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California Proposition 65: Reformulation of Lead and Phthalates in Consumer Products

15 Jan 2021 Softlines, Hardgoods

Several Prop 65 settlements have been reached for products containing lead and certain phthalates. These agreements allow a Prop 65 warning as an alternative.

California Proposition 65: Reformulation of DEHP in Consumer Products

12 Jan 2021 Hardgoods, Food, Electrical and Electronics, Softlines

Several Prop 65 settlement agreements have been reached for DEHP in a variety of products. These allow a Prop 65 warning as an alternative.

California Proposition 65: Reformulation of Lead in Consumer Products

11 Jan 2021 Hardgoods

Multiple Prop 65 settlements have been reached for lead in a variety of products. Many of these require both lead content and releasable lead as part of the reformulation, or a Prop 65 warning as an alternative.

California Proposition 65: Reformulation of DINP in Consumer Products

11 Jan 2021 Hardgoods, Toys and Juvenile Products

Several Prop 65 settlement agreements have been reached for DINP in a variety of products. Many of these allow a Prop 65 warning as an alternative.

China Minimum Wage Updates in 2020

07 Jan 2021 Labor Standards

By December 1, 2020, only three provinces had increased their minimum wage standards in the year. The number of provinces and cities that adjusted their minimum wage standards in 2020 declined drastically compared to the previous two years. The average growth rate of monthly minimum wage standards in 2020 is about 7.21%.

ASEAN Cosmetic Directive Annexes Updated

07 Jan 2021 Cosmetics, Personal Care and Household

ASEAN Cosmetic Directive has been updated to Version 2020-01, with most of the changes to be implemented from March 2022.

California Proposition 65: Reformulation of Phthalates in Consumer Goods

06 Jan 2021 Softlines, Hardgoods

Multiple Prop 65 settlement agreements have been reached for phthalates in a variety of products. Many of these allow a Prop 65 warning as an alternative.

EU Commission Publishes Borderline Working Document on Leave-On Hand Gels

31 Dec 2020 Cosmetics, Personal Care and Household

The EU Commission has released technical guidance which provides a non-exhaustive list of product claims which would not support the classification of leave-on hydro alcoholic hand gels as cosmetic products due to perception.

EU Amends Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides in Certain Products

31 Dec 2020 Food

On October 27, 2020, the European Union announced Commission Regulation amending Annexes II, III, IV and V to Regulation (EC) 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to maximum residue levels (MRLs) for pesticides in, or on, food and feed of plant and animal origin.

EU Revises ANNEX XVII of REACH

22 Dec 2020 Toys and Juvenile Products, Softlines, Hardgoods, Electrical Medical Devices, Electrical and Electronics

The EU has revised Annex XVII of REACH. The provisions will be implemented in phases, starting January 5, 2021.