ICONTEC in Colombia proposes technical standards for cosmetics
ICONTEC, the Colombian standards organization is putting forth a proposal encompassing three technical standards pertaining to the realm of cosmetics. While these ICONTEC standards begin as voluntary guidelines, they could potentially become...
Read MoreColombian Government Prohibits Mercury Use Nationwide Taking a Step Towards Sustainability
In a move towards environmental preservation, the National Government of Colombia has implemented a groundbreaking law to reduce and eliminate the use of mercury in industrial activities. The decision, in accordance with...
Read MoreColombia Establishes Regulations for Detergents and Soaps
Through Resolution 395/2023, Colombia solidifies technical regulations on the environmental aspects of phosphorus content and promote surfactant biodegradability in detergents and soaps, making them permanent. The resolution signifies a pivotal step in...
Read MoreColombia: Update your GHS to 6th revision from April 2023
According to Colombia’s Resolution 0773/2021, chemical manufacturers exporting to Colombia need to be aware that the transition period for implementing GHS in the workplace finishes on 7 April 2023 for pure...
Read MoreColombia released a registration platform for Chemical Registration
From May 31, 2022, manufacturers and importers in Colombia have three years to register chemical substances for industrial use in the new digital application. Colombia released a registration platform for companies...
Read MoreTransitional period for new agricultural pesticide registration process in Colombia
Colombia has updated its registration process and requirements for the registration of “chemical pesticides for agricultural use” (PQUA) in line with changes to Andean Community (CAN) legislation. On August 1, 2022,...
Read MoreColombia joins to ban Single-Use Plastics
On July 1, 2022, the Colombian Congress had the last and most important discussion about plastics among products – and reached a consensus on an official prohibition of single-use plastics. The...
Read MoreColombia Establishes a Notification Portal for Chemical Substances
On May 31, 2022, the Colombian Ministry of Commerce (MINCIT) officially launched the Online Portal for Chemical Substances for Industrial Use. The Online Portal will be the main instrument for the...
Read MoreColombia Progresses on OECD Chemical Instruments
Colombia officially joined the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in April 2020 despite not complying with all instruments required by the organization at the time. In this respect, Colombia...
Read MoreComprehensive Chemical Management Promulgated in Colombia
After four years of drafting the framework, Colombia finally promulgated a robust chemical management regulation. Decree 1630, published on November 30, 2021, sets the ground for implementing a national chemical inventory. ...
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