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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.
Australia bans DBDPE, mercury in products and restricts other hazardous chemicals
Australia’s DCCEEW bans the use of decabromodiphenyl ethane (DBDPE, CAS 84852-53-9) starting on 1 January 2027 and mercury compounds starting on 1 July 2026.
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.
Australia to ban DBDPE, mercury in products and restricts other petrochemicals
Australia notifies the WTO of proposed bans on DBDPE and mercury under IChEMS, with new risk management duties impacting electronics, automotive, and plastics sectors.
Philippines Opens Consultation on Agrochemical Controls under the Rotterdam and Stockholm Convention
Philippines seeks input on proposed listings of agrochemicals under the Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions, including fenthion, PFAS (LC-PFCA), paraquat and chlorpyrifos.