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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.
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.
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.
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.