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1 Canada Home Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com The Canadian Environmental Protection Act 1999 (CEPA 1999) is the most important chemical control law in Canada. It is a broad act covering a number of subjects, i.e., chemicals, living organisms, marine environment, vehicles, and hazardous wastes. I
2 Mexico Home Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com There is no chemical regulation in Mexico. In 2019, the General Health Council (CGS) proposed the Comprehensive National Policy for the Management of Chemical Substances. This draft law, which is still pending in congress, aims to regulate the use
3 USA Home Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com The Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) Chemical Substance Inventory lists existing chemical substances that are manufactured or processed in the United States [182]. The inventory is maintained and updated by the Environmental Protections Agency
4 Argentina Home Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com Argentina does not currently have a comprehensive National Chemical Inventory, however it maintain a National Chemical List of Prohibited and Restricted Chemicals (LNSPQ), which was established by Resolution 192/2019 and updated by Resolution 504/202
5 Brazil - Home Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com On the 13th of November 2024 Brazilian President Lula sanctioned the Law 15.022/24, previously known as PL 6120/24, creating the National Inventory of Chemical Substances. This Law creates a comprehensive tool for effective risk assessment and mana
6 Switzerland - Home Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com Switzerland is not a member of the EU or the European Economic Area (EEA) and all new substances must be notified, registered and/or declared in Switzerland before they are placed on the market. This is so even if they are already registered in the E
7 Chile Home Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com Chile became the first country in Latin America to introduce a national regulation for chemical substances and mixtures in February 2021. Decree No. 57, together with implementing Resolution No. 777/2021, established the Regulation on the Classificat
8 Colombia Home Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com Regulatory Summary Colombia updated its national profile of chemical substances in 2017, providing detailed information about the chemicals and their quantities in circulation. That same year, the national chemical bill was passed to enhance the r
9 Laos Home Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com Regulatory Summary   In Laos, the responsibility of managing chemical activities and coordinating various sectors to complete the management is mainly assigned to the Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MOIC) in accordance to the Law on
10 Eurasia - Home Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com Russia is a member of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), which also includes Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan. Since 2017, the EAEU has been developing a common REACH-like regulatory framework, the Technical Regulation on Safety of C
11 Ecuador home Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com Ecuador has three main documents that together establish the rules for chemical industry in the country:  Technical Regulation 078 on transport, storage, and management of hazardous materials  Acuerdo Ministerial 099 on instructions for
12 Costa Rica Home Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com In February 2017, the National Chemical Policy entered into force through declaration 40.148-S-MINAE-MAG-MTSS-RE-H in Costa Rica. The Policy establishes the Technical Secretariat of Coordination for the Management of Chemical Substances as a resp
13 El Salvador Home Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com El Salvador presents fragmented legislation when dealing with chemical regulations. The example can be observed from the legislation intended to implement the GHS in the country where GHS tools are spread among three instruments: Decreto 254/2010,Â
14 Dominican Republic Home Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com The Dominican Republic is part of the group of countries that do not have solid management of chemical substances, therefore, a scattered regulation is present. The most updated document about chemicals and related regulations in the country is- Nat
15 Uruguay Home Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com Uruguay does not have a comprehensive chemical legislation under elaboration. Similar to other countries, Uruguay has specific chemical regulations, i.e., a positive list for food contact materials and regulations focused on mercury. Nevertheless,
16 Guatemala Home Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com Guatemala currently does not apply any GHS standard in the country. Notwithstanding, it seems that Guatemala still has to put efforts into a formal GHS adoption. The standard is voluntarily accepted nonetheless
17 Paraguay Home Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com Paraguay is yet to adopt any GHS version, making it the only MERCOSUR member lacking the guideline. Paraguay relies on Decreto 14.390/1992 for safety and medicine at the workplace. It is GHS-alike and includes SDS requirements but only for national
18 Panama Home Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com There is no national chemical regulation nor GHS approval in Panama. The closest and most updated document related to such provisions is Resolución 101/2016, and this establishes the information on labels and SDS for pesticides.
19 Venezuela Home Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com Venezuela began towards the GHS implementation in 2015. Amid various obstacles, the progress is stagnant to this day and available information is limited.
20 Norway Home Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com Producers and importers of hazardous substances and mixtures to the Norwegian market have to follow the Regulations on declaration of chemicals to the product register (declaration regulations), enforced on June 1, 2015. Applicants need to submit in
ACF GHS Report