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

The latest sustainability-related legislation and news covering hazardous chemicals, extended Prop 65 list, plastic tax, sustainable water usage, waste sorting, environmental labelling and more.

Whatever our priorities, the way we live, what we buy and how things are manufactured is under increasing focus in relation to the impacts on the climate and environment. Find out how we can help your business be more sustainable and positively affect climate change

Eurofins Assurance has launched our Zero Waste to Landfill Certification Scheme to help manufacturers and retailers become more sustainable and provide fact-based evidence to and validate their waste diversion claims.

California’s dual-track regulations require brands to manage both Proposition 65 exposure warnings and categorical bans on “intentionally added” PFAS in textiles, cosmetics, and food packaging. Statutes like AB 1817 set strict Total Organic Fluorine (TOF) thresholds of 100 ppm by 2025, dropping to 50 ppm in 2027, while AB 347 introduces new DTSC enforcement and registration mandates. To ensure market access, companies must implement a strategy of portfolio mapping, supplier audits, and laboratory verification using both TOF screening and targeted analysis.

With the impending introduction of the EU’s Digital Product Passport (DPP), businesses are already seeking ways to ensure they meet the anticipated requirements for sustainability and environmental transparency.

As 2024 ends, sustainability in the consumer products market is rapidly evolving, with the EU introducing mandatory ESG regulations like the Deforestation and Sustainable Product Regulations. These shifts are paving the way for a circular economy, despite political and economic challenges. The drive for sustainability is intensifying, pushing businesses and governments to act swiftly.

We are thrilled to introduce our latest digital resource intended to help brands, retailers, designers, technologists, and sustainability managers in evaluating the environmental impacts related to footwear.

Eurofins Assurance has launched our Zero Waste to Landfill Certification Scheme to help manufacturers and retailers become more sustainable and provide fact-based evidence to and validate their waste diversion claims.