New Californian Restrictions on Bisphenols in Certain Juvenile Products

Top Quote SGS publishes SafeGuardS on new Californian regulations for juvenile feeding products and sucking or teething products, which will become effective on January 1, 2026. End Quote
  • (1888PressRelease) October 19, 2024 - SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 150.24 to keep stakeholders informed about new measures in California to regulate bisphenols in two categories of product:
    • Juvenile feeding products – consumer products designed or intended to be filled with liquid, food or beverage intended primarily for consumption from that bottle or cup by children younger than 12 years of age
    • Juvenile sucking or teething products – consumer products designed or intended to help a child younger than 12 years of age with sucking or teething to facilitate sleep or relaxation

    SB 1266 (Chapter 790) was signed into law on September 27, 2024. This expands the existing ban on bisphenol A (BPA), as found in the Toxin-Free Infants and Toddlers Act (the Act), to cover all bisphenols above the practical quantitation limit (PQL, as defined under 22 California Code of Regulations §69501.1(a)(52)), to be determined by the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC).

    SGS experts publish SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed about regulatory changes that may impact their business. SafeGuardS 150.24 covers the background to the Toxin-Free Infants and Toddlers Act and includes a table with highlights of the new scope and requirements.

    SB 1266 amends the Health and Safety Code (HSC), Section 108940, and will come into effect on January 1, 2026.

    SGS Toy & Juvenile Product Services
    SGS offers a wide range of services to ensure that products comply with relevant standards for childcare articles and children’s equipment. They provide consulting, training, product development, testing, audit and inspection services to ensure that products comply with strict regulations worldwide, demonstrating the safety and quality of juvenile products being brought to the market. After all, it’s only trusted because it’s tested. Learn more about SGS’s Juvenile Product Services. [www.sgs.com/en/services/juvenile-products-and-childcare-articles]

    SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full California Bans Bisphenols in Certain Juvenile Products SafeGuardS. [www.sgs.com/en/news/2024/10/safeguards-15024-california-bans-bisphenols-in-certain-juvenile-products]

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    For further information contact:

    Dr. HingWo Tsang
    Global Information and Innovation Manager
    Tel: (+852) 2774 7420

    Melanie Tamayo
    Senior Technical Manager, SGS NA.
    Tel: + 1 312 414 9394

    Website: www.sgs.com/hardlines
    LinkedIn: SGS Connectivity & Products

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