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1 Australia publishes IChEMS Scheduling Decisions for POPs Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com The Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has recently published scheduling decisions under the Industrial Chemicals Environmental Management Standard (IChEMS) for a number of persistent organic pollutant
2 Singapore Implements Regulatory Measures for 4 Hazardous Substances Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com On 24 July 2023, Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) announced that the listings for four substances (dechlorane plus, methoxychlor, UV-328, and terbufos) will be changed due to the decision at the 11th meeting of the Conference of the Pa
3 Three requests from the European Commission for suggestions on legislative proposals! Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com The European Commission issued three solicitations for feedback on August 23, 2023: on the WEEE Directive, on the new end-of-life vehicle regulations, and on eco-design standards and labelling of electronic displays. The European Commission's commitm
4 Several updates to the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com During the months of August and September 2023, the Australian Industrial Chemistry Introductory Scheme (AICIS) has made several updates to the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (AIIC). The updates include adding new chemicals to the inven
5 EPA Releases 2023 Toxics Release Inventory Data Tracking Nationwide Chemical Waste and Pollution Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com On October 31, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released updated Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) data detailing toxic chemical waste management, including releases and pollution prevention activities from 2023. The data covers over
6 US EPA updates Toxic Substances Control Act TSCA fees to improve chemical reviews Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com On February 8, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized amendments to the 2018 Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Fees Rule, which will increase fees and double the cost of new substance applications. The final rule aims to recover
7 Peru - Key Regulatory Insights 2024 Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com rdous chemical substances.   Key News 2024 Peru Proposes New Standar
8 European Commission proposes measures to reduce microplastic pollution from plastic pellets Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com On 16 October 2023, the European Commission presented a proposal for a Regulation on the prevention of pellet losses to reduce microplastic pollution. The aim of the proposal is to ensure that all operators handling plastic pellets in the EU take the
9 UK releases guidance for management of CMR substances in cosmetic products Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com tions until outcome ECHA Weekly Newsletter HSE GB CLP e-Bulletin
10 Japan Revises Food Additive Standards in the Food Sanitation Act Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com Update: On 12 November 2024, Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) that the amendment entered into force on 5 November 2024.     Original text:  On 28 August 2024, Japan’s Consumer Affairs
11 98 substances added to Great Britain Mandatory Classification and Labelling List Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com The UK Minister for Social Mobility, Youth and Progress (MfSMYP) has, taken a key decision on the classification and labelling of 98 chemical substances in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). This decision was taken after the Secretary of St
12 Ukraine CLP Regulation Enters into Force on 15 November 2024: Strengthening Chemical Safety with EU Standards Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com On 15 November 2024, the Ukrainian Technical Regulation for the Classification of Hazards, Labeling and Packaging of Chemical Products, adopted in May 2024, will enter into force. Certain provisions, specifically Section 3 and clauses 130-133 of Sect
13 European Union Takes Steps to Phase Out Dental Amalgam Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com On 8 February 2024, negotiators from the European Parliament and the Council reached a provisional political agreement on the phasing out of dental amalgam. The agreement is in line with the European Commission’s proposal to address the remaining u
14 Japan releases 2025 application procedure for Specific New Chemical Substances Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com On 11 November 2024, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) together with the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) and the Ministry of Environment (MOE) announced the 2025 application procedure for the registration of speci
15 Urgent Request for Input on QCOs for 8 Chemicals Issued in India Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com On 6 March 2024, India’s Basic Chemicals, Cosmetics and Dyes Promotion Council (CHEMEXIL) issued a circular requesting concerned members and end-user industries to urgently submit data regarding the implementation of 8 Quality Control Orders (QCOs)
16 PFHxA to be restricted in the EU following vote of Member States Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com At a meeting of the European Commission’s REACH Committee on 29 February 2024, EU Member States voted in favour of a Commission Regulation restricting perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), its salts and related substances. The proposal, originally submit
17 Singapore Announces Exemptions for Dechlorane Plus and UV-328 Use Under Stockholm Convention Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com On 12 November 2024, Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) announced regulatory updates for Dechlorane Plus and UV-328, in line with the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs). The manufacture, import, and export of th
18 ECHA Publishes Updated Guidance on the Application of CLP Criteria Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published the updated Guidance on the Application of the CLP Criteria to reflect the latest regulatory developments and scientific advances. The revised guidance is now presented as a series of five separate d
19 DEFRA publishes delayed UK REACH Work Programme for 2023/24 Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com On 15 February 2024, the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) published the UK REACH Work Programme which describes the operational work planned for the 2023/2024 financial year. The work programme was expected to be publishe
20 Latest updates to the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com During the months of December 2023 and January, February, and March 2024, the Australian Industrial Chemistry Introductory Scheme (AICIS) has made several updates to the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (AIIC). The updates include the add
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