Insights by Category: Footwear

Vol. 1450 | 13 Jan 2025

China Market Update: Updated Textile, Footwear Products & Hardgoods Standard List 2024

In late 2024, China updated multiple textile and footwear standards, including GB/T 31900-2024 for woven children's clothing and GB/T 3903.6-2024 for footwear slip resistance. Implementation dates vary.

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Vol. 1449 | 09 Jan 2025

U.S.- EPA approved to regulate Perchloroethylene under the Toxic Substances Control

On December 18, 2024, the EPA published a final rule prohibiting and restricting perchloroethylene (PCE) use in various applications. The rule takes effect on January 17, 2025, with specific phase-out timelines.

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Vol. 1446 | 22 Dec 2024

U.S. – October 2024 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis

In October 2024, California issued 498 Proposition 65 notices for chemical violations, primarily for lead and phthalates. The analysis highlights key trends and categories affected.

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Vol. 1445 | 22 Dec 2024

U.S. California Proposition 65 OEHHA Amendments to Short-Form Warning Regulations

California's OEHHA has amended Proposition 65 short-form warning regulations to enhance consumer information. Effective January 1, 2025, new requirements include clearer chemical identification and flexible labeling options.

Vol. 1443 | 10 Dec 2024

U.S. Federal – EPA Amendment to the DecaBDE and PIP (3:1) under the TSCA

The EPA has finalized revisions to regulations for DecaBDE and PIP (3:1) under the TSCA, effective January 21, 2025. Key changes include PPE requirements and phaseouts for certain uses.

Vol. 1432 | 19 Nov 2024

EU REACH – ECHA Adds Triphenyl Phosphate to the Candidate List

ECHA has added Triphenyl Phosphate (TPhP) to the SVHC Candidate List due to its endocrine-disrupting properties. Learn about the implications for companies under REACH regulations, including notification obligations and compliance requirements.

Vol. 1431 | 19 Nov 2024

U.S. – September 2024 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis

Explore the September 2024 analysis of California Proposition 65, detailing 447 notices for chemical violations, including lead and phthalates, and learn how Intertek can assist with compliance and testing services.

Vol. 1428 | 25 Oct 2024

California Proposition 65: Countdown to Bisphenol S (BPS) Warning Label

The deadline for warning labels on bisphenol S (BPS) under Proposition 65 is set for December 29, 2024. BPS was officially added to the Proposition 65 list on December 29, 2023, due to its classification as a chemical known to cause female reproductive toxicity.

Vol. 1427 | 21 Oct 2024

U.S. – August 2024 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis

In August 2024, there were 455 60-day notices for violation of Prop 65, of which 50% of the notices served were for the category of Lead, 19% of notices were served for the presence of Phthalates, 31% of the notices were for the presence of Other chemicals.

Vol. 1426 | 14 Oct 2024

EU – Commission Tighten the Limit Value of Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD) under POPs Regulation

On 27 Sep 2024, the European Commission (EU) published Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/2555 amending Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 (POPs Regulation).