Canada Introduces New Measures to Regulate Mercury in Products
On December 24, 2022, Canada´s Health and Department of Environment has proposed amendments to its regulation controlling mercury-containing products due to their hazardous properties and widely available substitute products. The proposed changes aim to reduce the amount of mercury in products, specifically by ending exemptions for lamps and catalysts that contain the substance. Mercury is […]
The U.S. CPSC Approved Two Final Rules for Custom Window Coverings
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has recently released two final rules in the Federal Register to reinforce higher standards for corded window coverings across America, safeguarding children aged eight and under from the potential risk of strangulation by operating cords used in custom window coverings. The custom window coverings include blinds, curtains, drapery, […]
Latest Product Recall Report: November 2022
Welcome to our latest product recall report listing all the latest product recalls from around the world for November 2022. The comprehensive document includes important recall information and updates from key regions across the globe with explanation on issues you need to know about. See below for a latest round-up from the EU, US below. […]
The European Union Establishes Limits for Hexachlorobenzene Under the POP Regulation
The European Union (EU) amended Annex I of the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Regulation by setting a limit value for Hexachlorobenzene. The change became effective in all Member states on the 13th of December, 2022. Hexachlorobenzene is a persistent organic pollutant formerly used in agriculture as a pesticide. It is now banned in most countries […]
UKCA Marking: Extended Timelines for CE- Marked Goods on the Great Britain Market
The United Kingdom (UK) Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) recently announced that they would continue to recognise the CE product marking for consumer products placed on the Great Britain market. The extension will allow businesses to continue to use the CE marking on certain goods until December 31st, 2024. The UKCA marking […]
Latest Product Recall Report: October 2022
Welcome to our latest product recall report listing all the latest product recalls from around the world for October 2022. The comprehensive document includes important recall information and updates from key regions across the globe with explanation on issues you need to know about. See below for a latest round-up from the EU, US below. […]
California Proposition 65: Several Brands Received a 60-Day Notice for BPA in Sports Bras and Athletic Shirts
The Center for Environmental Health (CEH) found Bisphenol A (BPA) and PFOS/PFOA in a variety of textile products. The test results showed that the subjected products could expose the individual up to 22 times above the safe limit under California Proposition 65. The products were primarily women’s bras and athletic shirts made out of polyester […]
Latest Product Recall Report: September 2022
Welcome to our latest product recall report listing all the latest product recalls from around the world for September 2022. The comprehensive document includes important recall information and updates from key regions across the globe with explanation on issues you need to know about. See below for a latest round-up from the EU, US below. […]
Latest Product Recall Report: July & August 2022
Welcome to our latest product recall report listing all the latest product recalls from around the world for July & August 2022. The comprehensive document includes important recall information and updates from key regions across the globe with explanation on issues you need to know about. See below for a latest round-up from the EU, […]
Latest Product Recall Report: June 2022
Welcome to our latest product recall report listing all the latest product recalls from around the world for June 2022. The comprehensive document includes important recall information and updates from key regions across the globe with explanation on issues you need to know about. See below for a latest round-up from the EU, US below. […]
