Proposed New York State Regulation for Toxic Chemicals in Pet Products

A chemical disclosure program has been proposed by the US state of New York for pet products, in a move toward an eventual ban on toxic chemicals. End Quote

(1888PressRelease) February 07, 2025 - SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 017.25, summarizing New York State’s proposal to regulate toxic chemicals in pet products. If approved, the chemical disclosure program in A 1976 will come into force 120 days after becoming law.

Highlights of the A 1976 law include, but are not limited to:

• A definition of ‘pet products’
• A list of 83 chemicals of high concern (CHC) and nine priority chemicals (PC)
• Measures allowing competent authorities to publish, review and revise the list
• A requirement for manufacturers to notify retailers of products containing a listed chemical
• A chemical disclosure program for pet product manufacturers
• Directions to competent authorities to establish rules for implementing the Act

SGS experts publish SafeGuardS to inform stakeholders about regulatory changes that could impact their business. SafeGuardS 017.25 includes a helpful table with information on additional requirements of the new act and proposed effective dates.

Stakeholders are encouraged to refer to the original SafeGuardS 017.25 for more details.

SGS consumer product services
SGS provides news about the development of regulations affecting consumer products as a complimentary service. With an unrivaled global network of laboratories, they offer physical/mechanical testing, analytical testing and consultancy work for technical and non-technical parameters applicable to a comprehensive range of consumer products. In the end, it’s only trusted because it’s tested. Learn more about SGS’s consumer product services. [www.sgs.com/cp]

SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full New York State Intends to Regulate Toxic Chemicals in Pet Products SafeGuardS. [www.sgs.com/en/news/2025/01/safeguards-01725-new-york-state-intends-to-regulate-toxic-chemicals-in-pet-products]

Subscribe today and receive SGS SafeGuardS direct to your inbox. [http://www.sgs.com/subscribes]

For further information contact:

Dr. HingWo Tsang
Global Information and Innovation Manager
Tel: +852 2774 7420
Melanie Tamayo
Senior Technical Manager, North America
Tel: +1 (312) 414-9394

Website: www.sgs.com/hardlines
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