Softlines & Leather Monthly Bulletin - November 2021
EUROPE
New circular economy action plan
On 17 November 2021, The European Commission published the new circular economy action plan.
This Resolution emphasises the need to have a circular economy and underlines that sustainable, circular, safe and non-toxic products and materials should become the norm in the EU market.
The following table summarises the most recent standard updates and upcoming dates of withdrawal (non-exhaustive):
U.S.
The following table summarises some recent ASTM standards updates.
CHINA
Focus on the upcoming Chinese footwear GB standards
With the increasing demands of the Chinese people's standard of living and consumer health and safety protection consciousness, as well as the rapid development of the shoe industry in China, the style, design and material of shoes have been updated rapidly. Government, social media, and consumers are paying more and more attention to footwear product safety issues, including chemical and physical properties.
Europe
RAPEX (European Commission Rapid Alert System for dangerous non-food products – Alerts reported by EU national authorities).
U.S.
Between 21 October and 20 November 2021, the CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) published the following recalls: 4 recalls of textile & leather products.
