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European Union Takes Steps to Phase Out Dental Amalgam
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On 8 February 2024, negotiators from the European Parliament and the Council reached a provisional political agreement on the phasing out of dental amalgam. The agreement is in line with the European Commission’s proposal to address the remaining u |
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Japan releases 2025 application procedure for Specific New Chemical Substances
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On 11 November 2024, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) together with the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) and the Ministry of Environment (MOE) announced the 2025 application procedure for the registration of speci |
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Urgent Request for Input on QCOs for 8 Chemicals Issued in India
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On 6 March 2024, India’s Basic Chemicals, Cosmetics and Dyes Promotion Council (CHEMEXIL) issued a circular requesting concerned members and end-user industries to urgently submit data regarding the implementation of 8 Quality Control Orders (QCOs) |
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PFHxA to be restricted in the EU following vote of Member States
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At a meeting of the European Commission’s REACH Committee on 29 February 2024, EU Member States voted in favour of a Commission Regulation restricting perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), its salts and related substances. The proposal, originally submit |
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Singapore Announces Exemptions for Dechlorane Plus and UV-328 Use Under Stockholm Convention
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On 12 November 2024, Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) announced regulatory updates for Dechlorane Plus and UV-328, in line with the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs). The manufacture, import, and export of th |
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ECHA Publishes Updated Guidance on the Application of CLP Criteria
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The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published the updated Guidance on the Application of the CLP Criteria to reflect the latest regulatory developments and scientific advances. The revised guidance is now presented as a series of five separate d |
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DEFRA publishes delayed UK REACH Work Programme for 2023/24
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On 15 February 2024, the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) published the UK REACH Work Programme which describes the operational work planned for the 2023/2024 financial year. The work programme was expected to be publishe |
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Latest updates to the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals
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During the months of December 2023 and January, February, and March 2024, the Australian Industrial Chemistry Introductory Scheme (AICIS) has made several updates to the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (AIIC). The updates include the add |
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European Commission Releases FAQ Document to Clarify New Eco-design Regulation for Sustainable Products
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The European Commission has released a detailed Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document to provide initial clarification on the newly implemented Eco-design for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), which officially took effect on July 18, 2024. |
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European Parliament Backs Tougher Toy Safety Rules to Protect Children
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In response to growing concerns about toy safety, the European Parliament has backed tougher rules to protect children from potential dangers posed by toys. The new rules, adopted with overwhelming support on 13 March 2024, introduce significant meas |
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Swedish Chemicals Agency updates PRIO tool with new criteria to identify hazardous substances
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On 26 February 2024, the Swedish Chemicals Agency (KEMI) announced the latest update of its PRIO tool. The update extends the tool's criteria to include the new hazard classes in the latest update of the EU Regulation for Classification, Labelling an |
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EPA Proposes New Rule Requiring Data Reporting on 16 Chemicals Under TSCA Risk Evaluation
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is introducing a rule under Section 8(d) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), mandating manufacturers (including importers) of 16 chemicals to submit to the Agency data from unpublished health, sa |
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EPA Designates PFOA and PFOS as Hazardous Substances under Superfund Law
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US EPA Proposes New Rules Under TSCA for Chemicals with Significant New Use
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing Significant New Use Rules (SNURs) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for chemicals previously reviewed in premanufacture notices (PMNs). These chemicals have been deemed "not likely to |
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EU Parliament Adopts Provisional Agreement to Update the CLP Regulation
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In a plenary session on 23 April 2024, the European Parliament adopted a provisional political agreement with the EU countries to update the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) regulation. This revision aligns with the EU's broader Chemical |
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EPA Updates TSCA Inventory Ahead of 2024 Chemical Data Reporting Cycle
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On May 23, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the latest update to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory. This biannual update, which makes non-confidential TSCA Inventory data publicly available, aligns with th |
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India Notifies WTO of Quality Control Order for Steel and Steel Products
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On 19 April 2024, the Ministry of Steel, Government of India, after consultation with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of the Quality Control Order (QCO) on steel and steel products listed in the table |
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Canada amends cosmetic regulations for cosmetic fragrance allergens
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On 24 April 2024, Health Canada published an amendment to the labeling and notification requirements for cosmetic ingredients. The amendment was published in the Canada Gazette, part II, Volume 158, No.9. The amendment was adopted on 12 April 2024 an |
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European Commission Expands Scope of ECHA’s Chromium VI Restriction Proposal
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In an effort to strengthen environmental and public health protection, the European Commission has requested the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) to expand the scope of the REACH restriction proposal for chromium (VI) substances. The mandate, receive |
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Ukraine Adopts CLP Regulation Signalling Alignment with Global Chemical Safety Standards
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In a move to align with EU standards, the Ukrainian government adopted the Technical Regulation for the Classification of Hazards, Labeling and Packaging of Chemical Products on 10 May 2024. This decision is a significant step as Ukraine adopts the s |
