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BIS to restrict the use of heavy metals in Soap Noodles
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t till August 31, 2023. The draft is an updated version of IS10513, which was first is |
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EPA Prioritizes MBOCA for TSCA Risk Evaluation: Requires Health and Environmental Data Submission
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rcinogen, and its inclusion in the 2014 update to the TSCA Work Plan, indicates the ne |
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Ecuador Adopts Revised Technical Regulation on Paints: RTE 061 2R
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Ecuador has recently updated its technical regulation on paints, replacing the existin |
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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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European Council Adopts New CLP Regulation to Improve Chemical Safety
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UPDATE: The new CLP Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2024/2865) was published in the Offici |
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EPA Reinstates Chlorpyrifos Tolerances Amid Regulatory Shifts
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On February 5, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reinstated all chlorpyrifos tolerances, overturning a previous rule that had halted its use on all food and feed commodities in early 2022.
Additionally, EPA announced in a posti |
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Important Information Regarding SDSs from the Ministry
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idity of these SDSs continues.
Updated procedure: After the document period o |
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HSE Updates Health Surveillance Guidance for Workers Exposed to Respirable Crystalline Silica RCS
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Executive (HSE) announced an important update to its guidance on health surveillance |
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South Korea Proposes Clearer Labeling Rules for Biocidal Products to Enhance Consumer Understanding
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pes, approval number formatting will be updated (product type digits: 4 → 5; serial |
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12 chemicals to be regulated under Fire Safety Regulations
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Singapore proposes to regulate 12 new chemicals and chemical groups under the Fire Safety (Petroleum & Flammable Materials) Regulations (FS (P&FM) Regs).
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) has identified 12 chemicals and chemical groups as c |
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Japan: 164 Chemicals added to the "General Chemical Substance List”
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otified after that date.
The list is updated every July, with the latest revision p |
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Standard for surface cleaners containing QUACs to be revised by India
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e packing and marking clauses have been updated.
QUATs are antibacterial agents t |
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South Korea updates the Regulations on Safety Standards for Cosmetics
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d and Drug Safety (MFDS) in South Korea updates the Regulations on Safety Standards fo |
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Chile Sets Goals for Electrical Electronic Equipment
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Chile’s Environmental Ministry (MMA) promulgated
on February 28, 2022, a Decree establishing collection and recycling goals for
batteries and Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE). Furthermore, Decree
207/2022 imposes obligations associated |
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MMA Redirects Consultation on Law No. 15.022/2020 to WTO Process
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developments closely, particularly any updates regarding the implementation timeline |
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Japan: MHLW adds 141 substances to the New Chemical Substances List
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List by adding 141 new substances. This update follows the Ministry’s previous notic |
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Japan revises 2025 e-submission requirements for Specific New Chemical Substances
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has been released.
Annual Update of the Application Schedule
Every |
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Canada removes 602 substances from its food and drug list
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The Health Canada’s revised in-commerce list (R-ICL) of
chemicals used in food, drugs, and cosmetics no longer includes 602 substances
that are not commercially active. These substances are therefore not subject to
notification under the Food an |
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New Guidance for Data Sharing in UK REACH
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The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), UK in March 2022 published guidance for data and information sharing of the same chemical substance. This guidance will help companies and individuals understand their obligations pursua |
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Japan Opens Public Consultation on SDS and Labelling Updates
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ntly scheduled a public consultation to update the list of chemicals and mixtures whic |