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Increase of Phthalates in Consumer Products Causing Violations of California Proposition 65 Regulation

In August 2018, 265 notices of violations (NOVs) were issued for high levels of phthalates in consumer products made from plastics and vinyls, which includes products such as bags, sports equipment, brushes and seat covers – conduct phthalates testing today

Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in the US Removes 7 Plastics from Testing Requirements for Children’s Toys and Child Care Articles

The United States (US) Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted unanimously 5 to 0 to remove 7 plastics from the requirement to conduct independent third party testing for compliance with the mandatory phthalates prohibitions on children’s toys and child care

State of Oregon publishes rules for reporting hazardous substances in children’s products

Oregon Hazardous Substances The State of Oregon has recently published rules for disclosing hazardous substances in children’s products. The first reporting notice is due on 1st January 2018. In August 2015, the governor of Oregon signed Senate Bill 478 (SB