Thailand Reviews Hazardous Substances Act Following Stakeholder Consultation

The Department of Industrial Works (DIW) has released an evaluation of Thailand’s Hazardous Substances Act, following an extensive public consultation held between August and September 2024. The review assessed enforcement of...

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Thailand Tightens Regulations on Titanium Dioxide in Cosmetics

Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has implemented new regulations on titanium dioxide (TiO₂) in cosmetics, focusing on its use as a colorant, UV filter, and ingredient in various formulations. Officially...

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Thailand’s DIW Reminds Category 3 Factories to Comply with Updated Chemical Safety Regulations

On January 6, 2025, the Department of Industrial Works (DIW) issued a formal reminder to Category 3 factory operators to comply with the Ministry of Industry’s updated Safety Measures for Chemical...

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Thailand Seeks Feedback on the Classification of POPs as Hazardous Substances under Stockholm Convention

Thailand’s Department of Industrial Works (DIW), under the Ministry of Industry, launched a public consultation regarding a draft ministerial announcement on December 2, 2024. This proposal seeks to classify certain chemicals...

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ASEAN Cosmetic Directive Amendments: Grace Period Ended on 21 November 2024

On 21 November 2024, the two-year grace period for cosmetic products to comply with the updated ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD) ended. The updates were introduced during the 36th ASEAN Cosmetic Committee...

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Thailand Strengthens Labelling Regulations for Volatile Substances

The Ministry of Public Health and the Ministry of Industry in Thailand have jointly issued a new Ministerial Regulation under the Narcotics Code Act B.E. 2564, which establishes new labelling requirements...

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Thailand Launches Review of Hazardous Substance Act

Thailand is undertaking a detailed review of its Hazardous Substance Act, which governs the management of chemicals and hazardous substances in the country. The Department of Industrial Works (DIW) and other...

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Thailand's Department of Industrial Works Introduces New Advertising Regulations for Hazardous Substances

On 18 September 2024, Thailand’s Department of Industrial Works (DIW) introduced new regulatory guidelines on the advertising of hazardous substances under its authority. These regulations which aim to improve public safety...

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Revisions to the Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizer Regulations proposed by Thailand

On 2 February 2024, the Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA) submitted two draft notifications to the World Trade Organization (WTO). The goal of both drafts is to protect human health...

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Thailand notifies WTO of draft regulation to restrict mercury in electrical and electronic equipment

On 12 February 2024, the Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft Ministerial Regulation Prescribing Industrial Products for Mercury-Added Electrical and Electronic Equipment to...

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