US EPA proposes an amendment to VOCs
US EPA on the 29th of April 2022, submitted a notification to World Trade Organization, to amend the regulatory decision on Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). According to US EPA, VOCs are...
Read MorePFAS Modification Raises Concerns in the US
Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, mostly referred to as PFAS, are part of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) present in diverse consumer and industrial products. PFAS has a myriad of applications due to...
Read MoreUSA extends compliance date for a chemical compound
Mar-16-2022
On March 9, 2022, US EPA published the final rule for regulating Phenol, Isopropylated Phosphate (3:1). The regulation for this substance is promulgated under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).The final...
Read MoreUS EPA extends compliance date for PIP Prohibition
Mar-14-2022
On 9 March 2022, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces the decision to extend the compliance date for prohibiting the processing and distribution of Phenol, Isopropylated Phosphate (3:1) [PIP (3:1)] in...
Read MoreUS EPA releases a draft Toxic Substances Control Act TSCA Systematic Review Protocol
To ensure that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has the best tools for protecting human health and the environment under Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the agency released a draft TSCA...
Read MoreMexico Promotes Circular Economy Law
On November 17, the Mexican Senate unanimously approved the general terms for the new Circular Economy Law (Ley General de Economía Circular – LGEC ). The new legislation promotes improved waste management rules and...
Read MoreChile Restricts New Substances on Children's Products
Chile drafts a new regulation to further promote safe products among the ones used by children. These products will have to comply with the provisions established by the regulation and present the certificate attesting conformity in...
Read MoreChile Is Making Rapid Progress Towards Overarching Packaging Management
In recent months, Chile has announced three main resolutions aimed at defining the goals, obligations, annual report’s content, and the framing of products that would fall within the packing management. Chile is...
Read MoreNational Associations Reaffirm Necessary Commitments for Regional Progress
Chemical associations came together and published an open letter on the need for greater involvement and harmonization of regulatory principles. Associations from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Uruguay highlighted the importance of cooperation, considering...
Read More300-Plus Chemicals Lose Confidential Status In US EPA List
In October 2021, US EPA removed the confidentiality status for 377 substances, making their chemical status available to the public. According to the TSCA inventory, these chemicals make up about 8,000...
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