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Annual authorisation needed for import/export of decaBDE and PFOA-related compounds in Australia
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From 21 July 2023 the rules for importation and exportation of decabromodiphenyl ether (decaBDE), perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), its salts, and PFOA-related compounds in Australia will be amended. This was announced by the Australian Industrial Chemi |
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EPA Releases Draft TSCA Risk Evaluation for D4 (Updated)
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ttps://www.regulations.gov. Original News:On September 17, 2025, the U.S. Environ |
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Australia Seeks Input on Including Short Chain Chlorinated Paraffins in Schedule 7 of the IChEMS Register
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On 9 October 2023, the Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) opened consultations on the proposed scheduling decisions for short chain chlorinated paraffins under the Industrial Chemicals Environmental Ma |
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Japan revises its list of chemicals requiring SDSs and GHS labels
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In Japan, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) has taken significant steps to improve workplace safety by updating the list of substances that require safety data sheets (SDSs) and labels in accordance with the United Nations Globally Ha |
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ECHA to support the European Commission with tasks concerning battery safety
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On 17 August 2023, the new EU Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2023/1542) concerning batteries and waste batteries entered into force and the Batteries Directive (Directive 2006/66/EC) was repealed. In the coming years the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) |
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UK government launches a call for data on nanomaterials in cosmetics
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On 14 August 2023, the UK’s Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) published a call for submission of any scientific information relevant to the safety assessment of nanomaterials used in cosmetics.
Details of the call
Any inter |
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Have your say on ECHA’s draft investigation report on the presence of CMRs in childcare articles
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Information on the background for above news can be found here.
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EPA Finalizes Significant New Use Rule SNUR to Prevent Reentry of Inactive PFASs into Commerce
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On January 8, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a Significant New Use Rule (SNUR) that prevents companies from resuming or initiating the production or processing of 329 per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that h |
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Australia publishes IChEMS Scheduling Decisions for POPs
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The Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has recently published scheduling decisions under the Industrial Chemicals Environmental Management Standard (IChEMS) for a number of persistent organic pollutant |
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Singapore Implements Regulatory Measures for 4 Hazardous Substances
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On 24 July 2023, Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) announced that the listings for four substances (dechlorane plus, methoxychlor, UV-328, and terbufos) will be changed due to the decision at the 11th meeting of the Conference of the Pa |
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Three requests from the European Commission for suggestions on legislative proposals!
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The European Commission issued three solicitations for feedback on August 23, 2023: on the WEEE Directive, on the new end-of-life vehicle regulations, and on eco-design standards and labelling of electronic displays. The European Commission's commitm |
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Several updates to the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals
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During the months of August and September 2023, the Australian Industrial Chemistry Introductory Scheme (AICIS) has made several updates to the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (AIIC). The updates include adding new chemicals to the inven |
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EPA Releases 2023 Toxics Release Inventory Data Tracking Nationwide Chemical Waste and Pollution
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On October 31, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released updated Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) data detailing toxic chemical waste management, including releases and pollution prevention activities from 2023. The data covers over |
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US EPA updates Toxic Substances Control Act TSCA fees to improve chemical reviews
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On February 8, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized amendments to the 2018 Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Fees Rule, which will increase fees and double the cost of new substance applications. The final rule aims to recover |
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Peru - Key Regulatory Insights 2024
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rdous chemical substances.
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European Commission proposes measures to reduce microplastic pollution from plastic pellets
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On 16 October 2023, the European Commission presented a proposal for a Regulation on the prevention of pellet losses to reduce microplastic pollution. The aim of the proposal is to ensure that all operators handling plastic pellets in the EU take the |
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UK releases guidance for management of CMR substances in cosmetic products
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tions until outcome
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Japan Revises Food Additive Standards in the Food Sanitation Act
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Update: On 12 November 2024, Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) that the amendment entered into force on 5 November 2024.
Original text:
On 28 August 2024, Japan’s Consumer Affairs |
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98 substances added to Great Britain Mandatory Classification and Labelling List
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The UK Minister for Social Mobility, Youth and Progress (MfSMYP) has, taken a key decision on the classification and labelling of 98 chemical substances in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). This decision was taken after the Secretary of St |
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Ukraine CLP Regulation Enters into Force on 15 November 2024: Strengthening Chemical Safety with EU Standards
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On 15 November 2024, the Ukrainian Technical Regulation for the Classification of Hazards, Labeling and Packaging of Chemical Products, adopted in May 2024, will enter into force. Certain provisions, specifically Section 3 and clauses 130-133 of Sect |
