Insights by Category: Footwear
Vol. 1461 | 25 Feb 2025
AFIRM RSL 2025 Update
AFIRM's 2025 Restricted Substances List updates include stricter limits on Bisphenols and PFAS, adds Cyclosiloxanes, and expands VOCs to enhance safety and sustainability in the apparel and footwear industries.
Vol. 1460 | 25 Feb 2025
U.S. – December 2024 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis
In December 2024, California issued 394 Prop 65 notices, highlighting violations for Lead, Phthalates, and other chemicals across various product categories.
Vol. 1458 | 16 Feb 2025
U.S. California: Vinyl Acetate added to the Proposition 65 List for Cancer
California adds vinyl acetate to its Proposition 65 list as a carcinogen, effective January 3, 2025, requiring warnings on products containing it.
Vol. 1456 | 06 Feb 2025
EU publishes Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on Packaging and Packaging Waste
Summary of EU Regulation 2025/40 on packaging and packaging waste, including recycling targets, substance restrictions (PFAS), labeling, and conformity requirements.
Vol. 1453 | 02 Feb 2025
U.S. – November 2024 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis
In November 2024, California issued 386 Proposition 65 60-day notices for chemical violations. Lead was the most cited chemical, followed by phthalates and other chemicals.
Vol. 1452 | 02 Feb 2025
EU REACH – ECHA Adds Five Hazardous Chemicals to the Candidate List and Updates One Entry
On January 21, 2025, ECHA added five new substances to the SVHC Candidate List and updated one entry regarding Tris(4-nonylphenyl, branched and linear) phosphite as an endocrine disruptor.
Vol. 1451 | 02 Feb 2025
U.S. EPA Final Rule under TSCA - Health and Safety Data Reporting
The EPA has finalized a Health and Safety Data Reporting Rule under TSCA, requiring manufacturers and importers of 16 specific chemicals to submit unpublished health and safety studies by March 13, 2025.
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.
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.
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.