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Regulatory Authorities in the Chemical Regulation of Singapore are National Environment Agency (NEA) and the Ministry of Manpower. NEA is the authority to regulate some environmentally harmful substances. The Ministry of Manpower requires employers to communicate chemical hazard information to workers and reduce chemical exposure. 

Companies import, sell, export, purchase, use, or transport any hazardous substances controlled under the Environmental Protection and Management Act (EPMA) need to apply for hazardous substance license or permit. 

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Singapore seeks public feedback on amended cosmetics standards
Singapore seeks public feedback on amended cosmetics standards

On 14 June 2024, Enterprise Singapore invited public feedback on revisions to standards on N-nitroso diethanolamine (NDELA) and cosmetic raw materials.   Enterprise Singapore Enterprise Singapore (ESG), a statutory board under the...

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Singapore’s NEA Revises Compliance Dates for Dechlorane Plus Methoxychlor and UV-328 under the Stockholm Convention
Singapore’s NEA Revises Compliance Dates for Dechlorane Plus Methoxychlor and UV-328 under the Stockholm Convention

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...

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