Insights by Category: Footwear
Vol. 1523 | 09 Feb 2026
U.S. – January 2026 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis
In January 2026, there were 512 60-day notices for violation of Prop 65, of which 63% of the notices (320 notices) served were for the category of Lead, 10% of notices (51 notices) were served for the presence of Phthalates, 27% of the notices (140) were for the presence of other chemicals, and 0.2% of the notices (1 notice) for the combined presence of Lead and Phthalates.
Vol. 1522 | 09 Feb 2026
EU REACH – ECHA Adds Two Hazardous Chemicals to the Candidate List
n-hexane and BPAF added to SVHC. SVHC now contains 253 entries for chemicals that can harm people or the environment. Companies are responsible for managing the risks of these chemicals and giving customers and consumers information on their safe use.
Vol. 1519 | 02 Feb 2026
Japan – Approved Restriction on PFHxS-Related Substances
Japan's Cabinet Order No. 416 of 2025 regulates PFHxS-related compounds as Class I Specified Chemical Substances under CSCL, prohibiting their manufacture, import, use, and banning specific products from June 17, 2026.
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.