EPA has taken action to reduce exposuresto certain chemicals that are persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT).These chemicals build up in the environment over time and can therefore havepotential risks for exposed populations… https://www.epa.gov/assessing-and-managing-chemicals-under-tsca/persistent-bioaccumulative-and-toxic-pbt-chemicals
[California proposition 65] are suitablefor all the consumer goods, including textiles, footwear, consumer durables,DIY products, toys, youth products, stationery, electrical/electronic products,etc. CP65 is a consumer “right to know law”. Unless exempted,companies must not expose individuals to listed chemical substances withoutfirst issuing a “clear and reasonable warning” and cannot discharge thelisted chemicals into drinking water sources. …
This standard specifies the productclassifications, requirements, test methods, inspection rules, package marks,implementation of standard, of the permissible limits of the substances thatare harmful to humans and the environment in industrial protective coatings. There is no English version, please referto the Chinese version https://www.mee.gov.cn/xxgk2018/xxgk/xxgk03/202006/t20200624_785827.html
Sony will comply with all laws and regulations prohibiting or restricting the use of substances applicable in countries and regions where Sony sells its products that may not be explicitly stated in the SS-00259. https://www.sony.com/en/SonyInfo/procurementinfo/ss00259/
The China EPA has issued a new VOC standard, which defines the VOC content limit of adhesives, inks, cleaning agents and protective coatings.
