Washington State – Formaldehyde restriction

Washington State – Formaldehyde restriction

Washington State’s new rule, effective 1st of January 2027, restricts the manufacture, sale, and distribution of products containing formaldehyde or formaldehyde-releasing chemicals (25 identified substances). Existing stock can be sold until 31st of December 2027.The...
Octocrylene – restriction proposal

Octocrylene – restriction proposal

Octocrylene restriction proposal due to its environmental risk of harming non-target aquatic organisms and contamination of groundwater used for human consumption. Comments are due by the 24th of March 2026. France has proposed a restriction on the placing on the...