Uruguay does not have a comprehensive chemical legislation under elaboration. Similar to other countries, Uruguay has specific chemical regulations, i.e., a positive list for food contact materials and regulations focused on mercury.
Nevertheless, GHS standards are present in Uruguay through Decreto 307/2009, making the 4th version mandatory since 2012 for substances, and 2017 for mixtures.
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On 24 October 2024, the Uruguayan government adopted through Decree No. 284/024, the updated MERCOSUR regulations for the classification of personal hygiene products, cosmetics, and perfumes,. This is a significant step...
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Uruguay’s Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries is proposing a resolution to ban import, registration, and renewal of pesticide products that include the following active ingredients: Carbofuran, Methyl Parathion, Trichlorfon, Dichlorvos,...
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