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1 OECD opens accession discussion for candidate countries Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com On January 25, 2022, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) decided to open a discussion to evaluate the membership of Argentina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Croatia, Peru, and Romania in the organization. The initiative highligh
2 Canada moves further to ban cosmetics testing on animals Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com In January 2022, Cosmetic Alliance (CA) and a representative from their allied stakeholder coalition met with Health Canada (HC) officials to discuss the ban of cosmetics testing on animals in Canada. HC is currently working on publishing a policy to
3 Ukraine to Align Environmental Laws with EU Laws on Ozone-Depleting Substances and Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com The Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine is driving forward the adoption of key European Union regulations on ozone-depleting substances and fluorinated greenhouse gases. This strategic initiative is an integral part
4 FDA Extends MoCRA Enforcement Deadline: Cosmetics Industry Gets Additional 6 Months Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com In a recent development, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a six-month extension of the enforcement deadline for cosmetic product facility registration and product listing requirements under the Modernization of Cosmetics Regu
5 Singapore updates its GHS Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com about Singapore chemical regulation and news related to it, click here: https://www.
6 European Parliament votes for stricter limits for POPs in waste Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com On May 3, 2022, the European Parliament voted on a European Commission proposal to tighten the limits for the presence of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in waste. The proposal was earlier adopted by the European Commission. The presence of P
7 Japan releases a new version of the online tool for GHS classification and labelling Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com on related regulatory changes and other news information regarding existing substanc
8 New updates to the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com During the months of September, October, and November 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
9 EPA Takes Decisive Action to Curb PFAS Contamination from Plastic Containers Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com In a significant move to protect public health, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued orders on December 1, 2023, directing Inhance Technologies LLC (Inhance) to cease the production of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Thes
10 Colombia joins to ban Single-Use Plastics Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com ck, load, or transport packages, goods, newspapers, magazines, clothes, food, etc.
11 European Parliament and Council reach agreement on limits for POPs in waste Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com On June 22, 2022, the European Parliament and Council reached an agreement on a proposal by the European Commission to review Annexes IV and V of Regulation (EU) 2019/1021, on persistent organic pollutants (POPs). The allowable limits were discussed
12 Japan consults to designate PFHxS-related substances as Class I Specified Chemicals Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com On 16 September 2025, Japan released a draft Cabinet Order proposing amendments to the Enforcement Order of the Chemical Substances Control Law (CSCL). If adopted, this change would align with the decision at the 10th Conference of the Parties (CO
13 NMPA enforced Management Rules for Toothpaste Registration Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com The Chinese Supervision and Management Measures of Toothpaste Products has been enforced since 2023.12.1. To facilitate the enforcement of the Measures, NMPA published and enforced the Management Rules for Toothpaste Registration. This Management R
14 European Commission extends consultation on the presence of cobalt in toys Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com The European Commission is extending an ongoing consultation by the Scientific Committee on Health, Environmental and Emerging Risks (SCHEER) on the presence of cobalt in toys until September 8, 2022.  The consultation is part of an evaluation
15 EPA Mandates Testing of "Forever Chemical" 6:2 Fluorotelomer Acrylate under National Testing Strategy Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com On October 9, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued its fifth Test Order under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) as part of its National PFAS Testing Strategy. This is the latest step in EPA’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap to a
16 Japan amends the positive list of Food Contact Materials: Adds new additives Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com On 27 September 2024, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) approved amendments to the Standards and Criteria for Foods, Food Additives. This amendment revises the positive list of food contact materials (FCMs) under the Food Sanita
17 European Parliament and Council Reach Provisional Agreement on CLP Revision Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com On 5 December 2023, the European Parliament and the Council reached a provisional agreement on the revision of the Regulation on the Classification, Labelling and Packaging of Chemicals (CLP). The new measures will improve the protection of consumers
18 Thailand renews the Plastic Food Packaging Standards Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com On 1 June 2022 the Thailand Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) published a notification regarding Quality or Standard of Plastic Containers in the Royal Gazette. The notification was previously announced in G/SPS/N/THA/484 on 27 January 2022. The not
19 Canada Advances Environmental Protection with CEPA Modernization: Key Initiatives for a Healthier Future Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com The Government of Canada is moving forward with the modernization of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA), a critical step in protecting the environment and public health. This modernization emphasizes that every Canadian has the ri
20 Japan to launch Platform for Chemical Management Compliance Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com provide detailed information on: News on revisions to ISHA and enforcement sc
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