023, the European Commission published Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/1608 of 30 May 2023, which amend Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 of 30 May 2023.?
New requirements for batteries
On 28 July 2023, the European Commission published Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 of 12 July 2023 concerning batteries and waste batteries, amending Directive 2008/98/EC and Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 and repealing Directive 2006/66/EC.
Recent publications regarding REACH Regulation
The following table provides a non-exhaustive summary of some recent updates regarding REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006.
Other interesting links about REACH from the ECHA’s website
Interesting links about CLP on the ECHA’s website
Spain
Changes in Spanish toxicological notification for substances and mixtures
On 27 July 2023, the Spanish Ministry of Justice published Order JUS/877/2023 of July 21, which modified Order JUS/288/2021 of March 25. This order regulates the procedure for notifying the National Institute of Toxicology and Forensic Science (INTCF) of chemical substances and mixtures.
UK
New submission deadlines for UK REACH
On 19th July 2023, the Secretary of State published the Statutory Instruments 2023 No 772 related to UK REACH Regulation, which amended the retained version of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (“the REACH Regulation”).
Extension of exemption period for PFOA in POP Regulation
On 29th June 2023, the Secretary of State published the Statutory Instruments 2023 No. 729 related to the Persistent Organic pollutions Regulation, which amended the UK POP.
Control of Explosives Precursors and Poisons (Amendment) Regulations 2023
On 17th July 2023, the Secretary of State published the Statutory Instruments 2023 No 810 related to the Control of Explosives Precursors and Poisons Regulation, amending Schedule 1A to the Poisons Act 1972 (c. 66).
US
Oregon Amends Toxic-Free Kids Act
On July 27, 2023, the State of Oregon passed HB 3043 to amend the Toxic-Free Kids Act that requires manufacturers of children’s products to report products containing High Priority Chemicals of Concern for Children’s Health (HPCCCH) if intentionally added or present as a contaminant that is equal to or greater than 100 ppm.
California’s OEHHA adds 3 New Chemicals to Proposition 65 List
Effective August 11, 2023, California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) added 3 new substances to the list of chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer under Proposition 65.?
International
The following table summarises recent worldwide publications regarding chemicals.
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
Notice of D4, D5, and D6 restrictions related to Cosmetic Products
In recent years, siloxanes have been increasingly monitored. In fact, to protect the environment from the very persistent and bioaccumulative (vPvB) properties of D4, D5 and D6 and the persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT) impacts of D4, the ECHA initially proposed a restriction on these substances in 2019.
Fragrance Allergens - Regulation (UE) 2023/1545 Published
Since the publication of the SCCS opinion regarding fragrance allergens in 2012, many discussions have taken place at EU level which have lead to the development of new regulation aimed at extending the list of allergens which should be specifically labelled on fragrance products.
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Several Eurofins Cosmetics & Personal Care Laboratories Awarded Ecovadis Certification
The EcoVadis certification enables companies to measure their environmental, social and ethical impact according to CSR guidelines.
Softlines & Leather
Europe
Revision EU textile labelling rules
This summer, the European Commission opened a call for evidence concerning the EU textile labelling rules.
Mandatory and harmonised Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes for textiles
In July 2023, the European Commission adopted a proposal for a targeted revision of the Waste Framework Directive.
Toys, Childcare & Hardlines
Europe
Revision of the Toy Safety Directive
On 28th July 2023, the European Parliament and Council published a proposal for a regulation of on the safety of toys and a repeal of Directive 2009/48/EC. On the same date, the European Commission also opened the feedback period for this adopted act.
Scientific opinion on the safety of titanium dioxide in toys
On 27th June 2023, the Scientific Committee on Health, Environmental and Emerging Risks (SCHEER) published a scientific opinion on the safety of titanium dioxide (TiO2) in toys.
New amendment for plastic materials in FCM Regulation
On 1st August 2023, the Regulation EU 2023/1442 came into force. This amends the list of authorized substances in Annex I of the EU 10/2011.
Interesting technical publication related to food contact materials
The following table summarises the recent technical publications regarding food contact materials.
US
Oregon Amends Toxic-Free Kids Act
On July 27, 2023, the State of Oregon passed HB 3043 to amend the Toxic-Free Kids Act that requires manufacturers of children’s products to report products containing High Priority Chemicals of Concern for Children’s Health (HPCCCH) if intentionally added or present as a contaminant that is equal to or greater than 100 ppm.
CPSC Publishes Final Rule to Codify the Ban of Crib Bumpers
On August 14, 2023, the Consumer Product Safety Commission issued final rule 16 CFR 1309 to codify the ban of crib bumpers pursuant to the Safe Sleep for Babies Act of 2021, which requires that crib bumpers shall be considered a banned hazardous product under the Consumer Product Safety Act.
CPSC Publishes Final Rule to Codify the Ban of Inclined Sleepers for Infants
On August 16, 2023, the Consumer Product Safety Commission issued final rule 16 CFR 1310 to codify the ban of inclined sleepers for infants pursuant to the Safe Sleep for Babies Act of 2021, which requires that inclined sleepers for infants shall be considered a banned hazardous product under the Consumer Product Safety Act.
Brazil
Extension of the adaptation date for pacifier conformity identification
On 9th August 2023, the Ministry of Development, Industry, Commerce and Services/National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology published a rectification of Inmetro Ordinance no. 301, of July 12, 2021, published in the Official Gazette of July 16, 2021.
International
Standard updates for toys
The following table summarises the most recent standard updates and upcoming dates of withdrawal (non-exhaustive).
Personal Protective Equipment
Europe
Standard updates
The following table summarises the most recent standard updates and upcoming dates of withdrawal (non-exhaustive).