Be Aware of the Latest Trade Regulatory Changes
The European Union (EU) restricts the use of bisphenol A (BPA) and other hazardous bisphenols in food‑contact materials (FCMs) in the extensive Note for Guidance
To restrict per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer products, France implemented strict controls under Decree No. 2025-1376, representing one of the most comprehensive national initiatives
Clothing and footwear waste amounting to about 12kg is disposed per person every year in the world. To make things worse, less than 1% of
In early 2025, the State Taxation Administration (STA) of China issued the “Announcement of the State Administration of Taxation on Matters Relating to Supporting the
India published a guidance document for recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) for use in food contact materials (FCM) in May 2025, following the introduction of new
Cork, widely used in the food and beverage industry to seal containers (often bottles) and also commonly found in trays, placemats, fruit bowls and many
The US state of New York has approved measures to prohibit the use of intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in firefighting personal protective
With the ongoing tariff changes, global buyers and suppliers will inevitably be affected and need to adapt their trade strategies accordingly. This article serves a
India has opened new opportunities for sustainable packaging by permitting recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) in food contact materials. This regulatory shift presents significant opportunities for
A welcome breakthrough in US-China trade relations has created exciting opportunities for international buyers and suppliers. The United States has significantly reduced tariffs on Chinese
To protect consumers at large, the EU Directive 87/357/EEC prohibits the marketing, import and manufacture of products that look like foodstuffs but that in fact should
Wood products manufacturers and traders should pay attention to Germany’s amendment to its Chemicals Prohibition Ordinance (ChemVerbotsV), which repealed its national law on formaldehyde emissions