SafeGuardS April Highlights
Discover last month's top 5 regulatory updates in the consumer product industries.
US - Washington Becomes First State to Ban Lead in Cookware
On March 28, 2024, the governor of Washington state signed HB 1551 into law to become the first state in the nation to restrict lead in cookware. The restrictions will become effective on January 1, 2026.
EU Consults over Quality Control Rules for Food Contact Plastics
In March 2024, the European Commission announced a four-week consultation over its draft regulation to revise Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011 on food contact plastics and Regulation (EC) No. 2023/2006 on good manufacturing practice (GMP). Comments are being accepted until April 15, 2024.
Switzerland Bans PFHxS and PFHxS-Related Compounds
Switzerland has banned the manufacture and use of PFHxS, its salts and PFHxS-related compounds. This ban became effective in November 2023.
Brazil Revises Technical Regulation for Food Contact Metals and Alloys
Brazil has transposed Mercosur/GMC/RES. No. 48/2023 on food contact metals and alloys into its national law. The provisions in the revised technical regulation will become effective on October 29, 2024.
Brazil Consults Over Two Proposals for Food Contact Materials
In March 2024, Brazil’s National Health Agency issued two draft resolutions for food contact materials and articles. Comments are being accepted until May 14, 2024, for PC No 1241/2024, and May 28, 2024, for PC No. 1244/2024.
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