Insights by Category: Footwear
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. 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. 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.
Vol. 1503 | 11 Dec 2025
U.S. - Oregon Tightens Chemical Reporting for Children's Products
Oregon has tightened Toxic-Free Kids Act reporting, requiring product-level (BNPM) disclosure of high-priority chemicals in children’s products for 2024–2025, with electronic submissions due January 31, 2026, to enhance transparency and hazard communication.
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.