Consumer Products Insight Bulletins

As part of our commitment to support and add value to our customers, Intertek regularly publishes and distributes important information about the consumer products industry in the form of our Insight (formerly known as Sparkle) technical bulletins. Insight provides updates on quality and safety requirements of consumer products for every country across the globe. Each Insight includes a detailed synopsis of continually changing standards and how they affect your business, to supply you with the knowledge and potential solutions to stay competitive in today's global marketplace.

Vol. 1499 | 13 Nov 2025

Japan’s Notification on the Operation and Interpretation of the Consumer Product Safety Act for Toys and Baby Cribs

Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry announced amendments to the Consumer Product Safety Act effective 25 December 2025. Toys for children under 36 months and baby cribs are classified as specified products subject to safety, labeling, and testing requirements. Toy standards include ISO and ASTM norms, while baby cribs require PSC marks with specific labels for design features.

Vol. 1498 | 13 Nov 2025

U.S. – September 2025 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis

In September 2025, California issued 520 Proposition 65 60-day notices with 50.77% involving Lead, 10% Phthalates, and 38.85% other chemicals. Notices also addressed combined chemical presence. Intertek offers Prop 65 compliance services supporting manufacturers and distributors to meet regulatory requirements and manage enforcement risks.

Vol. 1497 | 10 Nov 2025

EU REACH – ECHA adds DBDPE to the Candidate List

On 5 November 2025, ECHA added 1,1'-(ethane-1,2-diyl)bis[pentabromobenzene] (DBDPE) to the REACH Candidate List, bringing the total to 251 substances of very high concern (SVHC). DBDPE is very persistent and bioaccumulative, used as a flame retardant. Companies must provide safe use information and notify ECHA if concentrations exceed 0.1% by weight.

Vol. 1496 | 04 Nov 2025

EU – Commission Reduces the Limit Value of “Listed PBDE” under POPs Regulation

The European Commission’s Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1482 lowers unintentional trace contaminant limits for Listed PBDEs under the POPs Regulation, introducing stricter requirements for general, recycled, and childcare-related articles effective between 2025 and 2027.

Vol. 1495 | 01 Oct 2025

EU – Addition of Dechlorane Plus to EU POPs Regulation

EU Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1930 adds Dechlorane Plus to the POPs Regulation, effective 15 October 2025. The unintentional trace contaminant limit starts at 1000 mg/kg, lowering to 1 mg/kg after 30 months, with exemptions for aerospace and medical applications.

Vol. 1494 | 01 Oct 2025

U.S. – August 2025 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis

In August 2025, there were 617 60-day notices for violation of Prop 65, of which 42.95% of the notices (265 notices) served were for the category of Lead, 8.75% of notices (54 notices) were served for the presence of Phthalates, 48.14% of the notices (297) were for the presence of other chemicals. Also, 0.16% of notices (1 notice) were issued for the combined presence of Lead and Phthalates.

Vol. 1493 | 29 Sep 2025

France Approves Environmental Cost Labeling for Textiles

France has officially introduced Decree No. 2025-957, and an accompanying ministerial Order concerning the labeling of the environmental cost of textile products on the French market, aiming to inform consumers about the environmental impact of these products.

Vol. 1492 | 15 Sep 2025

EU Adopts New Rules to Tackle Textile Waste

The European Parliament adopted new rules requiring producers to cover the costs of textile collection, sorting, reuse, and recycling in the EU. Eco-modulated fees favor durable products; national EPR schemes must be established within 30 months, with extra time for micro-enterprises.

Vol. 1491 | 15 Sep 2025

EU updates the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive for wave rollers

EU Commission updates Toy Safety Directive for wave rollers, excluding clause 4.15.1 of EN 71-1:2014+A1:2018, effective immediately, revising compliance assurance under the harmonized standards.

Vol. 1490 | 07 Sep 2025

U.S. – July 2025 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis

In July 2025, there were 623 60-day notices for violation of Prop 65, of which 39% of the notices (240 notices) served were for the category of Lead, 8% of notices (53 notices) were served for the presence of Phthalates, 53% of the notices (330) were for the presence of other chemicals.

Vol. 1489 | 07 Sep 2025

India published the Cookware, Utensils and Cans for Foods and Beverages (Quality Control) Order 2025

India published the 2025 Quality Control Order updating standards for cookware, utensils, and cans, requiring BIS Standard Mark compliance with phased deadlines for different enterprise sizes starting October 2025

Vol. 1488 | 20 Aug 2025

UK - Product Regulation and Metrology Act 2025

The UK’s Product Regulation and Metrology Act 2025 empowers future regulations on product safety and online marketplaces, aligning with EU GPSR, with businesses advised to prepare for new compliance requirements.

Vol. 1487 | 05 Aug 2025

U.S. – June 2025 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis

In June 2025, a total of 400 California Proposition 65 60-day notices were issued. Of these, 44% (177 notices) were for lead violations, 10% (38 notices) were for the presence of phthalates, and 46% (185 notices) were for other chemicals.

Vol. 1486 | 05 Aug 2025

U.S. – May 2025 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis

In May 2025, a total of 364 California Proposition 65 notices were issued. Of these, 57.46% for lead, 19.34% for phthalates, 22.93% for other chemicals, and 0.28% for both lead and phthalates.