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Standards/Regulations Update

  • The Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act of 2024

    On April 18, 2024, the U.S. Federal government proposed a PFAS-related bill introducing new oversight and accountability measures for entities that use PFAS and manufacture PFAS products. The Highlights of H.R. 8074 (S4187) The bill is divided into numerous sections, each detailing initiatives, actions, roles, and responsibilities present in the proposed bill. Section 101: NASEM…

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    BPS Added to California Prop 65 List

    Bisphenol S California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has added Bisphenol S, commonly called BPS, to their Proposition 65 list of restricted chemical compounds. In the wake of emerging research indicating that exposure to BPS compounds caused female reproductive toxicity, the state’s Developmental and Reproductive Toxicant Identification Committee (DARTIC) requested relevant information to…

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  • PFAS State Regulations

    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 food packaging, textile articles, fabric treatments, carpets & rugs, juvenile products, and cookware. Most of the state regulations are currently in effect or will go…

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    California Prop 65 2023 Update on 60-Day Notices of Violation

    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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  • PFAS Phaseout Guidance Published by AFIRM Group

    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 assist supply chains is phasing out the use of PFAS in textile items such as clothing, shoes, and accessories. The guideline includes PFAS test plan…

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    Emerging 1,4-Dioxane Standards

    Emerging 1,4-Dioxane Standards The New Year Brings New Laws on Permissible 1,4-Dioxane Concentrations Marietta, GA. (December 22, 2022) – Once frequently used in solvents for metal degreasing, 1,4-dioxane is now regarded as a potentially hazardous material. In the U.S., a handful of states have passed regulations due to begin over the next few years. 1,4-Dioxane is…

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    New Federal Safety Standards for Magnets

    New Magnet Safety Standards 16 CFR Parts 1112 and 1262 Approved Marietta, GA. (October 10, 2022) – The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) approved a new federal standard addressing safety hazards associated with magnets. If more than one small, high-powered magnet is swallowed, the magnets can interact with each other through body tissue, potentially causing…

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    New PFAS Regulations by State

    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 the use of potentially harmful PFAS in everyday products. At the federal level, the import of articles coated with long-chain PFAS is prohibited without EPA…

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