Insights by Category: Footwear
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. 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. 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.
Vol. 1485 | 24 Jul 2025
EU – Addition of UV-328 to EU POPs Regulation
EU Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/843 adds UV-328 to the POPs Regulation. The unintentional trace contaminant limits of UV-328 effective from Aug 4 2025, and decrease on Aug 4 2027, and Aug 4 2029 to reinforce the application and enforcement.
Vol. 1484 | 13 Jul 2025
EU Draft Regulation on Unsold Sustainable Products – Exemptions to Prohibiting the Destruction of Unsold Apparel and Footwear
The draft regulation supplements ESPR, detailing exemptions for destroying unsold apparel and footwear, effective July 19, 2026, supporting circular economy goals and minimizing negative business impacts.
Vol. 1483 | 13 Jul 2025
EU REACH – ECHA Adds Three Hazardous Chemicals to the Candidate List
ECHA added three hazardous chemicals to the EU SVHC Candidate List, including two vPvB substances and a reproductive toxicant dye. The List of SVHC now contains 250 entries for chemicals that can harm people or the environment.