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BIS Seeks Public Feedback on Revised Standard for Sulphuric Acid
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India’s Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has announced a public consultation on the revised standard for sulphuric acid, inviting feedback from stakeholders until February 1, 2025. The existing standard, which was first published in 1950 and revise |
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South Korea Blocks Unsafe Overseas Purchases.
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inistry has requested the Korea Customs Service to block the import of these products t |
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China Publishes National Standard for Restricted Substances in Recycled Plastics
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more details, visit the National Public Service Platform here. |
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Ukraine Notifies WTO of Revised Draft Resolution on Hazardous Factors Registration
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nclature).
5. The Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) number or the European Inventory |
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Chile Introduces Landmark Regulation to Strengthen Agricultural Pesticide Management
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through the Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG), has issued Resolución 243 Exen |
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Bureau of Indian Standards Opens Public Consultation on Draft Revision for Lactic Acid Food Grade Specifications IS 9971 - First Revision
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On February 6, 2025, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) released for public consultation a draft of the revised specifications for Lactic Acid, Food Grade (First Revision of IS 9971). The draft, which aims to enhance the safety and quality standard |
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Bureau of Indian Standards initiates consultation on revised standard for potassium iodide.
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The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has initiated a public consultation on a revised standard for potassium iodide which is used as a reagent in analytical chemistry, photography for precipitating silver and for medicinal purposes. Stakeholders are |
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Draft Indian Standard for Phosphorus Oxychloride Technical – Specifications Open for Public Comments
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The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has issued the draft Indian Standard for Phosphorus Oxychloride, Technical - Specification (Second Revision of IS 11657) for public review and comments. This draft document is open for comments until February 28, |
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Washington State Proposes New Restrictions on Formaldehyde Releasers in Cosmetic Products
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, as well as those used in professional services.
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Ukraine Notifies WTO of Draft Law on Biocidal Products Regulation
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al products.
Provide evaluation services for a fee, as per agreements between a |
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EPA Opens Public Comment Period on Carbon Tetrachloride Risk Management Rule
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On October 9, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) opened a 30-day public comment period on its 2024 final risk management rule for carbon tetrachloride (CTC) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). This action represents the a |
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Draft Indian Standard for Sulphuric Acid Specifications Released for Public Review
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The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released a draft of the updated Indian Standard for Sulphuric Acid - Specification (Fifth Revision) for public comments. This draft standard, identified as CHD 01 (27028) WC, December 2024, aims to update the |
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EPA Adds New PFAS to Toxics Release Inventory (TRI)
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On October 7, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the automatic addition of sodium perfluorohexanesulfonate (PFHxS-Na) (CAS No. 82382-12-5) to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI). This action, mandated under the Fiscal Yea |
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Vietnam’s New Chemical Law: Key Changes Effective in 2026
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use, import/export, and even consulting services.
Certification and competence |
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Ukraine Proposes New Compliance Timelines for UA REACH and UA CLP
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ure of Ukraine and the State Regulatory Service of Ukraine. |
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Kenya Notifies WTO of Newly Adopted East African Standards for Fertilizers
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unify quality benchmarks for goods and services across EAC member states. This harmoni |
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UK Notifies WTO of Draft Regulation to Ban 4-MBC and 16 CMR Substances in Cosmetics
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On 31 October, the United Kingdom notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a new draft measure titled The Cosmetic Products (Restriction of Chemical Substances) Regulations 2026. Issued by the Department for Business and Trade’s Office for Pr |
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South Korea Begins Construction of National Animal-Free Testing Facility - Completion Set for 2026
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simulations.
2. Functions and Services:
Perform non-animal toxicit |
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Kenya Adopts Two-Part East African Standard for Skin-Applied Mosquito Repellents
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promote the free exchange of goods and services within the community.
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Brazilian Congress Advances Bill to Regulate
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the Committee on Industry, Commerce and Services, suggesting broader implications for n |