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Feedback Sought on Ecodesign Rules Concerning Destruction of Unsold Consumer Products
Jun 2025

On 12 June 2025, the European Commission published a draft implementing Regulation creating a common disclosure format for the discarding and destruction of unsold consumer products. The disclosure obligation focuses on the discarding of unsold consumer products for the purposes of any type of waste treatment operation including for reuse and recycling. Feedback on the draft implementing Regulation is invited until 10 July 2025.

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Washington State Modifies Lead Restrictions on Cookware
Jun 2025

The State of Washington recently modified the scope and rigorousness of its lead content restrictions on cookware.

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European Commission Issues 2024 Report on Food Contact Material Notifications
Jun 2025

The European Commission has released its 2024 annual notification report on food contact materials (FCMs) and related articles, highlighting the key products affected and the most frequently reported issues.

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Household Products - Hong Kong Trade Associations
May 2025

This page lists the contact information of Hong Kong trade associations related to household products.

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India Permits Recycled PET Plastics in Food Contact Materials
May 2025

India has allowed the use of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) in food contact materials (FCM) and articles.

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Houseware Industry in Hong Kong
Apr 2025

Hong Kong is a world-renowned sourcing centre for houseware products, including tableware, kitchenware, non-electric domestic cooking/heating appliances and sanitary ware, made from a large range of materials. In response to intensified competition from indigenous Chinese companies and other Asian suppliers, Hong Kong companies are shifting from original equipment manufacturing (OEM) to original design manufacturing (ODM). A few also develop and market their own brands. They are moving upmarket by using more advanced technology in production, providing innovative designs and improving product quality.

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EU Ecodesign and Energy Labelling Rules for Refrigeration Products to be Reviewed
Mar 2025

The European Commission has published a ‘Call for Evidence’ from any interested parties on the EU’s rules on the environmental impact of professional refrigeration products. The notification states that, although annual primary energy savings are expected to reach an estimated 15.6 TWh by 2030, this current initiative will review the ecodesign and energy labelling requirements to assess whether further energy and resource savings can be attained. Hong Kong traders wishing to provide feedback may do so by the deadline of 31 March 2025.

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North America’s E-Commerce Market Holds Vast Potential
Feb 2025

North American consumers are accustomed to using search engines to browse through product information and refer to online reviews on popular websites before making purchases online. Hence, e-commerce businesses in North America often use search engine optimisation (SEO) strategies and place ads on online media to increase brand visibility and traffic flows.

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US FDA Issues Letter to Cookware Retailers and Distributors
Feb 2025

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has informed retailers and distributors of cookware that certain imported products may leach lead into food and that these should not be available on the US market. The agency will take appropriate action when violative products are found.

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Lower Duties for Certain Textile Fabrics and Pillows
Oct 2024

Changes to the tariff classification of certain textile fabrics and pillows that were adopted recently by CBP means that imports of these products entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption on or after 9 December will benefit from lower duties.

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