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. 1518 | 22 Jan 2026

India published the Cookware, Utensils and Cans for Foods and Beverages (Quality Control) Order 2026

India's 2026 QCO mandates BIS certification for aluminium utensils (IS 1660:2024) and beverage cans (IS 14407:2023), removing stainless steel utensils and certain cans from previous requirements.

Vol. 1517 | 22 Jan 2026

EU published guidance on BPA in food contact articles

EU guidance for Regulation 2024/3190 details BPA bans across food contact materials, restrictions on hazardous bisphenol substitutes, DoC requirements, 1 μg/kg detection limits, and material-specific transition periods for compliance demonstration.

Vol. 1516 | 22 Jan 2026

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

In December 2025, there were 403 60-day notices for violation of Prop 65, of which 66.75% of the notices (269 notices) served were for the category of Lead, 12.9% of notices (52 notices) were served for the presence of Phthalates, 20.1% of the notices (81) were for the presence of other chemicals.

Vol. 1515 | 19 Jan 2026

Canada - Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025 (SOR/2025-270)

The Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025 (SOR/2025-270) is Canada's updated federal rule under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) that replaces the 2012 regulations.

Vol. 1514 | 19 Jan 2026

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

In November 2025, there were 316 60-day notices for violation of Prop 65, of which 61.1% of the notices (193 notices) served were for the category of Lead, 12.7% of notices (40 notices) were served for the presence of Phthalates, 25.9% of the notices (82) were for the presence of Other Chemicals.

Vol. 1513 | 14 Jan 2026

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

In October 2025, there were 593 60-day notices for violation of Prop 65, of which 46% of the notices (271 notices) served were for the category of Lead, 10% of notices (58 notices) were served for the presence of Phthalates, 44% of the notices (263) were for the presence of other chemicals.

Vol. 1512 | 06 Jan 2026

France – Update on Prohibition of Clothing Textile Products, and Footwear Containing PFAS

France’s PFAS decree No. 2025-188 and implementing decree No. 2025-1376 prohibited PFAS in specified product groups from January 1, 2026, introduce residual PFAS thresholds, and allow specific exemptions for PPE, PPE-related waterproofing agents, and clothing/footwear with at least 20% post consumer recycled material.

Vol. 1511 | 04 Jan 2026

OEHHA issues Information Letter on Vinyl Acetate

Under OEHHA’s Vinyl Acetate guidance, only exposure to the free monomer—based on realistic use conditions—triggers Proposition 65 warnings, while Vinyl Acetate polymers and copolymers themselves are not directly subject to the warning requirement.

Vol. 1510 | 23 Dec 2025

U.S. California issues Information Letter on Bisphenol S (BPS)

OEHHA’s BPS guidance clarifies that thermal receipts and labels with BPS create consumer product exposures under Proposition 65, triggering pre purchase warnings off the receipt itself. Standard safe harbor language is acceptable, and businesses must also evaluate occupational exposure for workers handling BPS-containing paper.

Vol. 1509 | 23 Dec 2025

New version of EN 16128:2025, testing of spectacle frames and sunglasses for nickel release, was published

EN 16128:2025 refines the reference method for nickel release from spectacle frames and sunglasses, clarifying coating/migration test use, updating sample preparation and equipment options, and strengthening documentation and quality-control guidance to support REACH compliance.

Vol. 1508 | 18 Dec 2025

EU updated the harmonised standards for toys of EN71 Part 3 and Part 13

EU Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/2519 updates harmonised toy standards to EN 71 3:2019+A2:2024 and EN 71 13:2021+A2:2024, with the previous A1 versions valid only until 16 June 2027.

Vol. 1507 | 18 Dec 2025

U.S. CPSC revised the Safety Standard for Bassinets and Cradles

The CPSC’s revised bassinet and cradle standard under 16 CFR 1218 incorporates ASTM F2194-25 from February 21, 2026, strengthening structural, incline, electrical, mattress, and labelling requirements to reduce fall, suffocation, and electrical hazards.

Vol. 1506 | 17 Dec 2025

U.S. CPSC published new mandatory requirements for water beads and neck floats

CPSC’s new toy rules require safer designs and strong warnings for water bead toys and neck floats, limiting bead expansion and acrylamide and tightening buoyancy, restraint, and fit requirements, effective March and June 2026.

Vol. 1505 | 17 Dec 2025

China Market Update: Updated Textile, Footwear Products & Hardgoods Standard List 2025

China’s 2025 standard updates revise and expand mandatory and voluntary requirements for textiles, footwear, toys, children’s products, and hardgoods, introducing new product and test standards with phased implementation from 2025 through 2027.