March 2026

Regulatory UpdatesMarch 2026March 2026Clear searchAll RegionsNorth AmericaEuropeChinaAustralia/New ZealandMiddle EastNorth America NewsUS: Recent Updates of US State PFAS Requirements: Proposed or Amended Regulations to Phase Out Intentionally Added PFAS in Consumer ProductsRhode Island, Maryland, New York and Ohio introduced bills to expand or establish prohibitions on the manufacture and sale of consumer products containing intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. The proposals introduce requirements for manufacturer registration, disclosure, and product testing. These actions aim to reduce public and environmental exposure to these chemicals, creating new compliance obligations for manufacturers and distributors selling covered products in these states.To reduce public and environmental exposure to certain harmful chemicals in the United States, the states of Rhode Island, Maryland, New York and Ohio introduced bills to expand or establish prohibitions on the manufacture and sale of consumer products containing intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Please find the analysis of these proposed PFAS Restrictions in Consumer Products as follows:1. Product-specific Bans Product Category / Definition State/Bill Requirement Effective Date Carpets / Rugs Ohio HB743 Prohibition on selling, offering for sale, or distributing in the state with intentionally added PFAS. 01 January 2028 Maryland SB686 Prohibition on manufacturing or knowingly placing for sale/distribution in the state with intentionally added PFAS (references existing §6-1604). 01 January 2024 (for existing law) New York S09073 Prohibition on selling or offering for sale in the state if containing regulated PFAS. 01 January 2028 Cookware Rhode Island H7621 Exempts certain cookware that contains perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS that are authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for food contact for consumer goods from the provision of the consumer PFAS ban act of 2024. TBD Ohio HB743 Prohibition on selling, offering for sale, or distributing in the state with intentionally added PFAS. 01 January 2028 Maryland SB686 Prohibition on sale or distribution in the state with intentionally added PFAS. 01 January 2028 New York S09073 Prohibition on selling or offering for sale in the state if containing regulated PFAS. 01 January 2028 Cosmetics Ohio HB743 Prohibition on selling, offering for sale, or distributing in the state with intentionally added PFAS. 01 January 2028 Maryland SB686 Prohibition on sale or distribution in the state with intentionally added PFAS. 01 January 2028 Fabric Treatments Ohio HB743 Prohibition on selling, offering for sale, or distributing in the state with intentionally added PFAS. 01 January 2028 Maryland SB686 Prohibition on sale or distribution in the state with intentionally added PFAS. 01 January 2029 New York S09073 Prohibition on selling or offering for sale in the state if containing regulated PFAS. 01 January 2028 Juvenile Products Ohio HB743 Prohibition on selling, offering for sale, or distributing in the state with intentionally added PFAS. 01 January 2028 Maryland SB686 Prohibition on sale or distribution in the state with intentionally added PFAS. 01 January 2028 Feminine Hygiene Products Ohio HB743 Prohibition on selling, offering for sale, or distributing in the state with intentionally added PFAS. 01 January 2028 Maryland SB686 Prohibition on sale or distribution in the state with intentionally added PFAS. 01 January 2028 Ski Wax Ohio HB743 Prohibition on selling, offering for sale, or distributing in the state with intentionally added PFAS. 01 January 2028 Maryland SB686 Prohibition on sale or distribution in the state with intentionally added PFAS. 01 January 2029 New York S09073 Prohibition on selling or offering for sale in the state if containing regulated PFAS. 01 January 2028 Textiles / Furnishings Ohio HB743 Prohibition on sale of textile furnishings & upholstered furniture with intentionally added PFAS. 01 January 2028 Maryland SB686 Prohibition on sale of textiles, textile furnishings, & upholstered furniture with intentionally added PFAS. 01 January 2029 New York S09073 Prohibition on selling or offering for sale, textile articles containing regulated PFAS. 01 January 2028 Cleaning Products Ohio HB743 Prohibition on selling, offering for sale, or distributing in the state with intentionally added PFAS. 01 January 2028 Maryland SB686 Prohibition on sale or distribution in the state with intentionally added PFAS. 01 January 2028 New York S09073 Prohibition on selling or offering for sale in the state if containing regulated PFAS. 01 January 2028 Dental Floss Ohio HB743 Prohibition on selling, offering for sale, or distributing in the state with intentionally added PFAS. 01 January 2028 New York S09073 Prohibition on selling or offering for sale in the state if containing regulated PFAS. 01 January 2028 Architectural Paints New York S09073 Prohibition on selling or offering for sale in the state if containing regulated PFAS. 01 January 2028 Paint Maryland SB686 Prohibition on sale or distribution in the state with intentionally added PFAS. 01 January 2029 Personal Care Products Maryland SB686 Prohibition on sale or distribution in the state with intentionally added PFAS. 01 January 2028 Pet Food Packaging Maryland SB686 Prohibition on sale or distribution of components intended for direct food contact with intentionally added PFAS. 01 January 2028 Definition Rhode Island H7737 Update the definition of “Intentionally added PFAS.” (Governed by H7621) 2. Reporting, Registration & Disclosure Requirements Requirement Type State / Bill Specific Requirement Effective/Deadline Manufacturer Reporting Ohio HB743 Manufacturers must submit detailed information (e.g., amount, purpose) to the Director of Environmental Protection for products with intentionally added PFAS. 01 January 2027 (initial) Product Registration Maryland SB686 Manufacturers must register certain products that contain intentionally added PFAS with the Department of the Environment, submit a disclosure form, and pay a fee. 01 January 2028 (deadline) Certificate of Compliance New York S09073 Manufacturers must provide persons selling the product in the state with a certificate of compliance attesting the product contains no regulated PFAS. Knowingly providing a false certificate is a violation. Retailers relying in good faith are not liable. Upon enactment Testing & Verification Multiple (RI, OH, MD, NY) The regulator may direct a manufacturer to provide third-party test results or a certificate of compliance within 30 days if there is reason to believe a product is non-compliant. Upon request 3. Common ExemptionsAll proposed bills generally include the following exemptions (with varying specifics):Used products offered for sale or resale.“Currently unavoidable use”: A use determined by the state agency to be essential for health, safety, or the functioning of society and for which alternatives are not reasonably available.Specific products: e.g., certain firefighting foam, PFAS used in industrial manufacturing processes.4. Core Insights:Diverse Legislative Models: States are moving from specific product bans (RI, MD for some) to bans + mandatory reporting (OH), and toward broader concentration-based bans + supply chain certification (NY).Definitions are Tightening: The definition of "intentionally added PFAS" (RI) now includes degradation products. "Regulated PFAS" (NY) introduces a total organic fluorine threshold, significantly broadening the regulatory net.Supply Chain Liability is Clarified: New York's certificate of compliance system clearly delineates responsibilities between manufacturers and retailers.Long-Term Roadmap is Clear: Ohio's 2033 comprehensive ban deadline signals that PFAS phase-out is a long-term regulatory direction.Manufacturers should check the product lists, reporting/registration obligations, exemption conditions, and effective dates for each state where their products are sold and take action in advance to establish corresponding product compliance verification and information disclosure processes.Read MoreUnited States (US) Recalls Summary (01 February 2026 to 28 February 2026) In the US, when hazards are identified in consumer products, they will be recalled and published in the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Recent Recalls on the CPSC website, which is updated daily. The US recalls from 01 February 2026 to 28 February 2026 are summarized below: Hazards Frequency Risk of Death 34 Injury Hazard 27 Ingestion Hazard 13 Entrapment Hazard 11 Burn Hazard 10 Poisoning Hazard 10 Fire Hazard 7 Tip-Over Hazard 6 Choking Hazard 6 Laceration Hazard 5 Other Hazards* 18 *Other Hazards include Drowning Hazard, Fall Hazard, Health Risk Hazard, Lead Poisoning Hazard, Strangulation Hazard, Entanglement Hazard and Impact Hazard with a frequency of less than 5. Product Categories Frequency Toys and Childcare Products 22 Furniture 11 Electrical Appliances 7 Bodycare / Cosmetics 4 Fabric / Textile / Garment / Home Textile 4 Chemicals 3 Protective Equipment 3 Tools and Hardware 2 Household Items 2 Other Categories* 4 *Other Categories include Home Electrical Appliances, Computer / Audio / Video / Other Electronics & Accessories, Sporting Goods / Equipment and Accessories Items with a frequency of less than 2. For a complete list, click hereRead MoreCanada Recalls Summary (01 February 2026 to 28 February 2026) In Canada, when hazards are identified in consumer products, they will be recalled and published in the Recalls and Safety Alerts Database on the Health Canada website, which is updated daily. The Canada recalls from 01 February 2026 to 28 February 2026 are summarized below: Hazards Frequency Strangulation Hazard 4 Chemical Hazard 3 Fire Hazard 3 Injury Hazard 3 Fall Hazard 2 Choking Hazard 2 Entrapment Hazard 2 Drowning Hazard 1 Burn Hazard 1 Ingestion Hazard 1 Impact Hazard 1 Product Categories Frequency Household Items 5 Toys and Childcare Products 3 Home Electrical Appliances 3 Bodycare / Cosmetics 3 Tools and Hardware 2 Sporting Goods / Equipment 1 Electrical Appliances 1 Protective Equipment 1 For a complete list, click hereRead MoreEurope NewsEuropean Commission Publishes Safety Gate 2025 Annual ReportThe European Commission published the Safety Gate 2025 Annual Report, detailing the performance of the Safety Gate Rapid Alert System for dangerous non-food products under the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR – Regulation (EU) 2023/988), applicable since 13 December 2024. In 2025, a total of 4,671 alerts and 5,794 follow-up actions were validated. The report identifies cosmetics, toys, and electrical appliances as the top notified product categories, with chemical risk as the predominant type of risk. It also highlights key regulatory and enforcement developments, including AI-powered market surveillance tools, the Consumer Safety Gateway, and the adoption of the Principles for Consumer Product Safety of the United Nations.The European Commission published the Safety Gate 2025 Annual Report, providing a comprehensive overview of product safety alerts circulated among European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) Member States. The Safety Gate Rapid Alert System is governed by the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR – Regulation (EU) 2023/988), applicable since 13 December 2024, which requires all products placed on the European market to be safe.In 2025, 4,671 alerts were notified in the Safety Gate system, the highest recorded number since the system was launched in 2003. This is a 13% increase compared to 2024, and more than double the number of alerts reported in 2022. National authorities also issued a record number of follow-up actions, with 5,794 follow-up actions notified, which is a 35% increase compared to the previous year. This reflects the growing effectiveness of the system, reinforced under the General Product Safety Regulation; it allows for an increasingly systematic sharing of information between market surveillance authorities across the EU and EEA.Major Findings1. Top three most notified product categoriesCosmetics - 36%Toys - 16%Electrical Appliances and equipment - 11%'Cosmetics' is the most frequently notified product category on Safety Gate for the third year, representing each year around a third of the alerts validated. Specific to the alerts concerning cosmetics, 77% were related to the presence of 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA, also known as 'Lilial'), a banned synthetic fragrance which can have harmful effects on the reproductive system and cause skin irritation.2. Top three most notified types of riskChemical - 53%Injury 14%Choking 9%ChemicalBMHCA in cosmetics , which has been prohibited since March 2022, accounted for a large share of the alerts signaling a chemical risk reported Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl) phosphine oxide (TPO) which was banned in cosmetic products in September 2025 and is found in nail polish. This demonstrates the authorities’ close monitoring of newly adopted chemical restrictions and their swift enforcement actions to remove non‑compliant products from the market and reduce risks to consumers.Phthalates which are still very often detected in plastic toys and other products for children. Lead which is very often found in solders. Short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) which are found in cables.InjuryGeneral injury risks were also very commonly identified among the alerts validated in 2025. These included incidents ranging from motor vehicle accidents to childcare products or toys that fail to adequately protect children from falls or other injuries.ChokingThis risk primarily affects young children and is often linked to small components in toys or clothing, such as buttons or decorative elements. As young children frequently place objects in their mouths, these small parts may be swallowed, leading to choking. In particular, the ingestion of small or button batteries can be fatal due to the chemical reactions they trigger within the digestive tract.3. Highlighted initiatives regarding EU product safety policyThe Commission supports market surveillance authorities with AI‑enabled web‑crawling tools to strengthen online product safety enforcement. These tools detect dangerous, unsafe, or non‑compliant products on online marketplaces and facilitate rapid action. 20,800+ dangerous product URLs were identified by AI crawlers in 2025. Online marketplaces operating in the EU are required under the General Product Safety Regulation to register in the Safety Gate Portal and provide a single point of contact. Several providers have voluntarily committed, through the Product Safety Pledge+, to proactively monitor Safety Gate and remove dangerous products from their platforms.Next stepsThe Commission, in cooperation with national market surveillance authorities, is preparing the 2026 product safety sweep to verify compliance with the General Product Safety Regulation. A “sweep” consists of coordinated online checks conducted simultaneously to identify infringements of EU product safety requirements in a specific sector.In parallel, the Commission is organizing Coordinated Actions for Product Safety, under which national authorities jointly test selected products and exchange best practices to strengthen market surveillance.Read MoreUnited Kingdom: UK REACH Launches First Post-Brexit SVHC Consultation for 15 Substances; Closer Alignment with EU SVHC Decisions BeginsFollowing a DEFRA policy announcement on 24 February 2026, the UK has retired its post-Brexit "Interim Principles" for identifying SVHCs and moved towards closer alignment with the EU REACH Candidate List. As a result, 26 substances have been added to the UK Registry of Intentions for SVHCs. A public consultation for the first 15 substances opened on 9 March 2026, with a deadline of 20 April 2026. The remaining 11 substances are planned for a second consultation batch in June 2026. testThe Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) policy announcement on 24 February 2026 marks a strategic shift in the United Kingdom’s (UK's) approach to Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs) under the UK registration, evaluation, authorization and restriction of chemicals regulation (UK REACH). The "Interim Principles" established after the UK's exit from the European Union (EU) in 2021 have been officially retired. The UK is now pursuing systematic alignment with the EU REACH Candidate List, reviewing substances added to the EU list since 2021. The UK Registry of Intentions (ROI) is the UK's early warning mechanism, allowing industry to comment on proposed SVHCs and begin substitution planning before formal Candidate List inclusion. Up until now, 26 entries have been added to the UK ROI-SVHC list. These represent the UK's systematic review of substances added to the EU Candidate List since 2021.On 11 March 2026, the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) launched its first formal public consultation to add 15 substances to the UK REACH Candidate List. The public consultation will be closed on 20 April 2026. The remaining 11 entries on the UK Registry of Intentions are to be included in the second batch for consultation in June 2026. The initial public consultation of 15 substances includes the following: Substance name EC number CAS number Reason for inclusion Bis(2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethyl)ether; tetraglyme 205-594-7 143-24-8 Toxic for reproduction (Article 57c) Dioctyltin dilaurate [1], stannane, dioctyl-, bis(coco acyloxy) derivs. [2], and any other stannane, dioctyl-, bis(fatty acyloxy) derivs. wherein C12 is the predominant carbon number of the fatty acyloxy moiety (DOTL) 799-973-9 [group] 222-883-3 [1] 293-901-5 [2] 3648-18-8 [1] 91648- 39-4 [2] Toxic for reproduction (Article 57c) 2,2-bis(bromomethyl)propane-1,3-diol (BMP) [1]; 2,2-dimethylpropan-1-ol, tribromo derivative/3-bromo-2,2-bis(bromomethyl)-1-propanol (TBNPA) [2]; 2,3-dibromo-1-propanol (2,3-DBPA) [3] 799-968-1 [group] 221-967-7 [1] 253-057-0 [2] 202-480-9 [3] 3296-90-0 [1] 36483-57-5/1522-92-5 [2] 96-13-9 [3] Carcinogenic (Article 57a) 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl)propionaldehyde [1] and its individual stereoisomers (2S)-3-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-2-methyl-propanal [2] and (2R)-3-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-2-methyl-propanal [3] (Lysmeral) 799-970-2 [group] 201-289-8 [1] 80-54-6 [1] 75166-30-2 [2] 75166-31-3 [3] Toxic for reproduction (Article 57c) Orthoboric acid, sodium salt 237-560-2 13840-56-7 Toxic for reproduction (Article 57c) 6,6'-di-tert-butyl-2,2'-methylenedi-p-cresol; [DMBC] 204-327-1 119-47-1 Toxic for reproduction (Article 57c) Tris(2-methoxyethoxy)vinylsilane 213-934-0 1067-53-4 Toxic for reproduction (Article 57c) N-(hydroxymethyl)acrylamide 213-103-2 924-42-5 Carcinogenic (Article 57a); Mutagenic (Article 57b) 2,2',6,6'-tetrabromo-4,4'-isopropylidenediphenol 201-236-9 79-94-7 Carcinogenic (Article 57a) Barium diboron tetraoxide 237-222-4 13701-59-2 Toxic for reproduction (Article 57c) Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide 278-355-8 75980-60-8 Toxic for reproduction (Article 57c) 2-(dimethylamino)-2-[(4-methylphenyl)methyl]-1-[4-(morpholin-4-yl)phenyl]butan-1-one (Omnirad) 438-340-0 119344-86-4 Toxic for reproduction (Article 57c) Bis(α,α-dimethylbenzyl) peroxide 201-279-3 80-43-3 Toxic for reproduction (Article 57c) 6-[(C10-C13)-alkyl-(branched, unsaturated)-2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl]hexanoic acid 701-118-1 2156592-54-8 Toxic for reproduction (Article 57c) Tetra(sodium/potassium) 7-[(E)-{2-acetamido-4-[(E)-(4-{[4-chloro-6-({2-[(4-fluoro-6-{[4-(vinylsulfonyl)phenyl]amino}-1,3,5-triazine-2- yl)amino]propyl}amino)-1,3,5-triazine-2-yl]amino}-5-sulfonato-1-naphthyl)diazenyl]-5- methoxyphenyl}diazenyl]-1,3,6-naphthalenetrisulfonate; Reactive Brown 51 466-490-7 - Toxic for reproduction (Article 57c) Because these are already EU REACH SVHC, global supply chains should ideally already be tracking them. The primary change is the legal notification requirement specifically within the UK (Great Britain) market. Read MoreEurope Recalls Summary (01 February 2026 to 28 February 2026) In Europe, when hazards are identified in non-food consumer products, the products will be recalled and published in the Safety Gate system, which is updated weekly. The European recalls from 01 February 2026 to 28 February 2026 are summarized below: Hazards Frequency Chemical Hazard 177 Choking Hazard 53 Electric Shock Hazard 27 Injury Hazard 22 Environmental Hazard 19 Fire Hazard 11 Burn Hazard 10 Suffocation Hazard 8 Strangulation Hazard 7 Other Hazards* 21 *Other Hazards include Health Risk Hazard, Damage to Sight, Drowning Hazard, Cut Hazard, Microbiological Hazard, Entrapment Hazard, Damage to Hearing, Safety Risk Hazard and Risk of Difficulty Breathing with a frequency of less than 7. Product Categories Frequency Bodycare / Cosmetics 129 Toys and Childcare Products 83 Electrical Appliances 21 Home Electrical Appliances 19 Jewelry 15 Chemicals 13 Sporting Goods / Equipment 9 Fabric / Textile / Garment / Home Textile 9 Machinery 5 Other Categories* 22 *Other Categories include Protective Equipment, Footwear, Tools and Hardware, Accessories, Computer / Audio / Video / Other Electronics & Accessories, Outdoor Living Items, Food Contact Material, Stationery and Furniture with a frequency of less than 5. Notifying Country Frequency Italy 88 France 47 Czechia 31 United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland 27 Sweden 20 Germany 16 Spain 13 Norway 13 Estonia 12 Hungary 12 Finland 9 Other Countries* 37 *Other Countries include Luxembourg, Denmark, Poland, Austria, Ireland, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Belgium and The Netherlands with a frequency of less than 9. For a complete list, click hereRead MoreChina NewsChina Recalls Summary (01 February 2026 to 28 February 2026) In China, when hazards are identified in consumer products, they will be recalled and published in the SAMR Defective Product Administrative Centre, which is updated daily. The China recalls from 01 February 2026 to 28 February 2026 are summarized below: Hazards Frequency Safety Risk Hazard 19 Electric Shock Hazard 12 Suffocation Hazard 7 Fall Hazard 6 Injury Hazard 6 Fire Hazard 6 Health Risk Hazard 5 Burn Hazard 5 Other Hazards* 14 *Other Hazards include Risk of Allergy, Crash Hazard, Damage to Skin, Damage to Sight, Swallowing Risk, Explosion Hazard, Laceration Hazard and Puncture Hazard with a frequency of less than 3. Product Categories Frequency Toys and Childcare Products 16 Home Electrical Appliances 11 Sporting Goods / Equipment 6 Accessories 5 Food Contact Material 5 Electrical Appliances 3 Protective Equipment 3 Stationery 3 Furniture 2 Chemicals 2 Other Categories* 4 *Other Categories include Jewelry, Footwear, Computer / Audio / Video / Other Electronics & Accessories and Fabric / Textile / Garment / Home Textile with a frequency of less than 2. Provinces Frequency Guangdong 11 Hunan 9 Shanghai 8 Shandong 7 Hubei 5 Tianjin 5 Anhui 3 Shanxi 3 Beijing 2 Shaanxi 2 Sichuan 2 Henan 1 Liaoning 1 Shantou 1 For a complete list, click hereRead MoreAustralia/New Zealand NewsAustralia Recalls Summary (01 February 2026 to 28 February 2026) In Australia, when hazards are identified in consumer products, they will be recalled and published in the Recalls and Safety Alerts Database on the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission website, which is updated daily. The Australia recalls from 01 February 2026 to 28 February 2026 are summarized below: Hazards Frequency Injury Hazard 10 Risk of Death 9 Choking Hazard 4 Electric Shock Hazard 2 Swallowing Risk 2 Health Risk Hazard 1 Fall Hazard 1 Product Categories Frequency Toys and Childcare Products 4 Electrical Appliances 3 Computer / Audio / Video / Other Electronics & Accessories 2 Tools and Hardware 1 Food Contact Material 1 For a complete list, click hereRead MoreMiddle East NewsSaudi Arabia – Technical Regulation for Textile Products (TR No. A.M 164-18-05-02)The updated Saudi Technical Regulation for Textile Products establishes strengthened safety, chemical, labeling and conformity assessment requirements for textile products sold in the Kingdom. It expands obligations for economic operators, enhances chemical restrictions, clarifies fiber‑labeling rules, and aligns conformity modules with national product safety regulations.It enters into force within 180 days from publication in the Official Gazette, with an additional correction period of up to 365 days for economic operators to regularise their status. Previously issued regulations in the same field are repealed upon entry into force. On 02 Mar 2026 , the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia updated the Technical Regulation for Textile Products (TR No. A.M 164-18-05-02) to enhance the safety, chemical, labeling and conformity assessment requirements for textile products sold within the Kingdom. Additional details are outlined below:1. Scope Applies to textile products containing ≥80% textile fibers, including garments, fabrics, home textiles and composite products. Exemptions include medical products and regulated footwear. 2. Strengthened Obligations for Economic Operators Manufacturers must ensure pre‑market compliance, issue a Declaration of Conformity (DoC), maintain 10‑year documentation, conduct risk assessments, ensure Arabic labeling, and manage recalls and consumer complaints. Importers must verify conformity before importation, add importer information, maintain local DoC + technical file for 10 years. Distributors must verify compliance before sale, ensure storage safety, and support market surveillance. 3. Enhanced Technical Requirements Chemical Restrictions: bans/limits heavy metals, formaldehyde, organotin compounds, phthalates, pesticides, chlorinated organics, azo dyes, carcinogenic amines, allergenic dyes, perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS)/perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), carcinogenic, mutagenic, or toxic for reproduction (CMR) substances, Persistent, Bio-accumulative and Toxic (PBT)/very Persistent and very Bioaccumulative (vPvB) chemicals. Skin Safety: pH must be within safe range, colorfastness tests for wash, sweat, saliva (children) must meet limits.Children's Safety (