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Sustainability regulatory updates for consumer products covering new environmental footprint rules for apparel and footwear, PFAS, and more.

A comprehensive overview of PFAS regulations in 2026 for consumer products. U.S. state-by-state bans, EU REACH updates, and PFAS testing methods.

The negative impact of persistent plastic materials on the environment is now well documented. In 2020 the National Geographic magazine stated that “Microplastics have moved into virtually every crevice on Earth”.

On 30 April 2025, CEN released EN 17681-1:2025, a substantial update to the PFAS testing standard that improves detection accuracy, especially for PFAS hidden within complex polymer structures.

Consumer products legislation news covering miscellaneous technical publications relating to environmental, plastics, packaging and waste.

The CMA’s open letter not only illuminates the outcomes of the CMA’s recent investigation into the fashion industry, but also underscores the importance of adhering to consumer protection laws.

Forests, ecodesign, packaging and more; read the latest updates in global green legislation.

Endocrine Disruptors, also known as hormonally active agents, encompass a range of natural and synthetic chemicals which are increasingly becoming targets for legislation.

As part of the EU’s Circular Economy Action Plan, the DPP is poised to catalyse substantial changes in the electrical and electronics industry, fostering sustainability and transparency.

The European Digital Product Passport (DPP), part of the Green Deal scheme, aims to provide consumers with access to information about the environmental and social impact of products related to their entire life cycle.