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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 to guard drinking water from toxic substances and reduce human exposure to chemicals. The listed Proposition 65 chemicals are known to the state of California…

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Toxics in Packaging Clearinghouse (TPCH) adds PFAS and Phthalates In February 2021 the Toxics in Packaging Clearinghouse (TPCH) updated the list of regulated chemicals. TPCH has added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and ortho-phthalates. The limit for ortho-phthalates is 100 ppm and for PFAS none should be found in the packaging. Prior to this addition…

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Phthalates Added to RoHS Annex II The European Commission (EC) plans to add four phthalates to the list of restricted substances under Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS). The four phthalates include DEHP, BBP, DBP, and DIBP, and the limit for each is set to be 0.1%. The directive is set to be effective…

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UAE RoHS Changes Effective January 2020 The UAE’s Emirates Conformity Assessment Scheme (ECAS), which regulates local and imported products marketed in the United Arab Emirates for safety and quality, has updated its RoHS regulations. To limit hazardous substances, the ECAS program expanded its RoHS regulation on electrical and electronic devices (EEE) – adding restrictions to…

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Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are heavily regulated in the automotive industry, and for good reason. That new car smell that we are all too familiar with contains VOC chemical compounds that can potentially be a health hazard. VOCs emit from the car interior materials, such as the fabrics and dashboards. Research indicates that VOCs can…

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PFAS Added To Prop 65 List In recent months ATS has received an increase in test requests for PFAS (PFOA/PFOS). There are heightened concerns regarding the safe limit of PFAS in consumer products. In 2017 PFAS was added to the California Proposition 65 list. However, OEHHA did not set a maximum allowable does level (MADLs)…

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The New US Toy Safety Standard Required The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is now requiring toy manufacturers to test to the new Toy Safety Standard, ASTM F963-16. The new standard was effective as of April 30, 2017. The changes affect the following: battery operated toys, projectiles, toy chests, magnets, heavy elements, microbiological safety, acoustics,…