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| 1 | European Commission Releases FAQ Document to Clarify New Eco-design Regulation for Sustainable Products | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | The European Commission has released a detailed Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document to provide initial clarification on the newly implemented Eco-design for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), which officially took effect on July 18, 2024. |
| 2 | European Parliament Backs Tougher Toy Safety Rules to Protect Children | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | In response to growing concerns about toy safety, the European Parliament has backed tougher rules to protect children from potential dangers posed by toys. The new rules, adopted with overwhelming support on 13 March 2024, introduce significant meas |
| 3 | Swedish Chemicals Agency updates PRIO tool with new criteria to identify hazardous substances | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | On 26 February 2024, the Swedish Chemicals Agency (KEMI) announced the latest update of its PRIO tool. The update extends the tool's criteria to include the new hazard classes in the latest update of the EU Regulation for Classification, Labelling an |
| 4 | EPA Proposes New Rule Requiring Data Reporting on 16 Chemicals Under TSCA Risk Evaluation | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is introducing a rule under Section 8(d) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), mandating manufacturers (including importers) of 16 chemicals to submit to the Agency data from unpublished health, sa |
| 5 | EPA Designates PFOA and PFOS as Hazardous Substances under Superfund Law | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | ffected parties by publication in local newspapers about. This rule may i |
| 6 | US EPA Proposes New Rules Under TSCA for Chemicals with Significant New Use | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing Significant New Use Rules (SNURs) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for chemicals previously reviewed in premanufacture notices (PMNs). These chemicals have been deemed "not likely to |
| 7 | EU Parliament Adopts Provisional Agreement to Update the CLP Regulation | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | In a plenary session on 23 April 2024, the European Parliament adopted a provisional political agreement with the EU countries to update the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) regulation. This revision aligns with the EU's broader Chemical |
| 8 | EPA Updates TSCA Inventory Ahead of 2024 Chemical Data Reporting Cycle | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | On May 23, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the latest update to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory. This biannual update, which makes non-confidential TSCA Inventory data publicly available, aligns with th |
| 9 | India Notifies WTO of Quality Control Order for Steel and Steel Products | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | On 19 April 2024, the Ministry of Steel, Government of India, after consultation with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of the Quality Control Order (QCO) on steel and steel products listed in the table |
| 10 | Canada amends cosmetic regulations for cosmetic fragrance allergens | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | On 24 April 2024, Health Canada published an amendment to the labeling and notification requirements for cosmetic ingredients. The amendment was published in the Canada Gazette, part II, Volume 158, No.9. The amendment was adopted on 12 April 2024 an |
| 11 | European Commission Expands Scope of ECHA’s Chromium VI Restriction Proposal | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | In an effort to strengthen environmental and public health protection, the European Commission has requested the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) to expand the scope of the REACH restriction proposal for chromium (VI) substances. The mandate, receive |
| 12 | Ukraine Adopts CLP Regulation Signalling Alignment with Global Chemical Safety Standards | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | In a move to align with EU standards, the Ukrainian government adopted the Technical Regulation for the Classification of Hazards, Labeling and Packaging of Chemical Products on 10 May 2024. This decision is a significant step as Ukraine adopts the s |
| 13 | EPA issues final rule requiring reporting of seven additional PFAS to Toxic Release Inventory | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | On May 16, 2024, following an announcement in January 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule to update the chemicals listed in the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) to include seven new per- and polyfluoroalkyl substanc |
| 14 | Denmark Proposes to Ban PFAS in Clothing Footwear and Waterproofing Agents by 2026 | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | On 27 November 2024, Denmark notified the European Commission of a draft Order to ban per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer products. The proposed measure targets clothing, footwear, and waterproofing agents containing PFAS in order |
| 15 | Government of India Issues New Circular on Licensing of In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices. | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | On May 15, 2024, the Directorate General of Health Services under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in India issued a new circular for medical devices through the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization. The circular states tha |
| 16 | Singapore’s NEA Revises Compliance Dates for Dechlorane Plus Methoxychlor and UV-328 under the Stockholm Convention | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | On 6 May 2024, Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) announced revised compliance dates for Dechlorane Plus, Methoxychlor, and UV-328 under the Stockholm Convention. Chemicals Added to Annex A to the Stockholm Convention At the |
| 17 | Swiss Ordinance on Chemical Products: New Amendments for 2024 | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | Substances of Very High Concern: Seven news entries have been added to the list and |
| 18 | DEFRA Extends Deadline of Public Consultation on Alternative Transitional Registration Model ATRm | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | The UK government has extended the deadline of the public consultation on proposals to amend the current transitional provisions under UK-REACH by introducing an Alternative Transitional Registration model (ATRm) until 25 July 2024. Launched on 16 Ma |
| 19 | Ukraine to Launch Unified Online System for Chemical Safety | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | On 21 June 2024, the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources (MEPNR) of Ukraine announced that the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved the procedure for the creation and operation of the Information System for Chemical Saf |
| 20 | EPA Issues Compliance Guide for Methylene Chloride Rule after Banning Most Uses Due to Health Risks | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | On July 10, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a compliance guide for the recently enacted methylene chloride risk management rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The guide is intended to assist industry, worke |
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