Cadmium

Connecticut Senate Journal Records Favourable Report For S.B. 118 On Toxic Heavy Metals In Baby Food

Connecticut’s S.B. 118 has advanced to the Senate calendar, proposing strict heavy metal limits and mandatory testing for baby food starting January 2027. If enacted, businesses must implement monthly batch testing and digital transparency measures, including QR-code labeling, to maintain market access.

2 Apr 2026, 08:37cga.ct.govUnited States

France (ANSES) Calls For Cadmium Limits In Fertilisers To Address Food Overexposure

France’s ANSES has called for immediate regulatory action to lower cadmium limits in fertilizers and food following findings of significant population overexposure. Companies in the fertilizer and food sectors should prepare for stricter concentration limits and enhanced labeling requirements, requiring urgent supply chain assessments for high-risk inputs.

1 Apr 2026, 14:16anses.frFrance

France Advances "Socle Commun" Rules on Fertilising Materials Towards Mid-2026 Publication

France is finalizing the "Socle Commun" regulatory framework for fertilising materials, with publication expected by mid-2026. Manufacturers must prepare for significantly tighter contaminant limits for heavy metals and organic pollutants, alongside new monitoring requirements for arsenic and dioxins.

31 Mar 2026, 19:29agriculture.gouv.frFrance

Norway Announces Risk-Relief Scheme for Onion Producers in Innlandet Affected by Cadmium Limits

Norway has announced a 95% risk-relief scheme for onion producers to mitigate the financial impact of newly tightened cadmium limits. This intervention highlights the increasing economic risk for agricultural supply chains as heavy metal thresholds tighten, signaling a need for proactive contaminant management.

29 Mar 2026, 17:00regjeringen.noNorway

Japan MOE Reports FY Reiwa 6 Enforcement Status Under Agricultural Land Soil Contamination Prevention Law

Japan’s Ministry of the Environment reported that 94.3% of agricultural land designated for heavy metal contamination has been remediated as of the end of FY 2024. Persistent monitoring of cadmium levels in rice indicates ongoing regulatory focus on soil quality and its impact on agricultural supply chain safety.

14 Mar 2026, 08:23env.go.jpJapan

California Assembly Proposes Heavy Metal Testing And Labelling Rules For Infant Formula

California has proposed AB 2302, mandating monthly heavy metal testing and digital disclosure for all infant formula sold in the state. This signals a shift toward granular, batch-level transparency requirements that will necessitate enhanced laboratory coordination and real-time supply chain data management.

12 Mar 2026, 07:28leginfo.legislature.ca.govUnited States

Wisconsin AB 1071: Testing and Labeling of Toxic Heavy Metals in Baby Food

Wisconsin introduced legislation requiring baby food manufacturers to disclose heavy metal testing results via QR codes and public websites. This move signals increasing state-level pressure for supply chain transparency and digital labeling regarding contaminant risks in sensitive consumer products.

4 Mar 2026, 16:32docs.legis.wisconsin.govUnited States

Slovenia ARSO Publishes 2025 Soil Monitoring Results for Five Koroška Municipalities

Slovenia’s Environment Agency published 2025 soil monitoring results for the Koroška region, confirming widespread heavy metal contamination exceeding regulatory limits. This triggers mandatory remediation for public sites and signals stricter enforcement regarding the sourcing and reuse of construction aggregates and soil in contaminated zones.

24 Feb 2026, 19:21gov.siSlovenia

Norway Proposes Risk-Relief for Innlandet Onion Producers Ahead of New Cadmium Limit

Norway will enforce a new maximum limit for cadmium in onions starting July 1, 2026, alongside a temporary compensation scheme for affected producers. This signals tightening heavy metal restrictions in food supply chains and a shift toward soil-specific mapping to manage long-term chemical contamination risks.

22 Feb 2026, 17:40regjeringen.noNorway

US OSHA Seeks Comment on OMB ICR for Cadmium in Construction Standard

OSHA is seeking comments by March 20, 2026, on the renewal of administrative and recordkeeping requirements for the Cadmium in Construction Standard. This procedural update signals continued regulatory focus on exposure monitoring and medical surveillance, requiring firms to maintain robust internal compliance data.

20 Feb 2026, 08:36federalregister.govUnited States

France / ANSES Publishes Initial TDS3 Results on Acrylamide and Trace Metals in Food

ANSES has released findings from its third Total Diet Study (TDS3), identifying persistent health risks from dietary exposure to acrylamide, lead, aluminium, cadmium, and methylmercury in France. These results signal likely future tightening of food safety limits and manufacturing process requirements for potato products, bakery goods, and seafood.

17 Feb 2026, 14:39anses.frFrance

California Enacts SB 646 on Heavy Metal Testing and Disclosure for Prenatal Multivitamins

California SB 646 mandates lot-level heavy metal testing and public disclosure for prenatal multivitamins sold in the state, effective January 1, 2027. Manufacturers must establish rigorous lab testing protocols and digital transparency platforms to ensure compliance and manage heightened litigation risks.

17 Feb 2026, 13:34aesm.assembly.ca.govUnited States

National Assembly Report on Bill to Ban Cadmium-Containing Phosphate Fertilisers From 2027

France is advancing a legislative proposal to ban cadmium-containing phosphate fertilizers by January 1, 2027, significantly exceeding current EU-wide limits. Companies should prepare for stricter national composition requirements and a potential shift toward low-cadmium alternatives or decadmization technologies.

13 Feb 2026, 12:37assemblee-nationale.frFrance

EU RASFF Issues Alert On Lead And Cadmium Migration From Glasses From China Via Germany

EU authorities have triggered widespread recalls of glassware following the detection of lead and cadmium migration levels significantly exceeding safety limits. This enforcement action highlights the heightened scrutiny on decorated food contact materials and the necessity for robust supplier verification to mitigate market access risks.

8 Feb 2026, 14:27webgate.ec.europa.euEuropean UnionPolandChinaGermanyAustriaBelgiumBulgariaCroatiaCzechiaFranceHungaryItalyPortugalRomaniaSlovakiaSloveniaSpain

Malaysia Updates Food Contact Material Standards with New Ceramic Ware Regulations

Malaysia has finalized the Food (Amendment) Regulations 2026, introducing stricter migration limits for lead and cadmium in ceramic food-contact materials and revised water quality standards effective August 1, 2026. Businesses must update product testing for ceramic ware and adjust labeling and filtration processes for mineral water to meet new compliance requirements by mid-2026.

3 Feb 2026, 15:14lom.agc.gov.myMalaysia

Utah Legislature Proposes Feminine Hygiene Products Amendments (HB 442, 2026 Session)

Utah HB 442 proposes mandatory ingredient and chemical disclosure labeling for menstrual products, targeting PFAS and heavy metals by January 2027. Manufacturers must prepare for increased supply chain transparency and packaging redesigns to comply with state-specific consumer protection and chemical disclosure standards.

1 Feb 2026, 12:31le.utah.govUnited States

GB OPSS Rejects Import of Cadmium-Noncompliant Bracelet With Multi-Coloured Stones

UK authorities have blocked the import of jewelry containing cadmium levels nearly 6,000 times the legal limit under UK REACH. This enforcement action underscores the high risk of border rejections for non-compliant consumer goods and the necessity for rigorous supply chain testing for heavy metals.

20 Jan 2026, 08:33gov.ukUnited Kingdom

UK OPSS Orders Withdrawal and Destruction of Cadmium-Noncompliant Luck Trading Celtic Wooden Bracelet

The UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has ordered the withdrawal and destruction of Luck Trading jewellery due to cadmium levels exceeding UK REACH limits. This enforcement action underscores the critical need for rigorous supply chain testing of metal components in consumer goods to ensure compliance with heavy metal restrictions.

13 Jan 2026, 11:24gov.ukUnited Kingdom

GB OPSS Rejects Import Of Shop TJC Diamond Silver Bracelet Over Excess Nickel, Cadmium And Lead

UK authorities blocked a jewellery import in January 2026 after testing confirmed hazardous levels of nickel, cadmium, and lead exceeding UK REACH limits. This enforcement action signals heightened border scrutiny for consumer products, necessitating rigorous chemical compliance verification within global supply chains.

13 Jan 2026, 11:22gov.ukUnited Kingdom

Netherlands Amends Commodities Act Rules On Food Contact Packaging Materials

The Netherlands has updated the Commodities Act Packaging and Utensils Regulation, introducing stricter migration limits for metals and revising substance authorizations for food contact coatings (effective November 2025). Manufacturers must re-verify compliance for packaging and coating formulations, particularly for metal migration and acidic food applications, to ensure continued access to the Dutch market.

12 Jan 2026, 11:38zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nlNetherlands