Legislative & Regulatory UpdateVol. 1, No. 1 · June 2026 (v1 · built 2026-06-10)
📊 Prop 65 Trends — 2026 vs 2025 YTD＋ more analyses
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This month at a glance. Promo-relevant CPSC activity keeps clustering on button-cell batteries & magnets (Reese's Law). And California Prop 65 filings are up +40% year-over-year, driven by lead & cadmium — see the Prop 65 Trends analysis above.
▾CPSC Recalls24
▾Prop 65 — 60-Day Notices+40% YoY
2,410 +40%
NOVs 2026 YTD
1,435 +73%
cite lead
438 +127%
cite cadmium
143 +40%
drinkware NOVs
Chemicals cited in NOVs — 2025 vs 2026 YTD
2025 YTD 2026 YTD
Promo-relevant product categories — 2025 vs 2026 YTD
2025 YTD 2026 YTD
Product categories are an approximate keyword classification of OAG free-text; full breakdown in the Prop 65 Trends analysis (pill above).
⚠ New NOVs this issue — tweezer sets & tool kits (filed June 9, DEHP)
- cases of Pefei tweezers sets, Guradesign bike hooks — Amazon.com, Inc.AG #2026-02754 · 06/09/2026 · DEHP (phthalate) · Ecological Alliance, LLC
- cases of Tsmaddts tweezer sets, cases of Sweet View tweezers kits — Amazon.com, Inc.AG #2026-02753 · 06/09/2026 · DEHP (phthalate) · Ecological Alliance, LLC
- cases of Tomata facial care tool sets, Tiostep Clip and Go straps — Amazon.com, Inc.AG #2026-02752 · 06/09/2026 · DEHP (phthalate) · Ecological Alliance, LLC
Who’s filing — 60-Day Notices by noticing party, 2021–2026
Top 10 filers by total volume. Cell shading = relative count (darker = more); 2026 is year-to-date. Source: CA OAG register via Product Safety Source.
| Noticing party | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 YTD | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Health Advocates, Inc. | 245 | 287 | 354 | 883 | 1454 | 731 | 3,954 |
| Ecological Alliance, LLC | 551 | 352 | 283 | 298 | 349 | 113 | 1,946 |
| CalSafe Research Center, Inc. | 107 | 135 | 269 | 374 | 478 | 278 | 1,641 |
| Ema Bell | 90 | 130 | 146 | 293 | 269 | 91 | 1,019 |
| Clean Product Advocates, LLC | 0 | 187 | 180 | 120 | 246 | 191 | 924 |
| Consumer Advocacy Group, Inc. | 10 | 215 | 181 | 190 | 226 | 88 | 910 |
| Gabriel Espinoza | 58 | 64 | 159 | 211 | 253 | 100 | 845 |
| Keep America Safe and Beautiful | 181 | 149 | 154 | 115 | 171 | 35 | 805 |
| Dennis Johnson | 61 | 78 | 76 | 182 | 192 | 79 | 668 |
| Precila Balabbo | 94 | 136 | 147 | 64 | 139 | 84 | 664 |
▾Health Canada2
15
recent recalls
6
consumer products
- Walkers brand Mint Thins recalled due to undeclared milk76769 · 2021-10-28
- FireForum Novelties' Twilight Princess Costume recalled due to Flammability Hazard76735 · 2021-10-28
▾FDA — Edible Promo Gifts10
35
edible-gift recalls
12
Class I
- Ghirardelli Chocolate Company — GHIRARDELLI SWEET GROUND POWDER WHITE CHOCOLATE FLAVORED NET WT 50oz (3lbs 2oz) H-0844-2026 · 2026-05-27
- WE R NUTS — Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace Milk Chocolate Bridge Mix, 11 oz Net Wt, packed in H-0775-2026 · 2026-05-20
- Walker Honey Co — Fain s Blackberry Honey Spread, 12oz net wt., UPC 01832213862H-0701-2026 · 2026-05-13
- Walker Honey Co — Blackberry Creamed Honey 671333101308 * These product labels may also say WhippH-0703-2026 · 2026-05-13
- French Broad Chocolate Factory — french broad CHOCOLATE bette's bake sale (a multi-flavor bonbon assortment). 6-pH-0712-2026 · 2026-05-13
- Ghirardelli Chocolate Company — GHIRARDELLI SWEET GROUND POWDER CHOCOLATE & COCOA NET WT 48oz (3lbs) 1.36kg DisH-0845-2026 · 2026-05-27
- Walker Honey Co — Hatch Creamed Honey 671333101339 * These product labels may also say Whipped HH-0706-2026 · 2026-05-13
- JOHN B SANFILIPPO & SONS INC — Southern Style Nuts Hunter Mix 30 oz plastic jar UPC 085839916302, 4 jars per caH-0832-2026 · 2026-05-27
- SUNGAL INC — XZL, Jelly Snacks, 12.68 OZ, Bag. 12 Bags per Case.H-0689-2026 · 2026-05-13
- Ferris Coffee and Nut Company, Inc. — Frederik's by meijer Vanilla Bourbon Trail Mix, packed in plastic retail-sized bH-0774-2026 · 2026-05-20
▾State Laws20
14
states
7
EPR / packaging
9
PFAS measures
2026 promo-relevant items · ⚑ = not yet law / status flagged · source links inline
▾California2
EffectiveEPRRecycledPlastic Pollution Prevention & Packaging Producer Responsibility Act SB 54 · EPR
Producers of packaging & paper (incl. the boxes, mailers, polybags promo ships in) must register with CalRecycle/the PRO and report/fund recycling — 2026 is the first hard compliance year.
Vetoed⚑PFASEPRToysEnvironmental health: product safety: PFAS SB 682 · PFAS
Not law — signal of CA direction. Would have swept in PFAS children's items & food packaging.
▾Maine1
EffectivePFASEPRToysProducts Containing PFAS — sales prohibitions LD 1503 (38 MRS §1614) · PFAS
Directly hits promo bags/totes, apparel, juvenile/novelty items, and fiber-based food packaging — intentionally added PFAS can't be sold in ME in 2026.
▾Minnesota2
EffectivePFASToysPFAS in Products — reporting + 2032 ban HF 2310 ('Amara's Law', §116.943) · PFAS
Any manufacturer of a promo product with intentionally added PFAS must report detailed data to MN in 2026 — sweeping across drinkware, bags, apparel, electronics.
Implementing⚑EPREPR for packaging & paper HF 3577 (Packaging Waste & Cost Reduction Act) · EPR
Promo producers selling into MN begin getting pulled into packaging EPR registration/reporting; heavy cost later.
▾Washington2
EffectivePFASPhthalatesBPAPFAS, flame retardants, phthalates, bisphenols — restrictions/reporting Ch. 173-337 WAC (Safer Products, RCW 70A.350) · Chemicals
Flame-retardant rule on electronics and bisphenol-in-thermal-paper rule are directly relevant to promo tech/chargers and receipts; 2026 is the reporting year.
SignedEPRRecycledEPR for packaging & paper SB 5284 (Recycling Reform Act) · EPR
WA became the 7th packaging-EPR state; promo producers must affiliate with a PRO in 2026, fees later.
▾Colorado2
ImplementingEPRRecycledProducer Responsibility Program for Statewide Recycling HB22-1355 · EPR
First EPR state where promo producers actually start PAYING packaging dues (2026) — a near-term cost item, not just reporting.
Effective⚑PFASPFAS in products HB22-1345 · PFAS
CO's staged PFAS ban reaches several promo-adjacent categories in 2026, with branded apparel/textiles following.
▾Vermont1
EffectivePFASToysPFAS & chemicals of concern in consumer products S.25 (Act 131) / H.238 (Act 54) · PFAS
Hits promo bags/totes, apparel, and juvenile/novelty items head-on as of Jan 1, 2026.
▾Connecticut1
Implementing⚑PFASToysPFAS — labeling, reporting, ban 2024 CT PFAS-in-products law · PFAS
For 2026 CT requires a durable 'Contains PFAS' label (not yet a ban) on promo apparel, bags, juvenile products with intentionally added PFAS, plus reporting.
▾New York2
Failed/Stalled⚑PFASBroad PFAS-in-products ban S187 (reintro of S5648) · PFAS
A would-be sweeping PFAS ban — flagged because trackers reference '2026' but it is NOT law. Do not treat as live.
Failed/Stalled⚑EPRPFASRecycledPhthalatesPackaging Reduction & Recycling Infrastructure Act S1464 (PRRIA) · EPR / toxics
The most consequential pending NY packaging bill for promo — did NOT pass in 2026; expect another attempt.
▾New Jersey2
SignedPFASEPRPFAS restrictions in consumer products S1042 / A1421 (Protecting Against Forever Chemicals Act) · PFAS
Brand-new 2026 NJ law; compliance date 2028 but puts fiber-based food packaging & treated textiles on notice now.
Effective⚑EPRRecycledRecycled-content mandates + reporting for plastic/paper packaging P.L. 2021, c.391 · Recycled content
Minimum recycled content for plastic packaging promo ships in, with periodic certification — ongoing 2026 obligation.
▾Maryland1
ImplementingEPREPR for packaging & paper SB 901 (building on SB 222) · EPR
MD (6th EPR state) pulls promo packaging into reporting and PRO membership starting mid-2026.
▾Oregon1
EffectiveEPRRecycledEPR for packaging, paper & food serviceware SB 582 (Recycling Modernization Act) · EPR
OR's packaging EPR is live and BILLING producers in 2026 — promo companies selling packaging/paper into OR are paying in.
▾Ohio1
ProposedRecycledToysAmend Bedding & Stuffed Toys Act — allow recycled fill HB 873 (136th GA) · Children's / textiles
Relevant to promo plush / stuffed novelties: would allow recycled materials as fill in stuffed toys sold in Ohio — a sustainability + compliance change for branded plush.
▾Michigan1
Failed/Stalled⚑PFASFireToysHazardous Products Act — prohibit intentionally added PFAS in household products HB 5657 (2023-24) · PFAS
If reintroduced/enacted, reaches promo cookware/drinkware coatings, cosmetics, bags/textiles, and juvenile items with intentionally added PFAS sold in Michigan.
▾Rhode Island / Illinois (watch)1
Effective⚑EPRPFASPackaging EPR — needs-assessment phase RI & IL packaging EPR · EPR
Watch items — assessment phase, not yet product mandates.
▾Federal Laws9
9
bills / rules
3
PFAS
2026 promo-relevant items · ⚑ = not yet law / status flagged · source links inline
EffectiveToysCPSC eFiling of Certificates of Compliance 16 CFR Part 1110 (FR 2024-30826) · Children's products
Importers of CPSC-regulated goods must e-file compliance certificate data via CBP ACE at entry — hits promo importers of toys, children's products, drinkware/food-contact, and battery electronics.
Implementing⚑Button/MagnetToysSafety Standard for Toys with Button/Coin Cell Batteries 16 CFR Part 1250 (RIN 3041-AE06) · Children's products
Would tighten battery-securement and warnings for kids' toys with coin/button cells — relevant to promo light-up novelties and giveaway electronics.
Effective⚑PFASTSCA 8(a)(7) PFAS Reporting — submission-period postponement 40 CFR 705 (FR 2026-07062) · PFAS
Delays when manufacturers/importers must report PFAS made/imported 2011–2022 — buys promo suppliers time but keeps the obligation alive.
ProposedPFASCustomsProposed narrowing of PFAS reporting (imported-article exemption) EPA TSCA 8(a)(7) amendment NPRM · PFAS
If finalized, importers of finished branded goods (bags, apparel, drinkware) with trace PFAS would largely be exempt from reporting.
Failed/Stalled⚑PFASEPRForever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act of 2026 S. 4153 / H.R. 8016 (119th) · PFAS
If passed, forces PFAS out of promo categories like treated apparel/textiles and food-grade packaging — a bill to monitor.
ImplementingEPRRecycledPackaging and Claims Knowledge (PACK) Act H.R. 6832 (119th) · EPR / packaging claims
Would standardize the recyclability/eco claims promo can legally put on packaging, overriding the state patchwork (e.g., CA SB 343).
ProposedEPRRecycledRecycled Materials Attribution Act H.R. 7502 (119th) · EPR / packaging claims
Directly affects 'made with recycled content' marketing — common for recycled-PET bags, drinkware, apparel.
EffectiveCustomsElimination of $800 De Minimis Duty-Free Treatment (all countries) EO 14388 / FR R1-2026-03829 · Import / customs
Ends the $800 duty-free loophole low-value direct-ship promo/samples relied on — every overseas promo shipment now owes duties + formal entry.
ProposedEPRTrade Responsibly for Environmental Emissions (TREE) Act H.R. 8744 (119th) · Imports / deforestation
Would bar importing or selling in U.S. commerce goods derived from deforestation/forest degradation, requiring companies to verify sourcing — reaches promo paper, notebooks, wood/bamboo items, and paper-based packaging tied to timber/pulp supply chains.
▾Federal Register7
7
FR documents
4
CPSC actions
2026 promo-relevant items · ⚑ = not yet law / status flagged · source links inline
ProposedBemotrizinol added to OTC Sunscreen Monograph M020 — first new UV filter in ~20 years FDA · Final order · FR 2026-11578 (Order OTC000039)
FDA's first new OTC sunscreen active ingredient in ~20 years — relevant to promo branded sunscreen giveaways: a new UV filter that can be formulated into compliant promotional sunscreens.
ProposedCPSCCustomsRFI on Counterfeit Certification Markings CPSC · Notice (RFI) · 91 FR 24528 / 2026-08781
CPSC seeks input on misuse of counterfeit safety-cert marks; promo importers/distributors relying on these marks could face scrutiny over counterfeit-marked imports.
ProposedCPSCRFI Regarding Consumer Product Recall Fraud CPSC · Notice (RFI) · 91 FR 20138 / 2026-07328
CPSC gathering info on fraud in recall-remedy redemption; relevant to promo suppliers/importers who run recalls and bear compliance costs.
ProposedCPSCToysNeck Floats — testing/certification deadline extended 60 days CPSC · Notice · 91 FR 29118 / 2026-09977
Pushes back third-party testing/cert date for neck floats (a children's product) — matters to promo/novelty importers of inflatable/flotation items.
EffectiveCPSCToysMandatory Toy Safety Standards: Neck Floats; Correction CPSC · Rule (correction) · 91 FR 2081 / 2026-00895
Corrects the rule bringing neck floats under CPSC's mandatory toy standard; promo toy/novelty sellers must meet the toy standard.
EffectiveEPAPFASPFAS added to Toxics Release Inventory, Reporting Year 2026 EPA · Rule (final) · 91 FR 9728 / 2026-03944
Adds another PFAS to EPCRA TRI reporting; relevant to promo manufacturers/decorators using PFAS-containing coatings or water/stain-resistant textiles.
ProposedEPAPhthalatesToysTSCA Risk Evaluation — 5 phthalates (BBP, DBP, DCHP, DEHP, DIBP) EPA · Notice (final risk eval) · 91 FR 373 / 2025-24290
EPA finalized risk evals for 5 phthalate plasticizers common in PVC/flexible plastics — foreshadows restrictions on promo bags, totes, soft toys, cables, coated goods.
▾EU / International11
11
EU instruments
2
Digital Product Passport
1
PFAS
2026 promo-relevant items · ⚑ = not yet law / status flagged · source links inline
Proposed⚑EPREPARecycledEcodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation — Digital Product Passport (DPP) Reg (EU) 2024/1781 (ESPR) · Digital Product Passport
INTENT: make products durable/repairable/recyclable and carry a machine-readable passport of sustainability + compliance data. PROMO: apparel & bags (a core promo category) are the priority consumer group — US promo importers will need a QR/data-carrier passport disclosing fibre composition, recycled content, durability and supply-chain data for branded goods sold into the EU.
ProposedPFASBPAToysEU Toy Safety Regulation (replaces Directive 2009/48/EC) — incl. toy Digital Product Passport Reg (EU) 2025/2509 · Toy safety / DPP
INTENT: strengthen toy chemical/physical safety, ban intentionally-added PFAS and bisphenols in toys, and require a Digital Product Passport for every toy. PROMO: promotional toys/novelties/giveaways sold into the EU will need a toy DPP via a data carrier plus PFAS/bisphenol compliance — a real burden for low-cost branded novelties.
ProposedEPREU EUDR/CBAMEU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) Reg (EU) 2023/1115 (am. 2025/2650) · Deforestation
INTENT: bar placing on/exporting from the EU market 7 commodities incl. WOOD with geolocation due diligence proving no deforestation after 31 Dec 2020. PROMO: branded merchandise with wood, paper/cardboard packaging, notebooks, natural rubber or leather needs deforestation due-diligence statements (some printed products were carved out by the 2025 revision).
ProposedEPRRecycledPackaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (replaces Dir 94/62/EC) Reg (EU) 2025/40 (PPWR) · EPR / packaging
INTENT: cut packaging waste; require all packaging be recyclable with minimum recycled content, reduce over-packaging, harmonize labeling, set reuse targets. PROMO: the retail/shipping packaging and on-pack QR/labels for branded goods (incl. e-commerce) shipped into the EU must be redesigned to comply.
ProposedGeneral Product Safety Regulation (replaces Dir 2001/95/EC) Reg (EU) 2023/988 (GPSR) · Product safety
INTENT: modernize baseline safety for all non-food consumer products, strengthen online-marketplace duties, traceability and recalls. PROMO: requires an EU-established 'responsible person' for every consumer product — a US promo company cannot sell into the EU without an in-EU economic operator named on the product, plus risk analysis + technical docs.
Proposed⚑PFASREACH — Universal PFAS Restriction REACH universal PFAS restriction (proposal) · PFAS
INTENT: restrict 10,000+ PFAS 'forever chemicals' across nearly all uses. PROMO: PFAS are common in water/stain-resistant apparel, bags, and treated drinkware coatings — a universal restriction would force reformulation and supplier documentation across many promo categories.
ProposedForced laborCustomsForced Labour Products Ban Reg (EU) 2024/3015 · Supply chain
INTENT: prohibit placing on / exporting from the EU any product made with forced labour at any stage, enforced via investigations + customs. PROMO: a product-based ban across all goods — US promo importers sourcing apparel, bags, textiles or electronics from higher-risk regions need supply-chain due diligence to avoid seizure.
ProposedBPAREACH — SVHC Candidate List (bisphenols) + SCIP duties REACH SVHC Candidate List / bisphenols · Chemicals
INTENT: identify Substances of Very High Concern and progressively restrict them. PROMO: bisphenols (BPA/BPS/BPAF) appear in drinkware, plastic novelties and thermal-paper receipts/tags; SVHC content >0.1% triggers EU communication + SCIP-database notification for importers of promo articles.
Proposed⚑EPRUK is diverging — separate compliance track UKCA · UK REACH · UK pEPR · United Kingdom
PROMO: a company selling into both the EU and GB needs dual compliance tracks — don't assume EU compliance covers the UK.
Signed⚑ChinaForced laborEU EUDR/CBAMChina Decree 834 — Provisions on the Security of Industrial & Supply Chains State Council Order 834 · China · Supply chain
Article 13 bars foreign entities from supply-chain 'investigation / information-gathering' in China without approval — colliding with the supplier audits, factory questionnaires and traceability documentation promo importers need for U.S. UFLPA and EU CSDDD due diligence. Half of the sourcing 'Catch-22' (see Decree 835).
Effective⚑ChinaForced laborChina Decree 835 — Countering Unjustifiable Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (blocking rules + 'Malicious Entity List') State Council Order 835 · China · Blocking rules
Lets China block compliance with foreign measures and list (MEL) foreign parties who implement OR 'promote' them. A promo distributor enforcing UFLPA screening — or pushing suppliers to drop a sanctioned Chinese entity — could be cast as 'promoting' an improper foreign measure. The other half of the Catch-22: 834 restricts the investigation you need to PROVE clean sourcing; 835 can treat DOING that compliance as sanctionable.
▾International Trade & Tariffs49
49
trade items
15
tariffs
9
forced labor
10
China
10
customs
2026 promo-relevant items · ⚑ = not yet law / status flagged · source links inline
Customs White House issues new executive order to strengthen customs enforcement, protecting U.S. consumers and businesses CBP · 2026-06
A June 2026 executive order requires importers (domestic and foreign) to disclose far more about their ownership, operations, and supply chains, holds customs brokers to higher due-diligence standards on their clients, and raises bond minimums tied to risk. Promo importers should expect more documentation demands and broker scrutiny to keep goods flowing.
Customs CBP collects $1 billion since end of de minimis loophole CBP · 2025-12-17
Since the $800 duty-free de minimis exemption ended for all countries on Aug. 29, 2025, CBP has collected over $1 billion on 246M+ low-value shipments. Promo importers relying on small direct-from-China parcels no longer get duty-free entry and now face full duties and admissibility checks on those shipments.
Forced labor Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Statistics | U.S. Customs and Border Protection CBP · 2026-01
CBP overhauled its UFLPA enforcement dashboard in 2026 with HTS-4 codes, shipment value, country-of-origin and exam results per transaction. Promo buyers of apparel, bags, and electronics can use this transparency to gauge detention risk by commodity and tighten supply-chain tracing back to avoid Xinjiang-linked inputs (esp. cotton and polysilicon).
Customs Louisville CBP intercepts over $14 million in counterfeit jewelry CBP · 2026-05
CBP seized a Hong Kong-to-Chicago shipment of 1,600+ pieces bearing fake Cartier, Tiffany, and Van Cleef trademarks, worth $14M at MSRP. A reminder that branded or look-alike goods (jewelry, drinkware, accessories) from Asian suppliers draw IP seizures, so promo importers should verify trademark clearance and supplier authenticity.
Forced labor USTR Makes Findings and Proposes Action in 60 Section 301 Investigations Relating to Failures to Take Action on Trade in Forced Labor Goods USTR · 2026-06-02
USTR proposes new across-the-board Section 301 duties (10% for countries with forced-labor import bans, 12.5% for all others, including China) on 60 economies that fail to police forced-labor goods — a potential second tariff layer stacked on existing duties. A special textile/apparel mechanism could soften the rate for those categories, so promo importers of apparel, bags and drinkware should watch the July 6 comment deadline and July 7 hearing closely.
Tariffs USTR Announces Section 301 Investigation of Vietnam's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement USTR · 2026-05-29
Vietnam has been the go-to China alternative for apparel, bags and hard goods, but this new Section 301 IP probe signals it is now a tariff target too. The investigation could eventually produce new duties on Vietnamese goods, so importers diversifying away from China should not assume Vietnam sourcing is a safe long-term hedge.
Tariffs USTR Extends Exclusions from China Section 301 Tariffs Related to Forced Technology Transfer Investigation USTR · 2025-11-26
Following the November 2025 Trump-Xi trade deal, USTR extended the existing Section 301 product exclusions on Chinese goods through November 10, 2026, giving importers of covered items a one-year reprieve from those duties. Promo buyers should confirm whether their specific HTS codes are on the extended exclusion list before committing to 2026 China orders.
Forced labor USTR Initiates 60 Section 301 Investigations Relating to Failures to Take Action on Forced Labor USTR · 2026-03-12
This March 2026 action launched the forced-labor tariff track that produced the June proposed duties, putting 60 sourcing countries on notice over weak forced-labor enforcement. It shows USTR is widening forced-labor pressure well beyond UFLPA/China, signaling that nearly every Asian sourcing market the promo industry uses could face added duties.
Forced labor Notice of Determinations and Request for Comments Concerning Actions in Section 301 Investigations of Acts, Policies, and Practices of Various Economies Related to the Failure To Impose and Effectively Enforce a Prohibition on the Importation of Goods Produced With Forced Labor Federal Register (USTR) · 2026-06-05
USTR found 54 economies failed to enforce forced-labor import prohibitions and proposes new across-the-board Section 301 duties of 10% or 12.5% on their goods, plus a reduced-rate textile/apparel mechanism for certain countries. This could raise landed costs on apparel, bags, and textiles from a wide swath of sourcing countries beyond China; comment and hearing windows are open now.
Tariffs Further Adjusting the Tariff Regimes for Imports of Aluminum, Steel, and Copper Into the United States Federal Register (Executive Office of the President) · 2026-06-04
This presidential action revises the Section 232 metals tariff regime covering aluminum, steel, and copper. Promo importers of drinkware (tumblers, bottles), metal pens, keychains, and electronics with metal components should re-check derivative-product coverage and HTS classifications, since metal-content duties can flow through to finished goods.
Tariffs Initiation of Section 301 Investigation and Request for Public Comments: Vietnam's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement Federal Register (USTR) · 2026-06-03
USTR opened a Section 301 investigation into Vietnam over intellectual-property practices, a step that can lead to new tariffs. Vietnam is the leading China-alternative for apparel, bags, and footwear in the promo channel, so importers who diversified there should watch this closely as a potential new cost and supply risk.
China Request for Comments on the Scope and Operation of a Mechanism To Promote Reciprocal Managed Trade With China Federal Register (USTR) · 2026-06-05
USTR is seeking input on a proposed U.S.-China 'Board of Trade' to manage bilateral tariffs on non-sensitive products and possibly grant favorable tariff treatment to some categories. Because the bulk of promo goods (drinkware, bags, electronics, toys) ship from China, importers have a direct stake in commenting on which product categories should get tariff relief.
China China Introduces New State Council Decrees on Supply Chain Security and Countering Unjustifiable Extraterritorial Measures Baker McKenzie · 2026-05-04
Decree 834 (effective March 31, 2026) builds a whole-of-government supply-chain risk-monitoring system, and Decree 835 (effective April 7, 2026) lets Beijing issue prohibition orders and add foreign firms to a new Malicious Entities List for complying with U.S. sanctions or export controls. Promo importers with Chinese factories or sourcing agents should track this — it can put suppliers in a squeeze between U.S. and Chinese rules and create new blacklist exposure.
Tariffs Trade and Tariff Shifts Reshaping Tech Baker McKenzie · 2026-03-05
Recaps the Feb. 20, 2026 Supreme Court ruling that IEEPA does not authorize tariffs, the administration's pivot to a Section 122 10% global tariff (rising to 15%), and the US-China Framework deal. Practical takeaways for importers — map tariff exposure by product category and use HTS reclassification, FTZs, and duty drawback — apply directly to drinkware, bags, electronics, and apparel sourcing.
Procurement US President Signs Defense Policy Bill Significantly Expanding Authorities Over Sanctions, Investment Security, and Supply Chain Restrictions Baker McKenzie · 2026-01-09
The FY2026 NDAA phases out federal procurement of Chinese-made computers and printers (10% non-China in FY2026 scaling to 100% by FY2029) and tightens China supply-chain rules across batteries and biotech. Promo distributors selling tech and electronics to government buyers should expect country-of-origin scrutiny to spread well beyond defense.
Tariffs US Supreme Court Strikes Down IEEPA Tariffs Steptoe · 2026-02-20
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that IEEPA does not authorize tariffs, ending collection of the fentanyl and reciprocal duties as of Feb. 24, 2026 — but the White House immediately re-imposed a temporary 10% across-the-board tariff under Section 122 for 150 days. Promo importers sourcing apparel, drinkware, and electronics from China should reprice landed cost now: the duty rate and legal basis are both in flux.
Customs Status of IEEPA Tariff Refunds Following US Supreme Court Decision Steptoe · 2026-03
After the IEEPA tariffs were struck down, the Court of International Trade ordered CBP to refund the duties on unliquidated entries, and CBP stood up a CAPE refund-claim tool in ACE. Importers who paid the fentanyl/reciprocal duties on past China shipments may be owed money back and should work with their broker to preserve and file claims.
Forced labor Measures Banning Products Made with Forced Labor: US, EU and UK Approach Steptoe · 2022-11
A side-by-side of the US UFLPA detention regime, the EU Forced Labour Regulation, and the UK approach — three diverging rulebooks that all touch cotton apparel, bags, and other China-linked promo goods. Importers selling into both US and EU markets need supply-chain tracing that satisfies the strictest of the three, not just CBP.
China China Enacts First Comprehensive Regulations on Industrial and Supply Chain Security Morgan Lewis (trade) · 2026-04-08
China's new Decree 834 (effective April 7, 2026) restricts supply-chain information collection, and Morgan Lewis warns that Article 13 may sweep in the very UFLPA and CSDDD forced-labor due diligence importers are required to perform. Promo importers auditing Chinese drinkware, bag, or electronics factories now face Chinese legal exposure for the supply-chain mapping U.S. and EU regulators demand.
China China Issues New Regulations on Countering Foreign Extraterritorial Jurisdiction: What MNCs Need to Know Morgan Lewis (trade) · 2026-04-15
Decree 835 (effective April 13, 2026) penalizes companies that comply with foreign sanctions, adds a 'malicious entity list' and criminal liability, and Chinese Unreliable Entity List designations jumped from 3 in 2024 to 67 in 2025. Promo importers caught between U.S. UFLPA/export-control rules and Chinese counter-measures must navigate direct conflicts when sourcing or auditing in China.
Tariffs US International Trade and Investment: Key Shifts in 2025 and What Businesses Should Know for 2026 Morgan Lewis (trade) · 2026-01-14
Morgan Lewis's year-ahead recap maps the live tariff stack hitting importers: Section 232 national-security duties, Section 301 China tariffs, and IEEPA reciprocal/trafficking tariffs, plus a pending Supreme Court ruling on IEEPA authority that could drive refund claims. Essential orientation for promo importers planning 2026 China/Asia sourcing budgets and protective duty-refund strategy.
Customs Staying Resilient Amid Global Tariff Uncertainty Morgan Lewis (trade) · June 11, 2
A practical importer playbook for cutting tariff exposure: granular supply-chain visibility, accurate HTS classification, substantial-transformation country-of-origin planning, foreign-trade zones and bonded warehouses, plus price-adjustment contract clauses. Directly actionable for promo distributors reworking sourcing of apparel, bags, and electronics to manage duty costs.
Tariffs The Month in International Trade – February 2026 Crowell & Moring · 2026-03-06
The Supreme Court's Feb. 20 ruling in Trump v. V.O.S. Selections held that IEEPA does not authorize the President to impose tariffs, voiding the IEEPA duties on China, Canada, Mexico and others. Promo importers should track refund procedures for IEEPA tariffs already paid and watch for the administration pivoting to other tariff tools (Section 232/301).
Tariffs The Month in International Trade—March 2026 Crowell & Moring · 2026-04-08
USTR opened parallel Section 301 investigations in March—one on manufacturing overcapacity across 16 countries (China, EU, Vietnam, India, Mexico and more) and one on forced-labor enforcement failures across 60 countries—either of which could trigger new duties on apparel, bags and electronics sourcing hubs. Comment deadlines apply, so importers should assess exposure now.
China The Month in International Trade – January 2026 Crowell & Moring · 2026-02-04
China's Ministry of Commerce imposed new export restrictions on dual-use items (effective Jan. 6, immediate, no wind-down), CBP issued a forced-labor Withhold Release Order on Mexican coffee, and Treasury moved all CBP refunds—including potential IEEPA tariff refunds—to electronic-only via ACH in the ACE Portal. Importers must register ACH to collect any refunds owed.
Tariffs International Trade & Supply Chain Law: 2025 Year in Review & Outlook for 2026 Husch Blackwell · 2026-01-08
Husch Blackwell's seventh-annual roundup walks through the year's big shifts in tariffs, trade remedies, customs/import enforcement, and export controls, with a 2026 forecast. For promo importers sourcing from China and Asia, it's a one-stop map of the duty and compliance landscape to factor into 2026 sourcing and pricing decisions.
Tariffs Federal Circuit Finds IEEPA Reciprocal Tariffs and Trafficking Tariffs Illegal but Continue to Be Required at Time of Entry Husch Blackwell · 2025-09-03
A 7-4 Federal Circuit ruling held the IEEPA-based reciprocal and trafficking tariffs unlawful, but importers must keep paying them while the case heads to the Supreme Court. The firm urges importers to assess exposure and file protests now to preserve refund rights if the duties are ultimately struck down - real money for anyone importing China-origin apparel, drinkware, bags, or electronics.
China Trump Administration Kicks Off February with Major Trade-Related Actions Husch Blackwell · 2025-02-03
Covers the IEEPA-based additional 10% tariff layered onto all China-origin goods (plus the Canada/Mexico 25% actions), with notes on Foreign Trade Zone and Chapter 98 carve-outs. Foundational reading for understanding the stacked China duties that hit promo categories and the mitigation moves importers should weigh.
Forced labor New Section 301 Tariffs Proposed Over Forced Labor Policies Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg (STR Trade Report) · 2026-06-04
USTR proposes new Section 301 tariffs of 10% (54 economies) to 12.5% (6 economies) across 60 trading partners that fail to ban or enforce against forced-labor goods, reaching ~99% of U.S. imports. This is a country-based duty layered ON TOP of UFLPA, so promo importers in Asia could face new across-the-board cost increases regardless of product; comments due July 6 and hearing July 7, 2026.
Customs Details on Elimination of De Minimis Eligibility for Imports from China Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg (STR Trade Report) · 2025-04-29
The $800 Section 321 de minimis duty-free exemption ended for Chinese-origin goods as of May 2, 2025, with low-value postal shipments hit by either 120% of value or $100-$200 per item. Promo importers can no longer break orders into small parcels to dodge duty, and all sub-$800 China shipments now owe full Section 301 and other tariffs plus formal entry.
Tariffs China Section 301 Tariff Exclusions Extended Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg (STR Trade Report) · 2025-12-02
USTR extended 178 China Section 301 tariff exclusions (plus solar manufacturing equipment) through November 9, 2026, and they apply by HTSUS number whether or not you filed a request. Promo importers should check whether any drinkware, bag, or electronics inputs match the listed HTS codes to claim duty relief before the deadline.
Customs HTSUS Changes for 2028 Under Review Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg (STR Trade Report) · 2026-04-22
The ITC is reviewing hundreds of WCO-driven Harmonized System amendments that will reshape U.S. HTS classifications effective January 1, 2028. Promo importers should watch for re-coded categories that could shift duty rates or trigger reclassification of existing products; recommended changes go to the president in December 2026.
Forced labor US Opens Forced Labor Probes Against 60 Partners, Including Apparel Giants Sourcing Journal · 2026-03-13
USTR opened Section 301 probes into 60 trading partners (incl. China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Bangladesh, India, Mexico) over weak forced-labor import enforcement, with findings due mid-July 2026 and new tariffs possible. Promo importers should note an analyst's warning that Section 307 has 'no de minimis threshold' on forced-labor inputs, so even trace Xinjiang content anywhere in a drinkware, bag, or apparel supply chain is a detention risk.
Tariffs Section 301 Probes Put US-ASEAN Apparel Trade Deals in Limbo Sourcing Journal · 2026-03-18
The forced-labor and excess-capacity probes have frozen reciprocal trade deals with Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines, the exact China-alternative hubs promo suppliers have been shifting into. Importers banking on Southeast Asia for duty relief face fresh uncertainty as those agreements stall and tariff treatment stays unsettled.
Customs Customs in the Age of Tariffs: Advice From the Experts Sourcing Journal · 2026-02-06
With a new DOJ/CBP/ICE Trade Fraud Task Force hunting tariff evasion, trade lawyers urge importers to make every customs declaration 'defensible,' use the First Sale rule with flawless back-to-back documentation, and track tariffs by statute (IEEPA, reciprocal, fentanyl) to preserve refund rights if courts strike a duty. Practical playbook for promo firms managing rising landed costs on China-made goods.
Customs Court of International Trade Resurrects Suit Challenging De Minimis Ban Sourcing Journal · 2026-03-12
A revived lawsuit (Detroit Axle) argues the President lacked authority to end the $800 duty-free de minimis exemption, which Congress is set to sunset in July 2027. Promo importers relying on small-parcel and sample shipments should watch this case and the proposed $600 'Secure Revenue Clearance Channel Act' pathway, since the outcome could reshape low-value import duties.
Tariffs US eyes new tariffs for China, EU, Mexico and more after labor probes Supply Chain Dive · 2026-06-03
USTR is proposing new Section 301 tariffs tied to forced-labor enforcement: 12.5% on goods from China, India, Vietnam, and other major promo-sourcing hubs, and 10% on the EU, UK, Mexico, Canada, and Taiwan. With comments due July 6 and hearings July 7, importers should price in another potential duty layer on top of existing China rates and watch the docket closely.
China USTR to review China tariffs as Section 301 takes center stage Supply Chain Dive · 2026-05-06
The mandatory four-year review of the 2018 Section 301 China tariffs (two 25% levies hitting ~$32B of imports across 500+ tariff categories) is underway, and these duties are now permanent fixtures rather than temporary measures. Promo importers should confirm whether their HTS codes fall under these long-running tariffs and build them into landed-cost models.
Tariffs Why sourcing shifts are easier said than done when battling tariffs Supply Chain Dive · 2026-02-27
Brands like Brooklinen, Patagonia, and Tailored Brands show that swapping countries to dodge tariffs is operationally messy and often more expensive once inventory, lead times, and interconnected China-Vietnam supply chains are factored in. A useful reality check for promo importers tempted to chase the lowest-tariff country reactively.
Forced labor US opens forced-labor probe into 60 trading partners Supply Chain Dive · 2026-03-13
The Section 301 investigation launched in March targets 60 countries (China, EU, Mexico, Canada and more) for failing to enforce forced-labor import bans, and is the trigger for the tariffs now being proposed. It signals that forced-labor compliance, not just UFLPA, is becoming a direct tariff lever importers must track.
China China's New Supply Chain Security Regulations: What Are the Risks to Foreign Companies? China Briefing (Dezan Shira) · 2026-04-20
China's new Regulations on Industrial and Supply Chain Security (State Council, effective April 7, 2026) let Beijing investigate and impose countermeasures on foreigners who collect supply-chain information in China. Promo importers running UFLPA or due-diligence audits of Chinese factories could inadvertently trigger scrutiny, so map audit exposure before your next sourcing trip.
Customs China's Import and Export Licensing Regime in 2026 China Briefing (Dezan Shira) · 2026-02-27
China's 2026 import/export licensing catalogues add new automatic-licensing codes (e.g., nicotine pouches/patches, whey) and shift some consumer goods toward dual-use overlap. Importers should re-screen SKUs against the latest catalogues rather than reuse prior-year HS classifications, since missing filings can stall customs clearance.
China China's Revised Foreign Trade Law Is Now in Effect: What Businesses Need to Know China Briefing (Dezan Shira) · 2026-03-18
Effective March 1, 2026, China's revised Foreign Trade Law (expanded from 69 to 83 articles) adds a national-security/countermeasures toolkit and tighter IP and documentation rules. Promo importers should expect heavier due-diligence and paperwork expectations across customs and contracts when buying from Chinese suppliers.
Export controls China Issues New Export Control Regulations: What Businesses Need to Know? China Briefing (Dezan Shira) · 2024-11-19
China's Regulations on Export Control of Dual-Use Items (effective Dec 1, 2024) require licenses and end-user disclosure for controlled goods, with fines up to RMB 3 million. Most apparel/drinkware/bags fall outside scope, but importers sourcing electronics components should verify whether any items face Chinese export-licensing controls.
EU EUDR/CBAM Deforestation law: Parliament adopts changes to postpone and simplify measures European Parliament · 2025-12-17
The EU Deforestation Regulation is delayed a second time, with large-operator obligations now starting 30 December 2026 (30 June 2027 for small businesses). Promo importers of wood, leather, rubber and paper-based items (notebooks, pens, leather goods, rubber items) get more runway, and only the first company placing a product on the EU market files the due-diligence statement.
EU EUDR/CBAM CBAM successfully entered into force on 1 January 2026 European Commission (Taxation and Customs Union) · 2026-01-14
CBAM's definitive compliance phase began 1 January 2026, requiring authorized-declarant status to import covered goods. It hits aluminium, iron and steel (relevant to metal drinkware, tins and hardware), but a 50-tonne annual de minimis exempts smaller importers; certificate purchases start February 2027.
Forced labor EU Forced Labour Regulation – What You Need to Know Squire Patton Boggs · January 20
The EU's forced-labour ban (Reg. 2024/3015) covers all products and components regardless of origin, with Commission guidelines due 14 June 2026 and full enforcement from 14 December 2027. Promo importers selling into the EU face a UFLPA-style risk-based regime where goods can be withdrawn, blocked or destroyed — a second forced-labor compliance track beyond U.S. CBP.
EU EUDR/CBAM EU CSDDD/CSRD Omnibus Published in Official Journal: Transposition, Delegated Acts, and Guidelines Are Next Covington & Burling LLP · 2026-02-27
The Omnibus I reforms (in force 18 March 2026) sharply narrow the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive to companies above EUR 1.5bn turnover and push obligations to 2028-2029. Most promo suppliers fall out of direct scope, but large EU customers may still cascade supply-chain due-diligence demands downstream.
China The Convergence Problem: Why Dual Sourcing Alone Won't Save Your Supply Chain LightSource · 2026-05-21
A caution for promo importers who think a second factory equals safety: 'two sources' often share the same upstream Tier 2/3 input, creating hidden single points of failure. With average U.S. tariffs near 16% squeezing smaller sub-tier suppliers, the article argues consolidation is accelerating just as diversification matters most, and that real resilience requires mapping origin and inputs three-plus tiers deep and modeling tariff exposure against sourcing choices.
▾Testing & Certification — Lab Insights10
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2026 promo-relevant items · ⚑ = not yet law / status flagged · source links inline
QIMA Antimicrobial Fabric Testing: Overview of Test Methods
Antimicrobial fabric testing helps you ensure your textiles effectively stop bacterial growth. Discover key antimicrobial testing methods and the applicable products and benefits of each.
QIMA FireEU Flammability Standards for Textiles
EU flammability standards for textiles outline critical safety tests to reduce fire risk. Learn about key standards for different textile types, and enter the EU market with confidence.
QIMA Lead/metalsToysRegulations Governing Lead in Toys: Compliance Guide
There are numerous regulations restricting lead content in toy products. Ensure your toy products comply with lead safety regulations by reading our guide to key requirements and compliance methods.
QIMA FireGlobal Textile Flammability Regulations: Complete Guide
There are numerous flammability regulations and test methods to help you ensure your textiles are safe. Learn about the requirements and scope of key flammability regulations and standards globally.
QIMA AATCC 100 Antimicrobial Fabric Test: Guide to the Standard
The AATCC 100 fabric test measures how well antimicrobial finishes on textiles protect against harmful bacteria. Learn what fabrics it’s used for, how the test works, and how to interpret results.
QIMA EPRExtended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in the USA: What's Next for Packaging, Paper, and Textiles
Explore the latest on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws in the US, covering packaging, paper products, and textiles across 18 states. Get insights on scopes, PROs, deadlines, and preparation
QIMA ToysEU EUDR/CBAMEU EUDR Delays & ESG Updates October 2025: Key Insights for Businesses on Compliance & Sustainability
Stay ahead with the latest on EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) delays, simplifications for companies, CSRD/CSDDD uncertainties, and ESG advancements like CBAM, waste directives, toy safety, and Cali
Intertek PFASPFAS-Free Future: Insights from the 2025 AATCC PFAS Conference for the Textile Industry
The 2025 AATCC PFAS Conference emphasized the critical need to eliminate PFAS in textiles, showcasing new technologies, regulatory updates, and strategies for manufacturers to achieve a PFAS-free, sus
Intertek RecycledRecycled Plastics in Electronic Products and Textiles: Sustainability, Compliance, and Safety
QIMA ToysOregon's Toxic
The state of Oregon introduced a Permanent Administrative Order to modify its children's product safety and related reporting requirements. Such changes to the Oregon Toxic-Free Kids Act beca
▾Supply Chain, Procurement & Tariffs9
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LightSource The Buyer's Tariff Playbook: Duty Math Belongs in the BOM 2026-06-11
Put duty math in the bill of materials: classify/engineer HTS codes, structure origin for substantial transformation, use first-sale valuation, recover via duty drawback & foreign-trade zones, and renegotiate on part-level cost. Tariff engineering (real product changes, honest declaration) is legal; customs fraud is a felony — a $549.5M settlement landed May 2026.
LightSource HTS Codes: A Complete Guide 2026-05-08
Harmonized Tariff Schedule codes explained — structure, classification tools, duty implications, and how to fold HTS into procurement decisions. Foundational for promo importers managing landed cost.
LightSource Mastering Bill of Materials Data for Direct Materials Sourcing 2026-05
Structuring bill-of-materials (BOM) data so it can drive direct-materials sourcing decisions — clean part-level data as the foundation for cost, tariff and supplier analysis.
LightSource Every Job in Procurement and Supply Chain, Ranked by AI Risk 2026-05-28
Ranks 25 procurement & supply-chain roles by AI exposure over the next three years — which positions get automated, which get augmented or transformed.
LightSource What is Supplier Performance Management? 2026-01-22
SPM = continuously tracking supplier cost, quality, delivery and compliance metrics (vs. quarterly reviews) for data-driven sourcing and stronger supply-chain resilience.
LightSource The Front Line Is a Factory Floor 2026-06-01
Manufacturing velocity as the decisive edge (Ukraine's drone model) — compress the design→sourcing→deployment loop. A procurement-strategy lens on production speed.
LightSource The Difference Between Direct and Indirect Procurement 2026-05
Defines direct vs. indirect procurement and why the distinction shapes sourcing strategy, tooling and supplier management.
LightSource What is Supply Chain? 2026-04
Foundational primer on what a supply chain is and how its stages connect — useful baseline for the procurement/sourcing series.
LightSource Incoterms: A Complete Guide 2026-04
Incoterms explained — the standard international commercial terms that allocate shipping cost, risk and delivery responsibility between buyer and seller in cross-border trade.
▾Legal Watch25
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- PFASBergeson & Campbell: Connecticut Posts PFAS Reporting Form Due July 1, 2026https://www.lawbc.com/connecticut-posts-pfas-reporting-form-due-july-1-2026/ · 2026-06-08
- Cooley (ProductWise): EU Batteries Regulation: European Commission Proposes New Exemptions from End-User Battery Removability Requirementshttps://products.cooley.com/2026/05/15/eu-batteries-regulation-european-commission-proposes-new-exemptions-from-end-user · 2026-05-15
- Cooley (ProductWise): Bitesize: Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulationhttps://products.cooley.com/2026/05/07/bitesize-ecodesign-for-sustainable-products-regulation/ · 2026-05-07
- Crowell & Moring: Brien Lorenze Nominated Commissioner of Consumer Product Safety Commissionhttps://www.retailconsumerproductslaw.com/2026/06/brien-lorenze-nominated-commissioner-of-consumer-product-safety-commis · 2026-06-05
- Crowell & Moring: Pet Product Regulation May be Nipping at the Heelshttps://www.retailconsumerproductslaw.com/2026/05/pet-product-regulation-may-be-nipping-at-the-heels/ · 2026-05-22
- Crowell & Moring: Is Your Company Prepared? A Checklist for Responding to Consumer Safety Complaintshttps://www.retailconsumerproductslaw.com/2026/05/is-your-company-prepared-a-checklist-for-responding-to-consumer-safety · 2026-05-15
- FDA Law Blog (Hyman Phelps): Drug Amount Reporting: FDA Publicly Identifies over 7,700 Noncompliant Companieshttps://www.thefdalawblog.com/2026/05/drug-amount-reporting-fda-publicly-identifies-over-7700-noncompliant-companies/ · 2026-05-01
- Foley & Lardner: CPSC eFiling Begins July 2026—Importers of Consumer Products, Are You Ready?https://www.foley.com/p/102mvja/cpsc-efiling-begins-july-2026importers-of-consumer-products-are-you-ready/ · 2026-05-21
- Foley & Lardner: Securing the Agentic Future: A GC Lunch Series Discussionhttps://www.foley.com/insights/publications/2026/05/securing-the-agentic-future-a-gc-lunch-series-discussion/ · 2026-05-18
- Sedgwick (Brand Protection): European product recalls drop by 17.4% in Q1 2026https://www.sedgwick.com/press-release/european-product-recalls-drop-by-17-4-in-q1-2026/ · 2026-05-21
- Sedgwick (Brand Protection): U.S. Records 27% Increase in Recalled Products in Q1 2026https://www.sedgwick.com/press-release/u-s-records-27-increase-in-recalled-products-in-q1-2026/ · 2026-05-14
- California’s Responsible Textile Recovery Act Registration Deadline Less than a Month AwayKeller and Heckman · 2026-06-09
- NY “Synthetic Performer” Law Goes into EffectKelley Drye (Ad Law Access) · 2026-06-08
- PFASSave the Date: Webinar on Critical Reporting and Labeling Requirements for Products Containing PFASCrowell & Moring · 2026-06-08
- EPRPackaging EPR Hits Full Swing: Key Milestones Across California, Maryland, and BeyondTroutman Pepper Locke · 2026-06-08
- PFASConnecticut Posts PFAS Reporting Form for Manufacturers; Will Post Fillable Version in Early JuneBergeson & Campbell · 2026-05-28
- FDA Releases Food Traceability Discussion Paper Ahead of Public MeetingKeller and Heckman · 2026-05-28
- ChinaChina — New rules on supply chain security and measures to counter extraterritorial jurisdictionLinklaters · 2026-05-21↳ On Decrees 834 & 835 — broadens enforcement against firms that limit dealings with Chinese counterparties to satisfy foreign rules.
- ChinaChina's Counter-Sanctions Framework Raises More Questions for Multinational CompaniesMorgan Lewis · 2026-05-29↳ Decree 835: routine supplier due diligence, contract terms & compliance policies may now carry regulatory, litigation and personal-liability exposure.
- ChinaChina Issues New Regulations Countering Foreign States' Extraterritorial Restrictive MeasuresMorrison Foerster · 2026-04-20↳ Decree 835 — affirmative legal consequences for complying with foreign measures China deems improper extraterritorial jurisdiction.
- ChinaExport ctrlChina Introduces New State Council Decrees on Supply Chain Security and Countering Unjustifiable Extraterritorial MeasuresBaker McKenzie · 2026-05-01↳ Decrees 834 & 835 — how China will treat foreign sanctions/export controls as extraterritorial; confirms Mar 31 / Apr 7, 2026 effective dates.
- China17 Key Takeaways for Companies from the New Chinese Decrees 834 & 835Triponel Consulting (LinkedIn) · 2026-05↳ Business & human-rights consultant analysis (not a law firm) — practical takeaways on the supply-chain due-diligence Catch-22.
- ChinaTwo Regulations, One Direction: China's Expanding Economic Security PlaybookSteptoe · 2026-05↳ Decrees 834 & 835 read together as China's broader economic-security strategy.
- ChinaChina's New Supply Chain Decrees: A Practical Guide to Decree 834, Decree 835, and the Compliance Catch-22LightSource (compliance guide) · 2026-05↳ Vendor compliance guide (not a law firm) — practical walkthrough of the 834/835 sourcing Catch-22.
- ChinaChina Time — why Chinese manufacturers out-pace Western rivals on development speedLightSource (China Time) · 2026-06-08↳ Chinese EV makers ship in ~24 months vs 45–53 for Western OEMs — speed (overlapping stages, vertical integration), not just cost, drives the edge. China-sourcing context.
Trend to Watch — button cells & magnets
Nearly every promo-adjacent recall this month traces to a coin/button-cell battery or a high-powered magnet. With Reese's Law in force, CPSC is recalling light-up novelties, fidget items, and battery packs lacking child-resistant compartments.
- Light-up/battery items: confirm secured, child-resistant compartments + warnings.
- Magnetic novelties: meet the magnet flux/size limits of the toy standard.
- Coin-battery packaging: meet the federal child-resistant statute.
PRAG Monthly Update · June 2026 (v1 · built 2026-06-10) · Prepared by Product Safety Advisors for the PPAI Product Responsibility Action Group. Curated, promotional-product-relevant excerpts; each item links to its primary source. Not legal advice. · Sources: CPSC · CA OAG · openFDA · Health Canada · law-firm blogs.