SafeGuardS May Highlights
Discover last month's top 5 regulatory updates in the consumer product industries.
US Congress Intends to Ban All Non-essential Uses of PFAS
The US House of Representatives introduced H.R. 8074, ‘the Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act of 2024’ (the FCRAA), to phase out all non-essential uses of PFAS in ten years. If approved, the law will take effect on the date of enactment.
ASTM Publishes New Standard for Beach Umbrellas and Anchor Devices
ASTM International published a new standard consumer safety specification for beach umbrellas and anchor devices with designation ASTM F3681-24. The standard addresses the hazards identified by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
Minnesota, USA, Issues Guidelines for Products Containing PFAS
Minnesota has issued guidance for the first set of prohibitions on products containing intentionally added PFAS, which will take effect on January 1, 2025.
Minnesota, USA, Issues Guidelines for Products Containing Lead and Cadmium
Minnesota has issued a guideline for the restriction of lead and cadmium in various product categories as provided under Minn. Stat. § 325E.3892.
UK Revises List of Standards for Compliance with General Product Safety
The United Kingdom has issued the latest list of standards for presumption of conformity with its general product safety legislation in relation to Great Britain. These became effective on April 18, 2024.
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