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| 1 | EPA Designates PFOA and PFOS as Hazardous Substances under Superfund Law | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | ffected parties by publication in local newspapers about. This rule may i |
| 2 | US EPA Proposes New Rules Under TSCA for Chemicals with Significant New Use | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | 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 |
| 3 | EPA Updates TSCA Inventory Ahead of 2024 Chemical Data Reporting Cycle | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | 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 |
| 4 | Canada amends cosmetic regulations for cosmetic fragrance allergens | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | 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 |
| 5 | India Notifies WTO of Quality Control Order for Steel and Steel Products | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | 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 |
| 6 | Ukraine Adopts CLP Regulation Signalling Alignment with Global Chemical Safety Standards | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | 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 |
| 7 | Denmark Proposes to Ban PFAS in Clothing Footwear and Waterproofing Agents by 2026 | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | On 27 November 2024, Denmark notified the European Commission of a draft Order to ban per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer products. The proposed measure targets clothing, footwear, and waterproofing agents containing PFAS in order |
| 8 | EPA issues final rule requiring reporting of seven additional PFAS to Toxic Release Inventory | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | On May 16, 2024, following an announcement in January 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule to update the chemicals listed in the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) to include seven new per- and polyfluoroalkyl substanc |
| 9 | Government of India Issues New Circular on Licensing of In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices. | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | On May 15, 2024, the Directorate General of Health Services under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in India issued a new circular for medical devices through the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization. The circular states tha |
| 10 | Singapore’s NEA Revises Compliance Dates for Dechlorane Plus Methoxychlor and UV-328 under the Stockholm Convention | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | On 6 May 2024, Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) announced revised compliance dates for Dechlorane Plus, Methoxychlor, and UV-328 under the Stockholm Convention. Chemicals Added to Annex A to the Stockholm Convention At the |
| 11 | Swiss Ordinance on Chemical Products: New Amendments for 2024 | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | Substances of Very High Concern: Seven news entries have been added to the list and |
| 12 | Ukraine to Launch Unified Online System for Chemical Safety | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | On 21 June 2024, the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources (MEPNR) of Ukraine announced that the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved the procedure for the creation and operation of the Information System for Chemical Saf |
| 13 | EPA Issues Compliance Guide for Methylene Chloride Rule after Banning Most Uses Due to Health Risks | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | On July 10, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a compliance guide for the recently enacted methylene chloride risk management rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The guide is intended to assist industry, worke |
| 14 | US EPA Revises Risk Threshold for Perfluorodecanoic Acid in Finalized IRIS Toxicological Review | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | On July 16, 2024, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) Toxicological Review for perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDA) and related salts. The Agency has raised the acceptable reference dose (RfD) |
| 15 | UA-REACH Regulation and Registration Deadlines Officially Published by Ukraine | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | Update: Please note that the registration deadlines for CMR substances (Category 1A and 1B) over 1 tonne per year and substances with toxic effects to aquatic organisms (acute or chronic) over 100 tonnes per year are incorrectly stated in the tex |
| 16 | Peru Proposes New Regulations for Comprehensive Chemical Management Law | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | Ministerial Resolution in the official newspaper, El Peruano. The proposed regul |
| 17 | China's NIFDC Releases New Guidelines for Compatibility Testing of Packaging Materials | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | ducts throughout their shelf life. This news highlights the key points, evaluation p |
| 18 | EPA Releases Preliminary 2023 Toxics Release Inventory TRI Data | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | On July 30, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published preliminary 2023 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) data, covering chemical releases, waste management, and pollution prevention from more than 20,000 facilities nationwide. This |
| 19 | Ukraine Takes Another Step Towards EU Integration by Approving State Register of Chemicals | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | On 21 August 2024, the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine (MEPNR) announced that the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved the procedure for maintaining the State Register of Chemicals. This is an important s |
| 20 | EU to Ban BPA in Food Contact Materials Following EFSA's Health Risk Assessment | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | An EU initiative will ban the use of Bisphenol A (BPA) in food contact materials in 2024. The EU is set to ban BPA in food contact materials such as packaging and kitchenware. The decision follows a scientific assessment by the European Food Safety A |