July 2025

Regulatory UpdatesJuly 2025July 2025Clear searchAll RegionsNorth AmericaEuropeChinaAustralia/New ZealandNorth America NewsUnited States (US) Recalls Summary (01 June 2025 to 30 June 2025) 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 June 2025 to 30 June 2025 are summarized below: Hazards Frequency Fall Hazard 9 Fire Hazard 9 Risk of Death 8 Injury Hazard 8 Burn Hazard 6 Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard 4 Entrapment Hazard 4 Laceration Hazard 2 Suffocation Hazard 2 Other Hazards* 8 *Other Hazards include Drowning Hazard, Electric Shock Hazard, Risk of Mold Exposure, Choking Hazard, Impact Hazard, Ingestion Hazard, Tip-Over Hazard and Amputation Hazard with a frequency of less than 2. Product Categories Frequency Home Electrical Appliances 8 Sporting Goods / Equipment 7 Toys and Childcare Products 7 Furniture 5 Electrical Appliances 3 Outdoor Living Items 2 Machinery 1 For a complete list click hereRead MoreCanada Recalls Summary (01 June 2025 to 30 June 2025) 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 June 2025 to 30 June 2025 are summarized below: Hazards Frequency Fire Hazard 7 Entrapment Hazard 5 Fall Hazard 3 Poisoning Hazard 3 Chemical Hazard 2 Laceration Hazard 2 Ingestion Hazard 2 Injury Hazard 2 Drowning Hazard 1 Risk of Mold Exposure 1 Burn Hazard 1 Electric Shock Hazard 1 Product Categories Frequency Home Electrical Appliances 5 Toys and Childcare Products 5 Electrical Appliances 4 Outdoor Living Items 3 Machinery 2 Bodycare / Cosmetics 1 Food Contact Material 1 Fabric / Textile / Garment / Home Textile 1 Sporting Goods / Equipment 1 Protective Equipment 1 For a complete list click hereRead MoreEurope NewsEurope Recalls Summary (01 June 2025 to 30 June 2025) 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 June 2025 to 30 June 2025 are summarized below: Hazards Frequency Chemical Hazard 226 Electric Shock Hazard 83 Choking Hazard 41 Injury Hazard 31 Fire Hazard 17 Drowning Hazard 10 Damage to Sight 7 Suffocation Hazard 6 Cut Hazard 5 Other Hazards* 26 *Other Hazards include Health Risk Hazard, Environmental Hazard, Burn Hazard, Microbiological Hazard, Asphyxiation Hazard, Damage to Hearing, Strangulation Hazard and Entrapment Hazard with a frequency of less than 5. Product Categories Frequency Bodycare / Cosmetics 170 Home Electrical Appliances 97 Toys and Childcare Products 66 Chemicals 22 Sporting Goods / Equipment 22 Fabric / Textile / Garment / Home Textile 12 Jewelry 8 Other Hazards* 22 *Other Categories include Tools and Hardware, Electrical Appliances, Protective Equipment, Computer / Audio / Video / Other Electronics & Accessories, Machinery, Stationery, Outdoor Living Items and Household Items with a frequency of less than 7. Notifying Country Frequency Italy 129 France 62 United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland 36 Czechia 35 Hungary 31 Germany 22 Poland 18 Finland 16 Austria 14 Slovakia 11 Ireland 11 Malta 8 Other Countries 26 *Other Countries include Croatia, Sweden, Spain, Latvia, Lithuania, Iceland, Cyprus, The Netherlands and Luxembourg with a frequency of less than 7. For a complete list click hereRead MoreFinal Draft Version of the New EU Toy Safety RegulationThe European Union (EU) has finalized the Council’s compromise text for the proposed Toy Safety Regulation (TSR), which will replace Directive 2009/48/EC. The new TSR introduces comprehensive updates to chemical, physical, mechanical, and digital safety requirements for toys placed on the EU market, while ensuring alignment with the General Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988. A key feature is the introduction of a Digital Product Passport (DPP), which aims to improve transparency, traceability, and market surveillance.In June 2025, the Council of the European Union adopted its final compromise text for the new Toy Safety Regulation (TSR). This regulation repeals Directive 2009/48/EC (Toy Safety Directive, (TSD)) and aims to address evolving technological, chemical, and consumer safety challenges.The new TSR draft introduces significant revisions to the TSD, including but not limited to:1. Scope and ExclusionsThe regulation applies to all products designed for or intended for play by children under 14 years of age, including products with additional functions beyond play such as digital functions, artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and connected featuresExclusions from Toy Definition:Scooters designed for children with a body mass exceeding 20 kgBooks intended for children older than 36 months, provided they are made entirely of paper or cardboard without play value or added components2. Enhanced Chemical Safety Requirements Chemical Safety Assessment Enhancements: Manufacturers must consider both individual chemical exposure and combined exposure hazards in toysExpansion of Chemical Bans: 2009/48/EC Final Draft of TSR Substances classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic, or toxic for reproduction (CMR substances) under Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 for classification, labeling and packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP) Substances under Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 classified as• Carcinogenic, mutagenic, or toxic for reproduction (CMR substances) • Endocrine disruptors (ED) categories 1 or 2 for human health and the environment• Specific target organ toxicity (STOT) category 1 (single or repeated exposure)• Respiratory sensitizers category 1• Skin sensitizers category 1A Prohibition of Specific Chemicals:The intentional use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is prohibited34 bisphenols identified by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) as toxic for reproduction or endocrine disruptors under the CLP regulation 1272/2008, including the following bisphenols, are banned in toys: CAS Number Name of bisphenol 77-40-7 4,4'-(1-methylpropylidene)bisphenol (bisphenol B, BPB) 79-97-0 4,4’-isopropylidenedi-o-cresol (bisphenol C, BPC) 85-60-9 6,6'-di-tert-butyl-4,4'- butylidenedi-m-cresol 118-82-1 2,2',6,6'-tetra-tert-butyl-4,4'-methylenediphenol (TBMD) 1745-89-7 4,4'-isopropylidenebis[2-allylphenol] 5613-46-7 4,4'-isopropylidenedi-2,6-xylol 19224-29-4 2,2'-[(1-methylethylidene)bis(4,1-phenyleneoxy)]bisethyl diacetate 27689-12-9 (1-methylethylidene)bis(4,1-phenyleneoxy-3,1-propanediyl) bismethacrylate 95235-30-6 4-(4-isopropoxyphenylsulfonyl)phenol 41481-66-7 2,2'-diallyl-4,4'-sulfonyldiphenol (TG-SA) Chemical Substance Requirements Updates:Nitrosamines and nitrosatable substances in toys are restricted in five categories of toys: N-nitrosamines(mg/kg) N-nitrosatable substances(mg/kg) a) Toys intended for use by children under 36 months and intended or likely to be placed in the mouth 0.01 0.1 b) Toys intended for use by children under 36 months not covered by point a) above 0.05 1.0 c) Toys intended for use by children of 36 months and over and intended to be placed in the mouth 0.05 1.0 d) Balloons 0.05 1.0 e) Finger paints, slimes and putties 0.02 1.0 *new or revised requirements are in italic and blueRestrictions are imposed on the following chemicals across all toys: Substance CAS numbers Requirement Limit TCEP 115-96-8 5 mg/kg TCPP 13674-84-5 5 mg/kg TDCP 13674-87-8 5 mg/kg Formamide 75-12-7 20 μg/m3 (emission limit) after a maximum of 28 days from commencement of the emission testing of foam toy materials containing more than 200 mg/kg (cut-off limit based on content) 1,2-benzisothiazol3(2H)-one (BIT) 2634-33-5 5 mg/kg in aqueous toy materials 5-Chloro-2-methylisothiazolin-3(2H)-one (CIT) 26172-55-4 0.75 mg/kg in aqueous toy materials Phenol 108-95-2 5 mg/l (migration limit) in polymeric materials 10 mg/kg (content limit) as a preservative Formaldehyde 50-00-0 1.5 mg/l (migration limit) in polymeric toy material0.062 mg/m3 (emission limit) in wood toy material30 mg/kg (content limit) in textile toy material30 mg/kg (content limit) in leather toy material30 mg/kg (content limit) in paper toy material 10 mg/kg (content limit) in water-based toy material Aniline 62-53-3 30 mg/kg (content limit) after reductive cleavage in textile toy material and leather toy material10 mg/kg (content limit) as free aniline in finger paints30 mg/kg (content limit) after reductive cleavage in finger paints Styrene 100-42-5 0.77 mg/l (migration limit) in polymeric toy materials Bisphenol A 80-05-7 0.005 mg/l (migration limit) Acrylonitrile 107-13-1 0.01 mg/l (migration limit) in polymeric toy materials Butadiene 106-99-0 0.07 mg/l (migration limit) in polymeric toy materials Vinyl chloride 75-01-4 0.01 mg/l (migration limit) in polymeric toy materials *new or revised requirements are in italic Allergenic Fragrance Updates:Allergenic fragrances are prohibited in toys intended for children under 36 months or those meant to be placed in the mouth unless their presence is technically unavoidable under Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and do not exceed a concentration of 10 mg/kg (reduced from the current limit of 100 mg/kg)Fragrances must be listed on the toy's label or accompanying documentation and be included in the DPP3. Physical and Mechanical Safety EnhancementsEstablishes maximum values for both impulse noise and continuous noise emitted by sound producing toys based on scientific studies and recommendation from medical expertsSpecial attention is given to toys associated with food, which present unique choking hazards distinct from those posed by toys alone4. Warnings Safety Pictogram Requirements: Toys unsuitable for children under 36 months must display a pictogram with a minimum diameter of 10 mmAll warnings shall be preceded by the word “Warning” or by a generic pictogram which shall be displayed in a prominent way5. Digital Product PassportThe DPP will replace the EU declaration of conformity (DoC). It will include product-specific data such as the DoC and additional information accessible electronically via a data carrierThe Commission is required to adopt delegated acts within 12 months after the date of entry into force (EIF) of the TSR to define technical requirements for the DPPThe Commission will issue practical guidelines and tailor-made guidance to assist small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in establishing a DPP. An automatic translation tool must be provided for official languages in Member States where the toy is marketed. These resources will be available within one year after the EIF of the TSRA back-up copy of the digital product passport shall be available through a digital product passport service providerBy completing the DPP and applying the CE marking, the manufacturer is making a declaration that their toy follows the requirements of the Regulation and takes full responsibility for the toy6. Integration with the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR)The TSR is designed to operate complementary to GPSR (EU) 2023/988. Online marketplaces must adhere to Article 22 of Regulation (EU) 2023/988 on product safety7. Technical DocumentationAmends the elements to be included in the technical documentation:A detailed description of the design and manufacture including a list of components and materials used in the toy is requiredA list of substances and mixtures used, to include the safety data sheet (SDS), is required to be part of the technical documentationTransitional Provisions:The TSD will be repealed on the first day of the month following 54 months after the EIFA transitional period of 30 months after the EIF of the TSR will be in placeRead MoreECHA Launched a Consultation for 1,1'-(ethane-1,2-diyl)bis[pentabromobenzene] Consideration as Addition to Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC)ECHA announced a consultation phase for potential inclusion of 1,1'-(ethane-1,2-diyl)bis[pentabromobenzene] (Abbreviation: DBDPE) as SVHC. Should this listing be approved, the number of substances recognized on the SVHC Candidate List will be updated to 251 entries. On 27 June 2025, the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) launched a 45-days public consultation on 1,1'-(ethane-1,2-diyl)bis[pentabromobenzene (DBDPE) as a new potential Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC). A decision will be made whether this substance will be included in the ECHA Candidate List of SVHC after the consultation period which will end on 11 August 2025. If approved as an addition to the Candidate List, the number of SVHCs will be updated from 250 entries to 251 entries.Highlights regarding this substance are shown in the table below. Substance name EC number CAS number Reason for inclusion Possible usage 1,1'-(ethane-1,2-diyl)bis[pentabromobenzene] (DPDPE) 284-366-9 84852-53-9 vPvB*(Article 57e) Formulation of flame retardantsThermoplastics in various sectors, including:electronic and electrical components and electronic enclosuresconstruction (building, roofing)automotive (e.g. wires and cables)Formulation of adhesives, sealants, coatings and inksWood plastic compositeFoam used in construction *Remark:VPvB = very Persistent and very BioaccumulativeIt is important for manufacturers, importers and distributors to continually review materials and products to ensure compliance with SVHC.Read MoreEU: POPs Regulation is Amended by Including UV-328The European Union has approved Regulation (EU) 2025/843 to add UV-328 to the chemical list in Part A of Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 (the POPs regulation) to phase out its use.On 5 May 2025, the European Commission approved Regulation (EU) 2025/843 to add UV-328 to Part A of Annex I to the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) regulation, Regulation (EU) 2019/1021. Annex A, as outlined in point (4) of (EU) 2025/843, contains a list of chemicals in which each Party to the Convention is required to prohibit the chemicals on the list and/or take the legal and administrative measures necessary to eliminate their production, use, import and export.Here is how the phase-out of UV-328 will be managed: Substance name EC number CAS number Exemption on intermediate use or other specification ‘2-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4,6-di-tert-pentylphenol(UV-328) 247-384-8 25973-55-1 Specification (in substances, mixtures or articles) 100 mg/kg (0,01 % by weight) - from 4 August 202510 mg/kg (0,001 % by weight) - from 4 August 20271 mg/kg (0,0001 % by weight) - from 4 August 2029Exemption(Including but not limited to:)Land-based motor vehicles - until 4 August 2030Industrial coating for land-based motor vehicles, engineering machines, rail transportation vehicles, and in heavy-duty coating for large steel structures - until 4 August 2030Mechanical separators in blood collection tubes -until 4 August 2030Triacetyl cellulose film in polarizers - until 4 August 2030Photographic paper - until 4 August 2030Civilian and military aircrafts - until 4 August 2030 *Remark:Date of entry into force is pending notification.Interested parties shall take necessary measures in advance to comply with the upcoming requirement.Read MoreChina NewsChina Recalls Summary (01 June 2025 to 30 June 2025) 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 June 2025 to 30 June 2025 are summarized below: Hazards Frequency Safety Risk Hazard 15 Health Risk Hazard 9 Electric Shock Hazard 9 Injury Hazard 9 Burn Hazard 8 Entanglement Hazard 7 Suffocation Hazard 6 Damage to Sight 5 Fire Hazard 3 Other Hazards* 8 *Other Hazards include Ingestion Hazard, Crash Hazard, Laceration Hazard, Impact Hazard, Skin Irritation Risk, Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard and Poisoning Hazard with a frequency of less than 3. Product Categories Frequency Food Contact Material 14 Fabric / Textile / Garment / Home Textile 13 Electrical Appliances 9 Stationery 9 Home Electrical Appliances 6 Furniture 6 Protective Equipment 5 Toys and Childcare Products 4 Sporting Goods / Equipment 3 Other Categories* 4 *Other Categories include Footwear, Computer / Audio / Video / Other Electronics & Accessories and Chemicals with a frequency of less than 3. Provinces Frequency Jiangsu 14 Jiangxi 13 Hunan 8 Guangdong 7 Shanghai 6 Fujian 5 Henan 4 Inner Mongolia 4 Gansu 3 Anhui 3 Beijing 2 Tianjin 2 Shandong 2 For a complete list click hereRead MoreAustralia/New Zealand NewsAustralia Recalls Summary (01 June 2025 to 30 Jun 2025) 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 June 2025 ­to 30 June 2025 are summarized below: Hazards Frequency Injury Hazard 13 Choking Hazard 8 Risk of Death 7 Burn Hazard 2 Fire Hazard 1 Damage to Hearing 1 Drowning Hazard 1 Ingestion Hazard 1 Swallowing Risk 1 Product Categories Frequency Electrical Appliances 3 Pet Items 2 Toys and Childcare Products 2 Fabric / Textile / Garment / Home Textile 2 Furniture 2 Tools and Hardware 2 Stationery 1 Household Items 1 Protective Equipment 1 Sporting Goods / Equipment 1 Food Contact Material 1 Footwear 1 For a complete list click hereRead MoreSubscribe to our Regulatory UpdatesUnsubscribe at any time. Read our privacy policy.