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Washington Revises Lead Limits for Cookware, Extends Timeline
Washington enacted SB 5975, replacing a planned 10 ppm cookware lead limit for 2028 with phased limits of 50 ppm (2030) and 20 ppm (2034).
Brazil on track to implement RoHS-style restrictions on hazardous substances in electronics
Brazil updates draft proposal to implement RoHS-style EEE rules, adding exemptions, stricter registration, and phased deadlines aligned with EU standards.
EU PFAS ban moves forward as ECHA committees issue key opinions
ECHA advances EU PFAS restriction as RAC adopts its opinion and SEAC agrees draft socio-economic assessment for consultation.
California Moves to Phase Out Bisphenols in Paper Receipts Under AB 1604
California’s AB 1604 would phase out bisphenols in thermal receipt paper, banning BPA in 2027 and expanding the restriction to all bisphenols by 2028.
ECHA added n-Hexane and Bisphenol AF to the SVHC list
ECHA adds N-Hexane and Bisphenol AF to the EU SVHC List, triggering immediate compliance duties for downstream users and product brands containing the chemicals
Japan seeks to restrict 117 PFHxS substances under Chemical Substances Control Law
Japan proposes PFHxS ban under CSCL, covering 117 substances, with restrictions on manufacture, import, and use starting June 2026.
New Zealand phases out PFAS and imposes restrictions on additional chemicals in cosmetic products
New Zealand cosmetics rule revisions took effect 1 January 2026, banning PFAS, lilial, and deoxyarbutin in cosmetics.
New York’s Beauty Justice Act is given new life
New York advances proposed Beauty Justice Act to restrict toxic chemicals (borates, formaldehyde, orthophthalates, parabens, PFAS, xylanes) in cosmetics.
France implements measurable PFAS limits across cosmetics, textiles, wax
France’s PFAS law now in force sets strict product bans and measurable limits for cosmetics, consumer apparel & footwear, wax, and textiles.
FDA Proposes First New Sunscreen Active Ingredient in Decades
FDA proposes adding bemotrizinol to U.S. sunscreens at 6%, compared with 10% limits already used in the EU, Japan and Canada.
New York bans PFAS, parabens, phthalates, talc and other chemicals in menstrual products
New York bans PFAS, lead, mercury, formaldehyde, phthalates, parabens, and talc in menstrual products by Dec 2026.
California to phase out MMA in nail products
California finalizes SCP rules for nail products with MMA, setting 2026 deadlines for reformulation or market exit.
New Jersey moves against PFAS: cosmetics, carpets and food packaging face 2028 Ban
New Jersey Moves Against PFAS: Cosmetics, Carpets and Food Packaging Face 2028 Ban
China to require ROHS compliance for more EEE products
China proposes to expand RoHS coverage under GB 26572-2025, adding new EEE categories, updating exemptions, and introducing stricter compliance and labeling rules. Public comments close on 2 Dec 2025.
Vietnam consults on new requirements for chemicals and chemical products
Vietnam is finalizing a comprehensive reform of its chemical control system. On 30 October 2025, the Vietnam Chemicals Agency (Vinachemia) issued a draft Circular implementing the Law on Chemicals (No. 69/2025/QH15), following consultations on decree on implementation and administrative penalties.
Indonesia to restrict PFAS and Bisphenol in food packaging
BPOM has completed consultation on a new regulation updating substance limits in food-contact materials — set to replace Regulation 20/2019. The draft regulation sets to limit the use of Bisphenol A, S and PFAS in food packaging.
Singapore Strengthens Oversight of Hazardous Chemicals and Paint Products in 2026
Singapore will introduce mandatory reporting requirements for hazardous chemicals starting January 2026. At the same time, paint products intended for indoor use must contain less than 0.01% formaldehyde.
The UK’s restrictions of Oxybenzone in cosmetic products takes effect in early 2026
The UK restricts the use of oxybenzone in cosmetics from 21 January 2026, aligning with EU rules and triggering reformulation across sunscreen and beauty products. The change in the regulation may provide new opportunities for companies.
California seeks to ban Bisphenols and Ortho-phthalates in food packaging
California’s Assembly passed bill AB-1148, seeking to restrict the use of bisphenols and ortho-phthalates in all packaging, but exempts tetramethyl bisphenol F (TMBPF, CAS 5384-21-4) from the restrictions unless DTSC deems the substance to also poses a significant risk to human health.
NY’s bill on producer responsibilities for packaging materials face uncertain fate amidst opposition from industries
The New York Senate passed S1464 on 28 May 2025, which seeks to implement extended producer responsibilities (EPR) for packaging and packaging materials. The the bill would require companies to register with the state, create collection systems and take back programs as well as eliminate hazardous chemicals from packaging and packaging materials.