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1 Three requests from the European Commission for suggestions on legislative proposals! Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com 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
2 Several updates to the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com 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
3 EPA Releases 2023 Toxics Release Inventory Data Tracking Nationwide Chemical Waste and Pollution Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com 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
4 Peru - Key Regulatory Insights 2024 Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com rdous chemical substances.   Key News 2024 Peru Proposes New Standar
5 European Commission proposes measures to reduce microplastic pollution from plastic pellets Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com 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
6 UK releases guidance for management of CMR substances in cosmetic products Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com tions until outcome ECHA Weekly Newsletter HSE GB CLP e-Bulletin
7 Japan Revises Food Additive Standards in the Food Sanitation Act Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com 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
8 98 substances added to Great Britain Mandatory Classification and Labelling List Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com 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
9 Ukraine CLP Regulation Enters into Force on 15 November 2024: Strengthening Chemical Safety with EU Standards Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com 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
10 Japan releases 2025 application procedure for Specific New Chemical Substances Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com 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
11 European Union Takes Steps to Phase Out Dental Amalgam Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com 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
12 Singapore Announces Exemptions for Dechlorane Plus and UV-328 Use Under Stockholm Convention Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com 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
13 ECHA Publishes Updated Guidance on the Application of CLP Criteria Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com 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
14 PFHxA to be restricted in the EU following vote of Member States Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com 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
15 Urgent Request for Input on QCOs for 8 Chemicals Issued in India Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com 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)
16 Latest updates to the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com 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
17 DEFRA publishes delayed UK REACH Work Programme for 2023/24 Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com 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
18 Swedish Chemicals Agency updates PRIO tool with new criteria to identify hazardous substances Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com 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
19 European Parliament Backs Tougher Toy Safety Rules to Protect Children Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com 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
20 EPA Proposes New Rule Requiring Data Reporting on 16 Chemicals Under TSCA Risk Evaluation Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com 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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