NEWSupdate:2021-03-04 NO.: DOC210301-012021 update to TPCH Model LegislationIn February 2021, the Toxics in Packaging Clearinghouse (TPCH) announced the organization’s 2021 update to their Model Toxics in Packaging Legislation. The update includes the addition of the class of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and ortho-phthalates as regulated chemicals, as well as new processes and criteria for identifying and regulating additional chemicals of high concern in packaging. The revised TPCH control harmful substances and the limited value is as follows:
The previous (prior to 2021) TPCH Model Legislation and laws enacted in 19 states prohibit the intentional use of cadmium, lead, mercury, and hexavalent chromium in any finished package or packaging component. The laws also limit the total incidental concentration of the four metals to 100 ppm. The 2021 update TPCH Model Legislation, will affect the enterprises exporting to the United States that they should carefully selected the packaging materials to ensure that the packaging materials accord with the latest packaging regulations. For further details, please refer to the below link: |
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