Regulatory Briefing

South Africa does not yet have an approved National Chemical Inventory. However, under the Hazardous Substances Act (Act No. 15 of 1973), a list of hazardous substances is maintained.

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East Africa releases new specifications on Insecticidal aerosols
East Africa releases new specifications on Insecticidal aerosols

In November 2022, the East African Standards Committee (EASC)  released a Draft East African Standard (DEAS 1114:2022) that specifies the requirements, sampling, and test methods for insecticidal aerosols. This draft aims...

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The South African industrial sector endorses GHS
The South African industrial sector endorses GHS

South Africa has adopted a modified version of the United Nations' Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for classifying and labeling chemicals in its industrial sector. The Regulation comes into force on 29...

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ACF GHS Report