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Reese’s Law was established in 2022 to mandate coin and button cell battery safety requirements at a federal level, instituting requirements ranging from certification to performance. Reese’s Law incorporates ANSI/UL […]
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The CPSC has approved an ASTM F963-23 Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety revision for toys sold in the United States that are manufactured on or after April 20, […]
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In a recent industry letter, the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health urged medical device firms to use discernment when selecting third-party labs for performance testing. The letter described […]
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The Toy Safety Specification, ASTM F963 was updated from the 2017 version on October 13, 2023. Some of the changes were to harmonize the Federal CPSC requirements for phthalates, heavy […]
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PFAS chemicals in consumer products continue to receive scrutiny by state regulators. Several states are regulating the use of intentionally added PFAS chemicals in several different product categories, which include […]
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California Proposition 65 Update on 60-Day Notices of Violation California Proposition 65, also known as the “Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act”, was enacted in 1986 with the purpose […]
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PFAS Phaseout Guidance Published by AFIRM Group The AFIRM Group focuses on chemical management in textiles such as footwear, apparel, and accessories. AFIRM Group has recently published a document to […]
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New PFAS Regulations by State Recent laws prohibit the manufacture and sale of restricted products Marietta, GA. (October 6, 2022) – The EPA and several states have recently enacted restrictions on […]