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MOENV Strengthens Water Protection: PFAS Added to Taiwan’s Surface Water Quality Standards
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and can accumulate in living organisms, leading to potential health risks including |
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Kenya Notifies WTO of Newly Adopted East African Standards for Fertilizers
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On 11 April 2025, Kenya notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) that several previously circulated standards covering 12 fertilizers have now been officially adopted. Published in the Kenya Gazette Notice No. 16886 on 20 December 2024, the adopti |
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Mandatory BIS Certification for Exporters of Key Non-Ferrous Metals to India
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ude refined nickel, tin ingots, primary lead, and refined zinc. These metals must ca |
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HSE Opens Consultation on Draft Recommendation to Add Three Substances to UK REACH Authorisation List (Updated)
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tannatetradecanoate (MOTE)
Tetraethyl lead (TEL) (CAS No. 78-00-2)
All three |
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South Korea Begins Construction of National Animal-Free Testing Facility - Completion Set for 2026
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ng. South Korea aims to become a global leader in ethical, science-driven toxicology |
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Indonesia Issues Regulatory Draft on Cosmetic Test Parameters in Certificates of Analysis for Import Certificate Applications
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s for:
Heavy metals (including lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), arsenic (As), and o |
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South Korea notifies WTO of proposed revision to the “Special Act on Imported Food Safety Control”
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ifications obtained through false or misleading means will be revoked.
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Ukraine Notifies WTO of Draft Regulation on Joint Submission Rules for Chemical Substance Registration under UA-REACH
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onsortium).
Designate a lead registrant, authorized to act on behalf |
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South Korea Proposes a New Draft Regulation for Substances Subject to Preparation of Accidents
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y significant physical risks that could lead to chemical accidents or exacerbate the |
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Japan’s Positive List for Food Contact Materials (FCMs) effective from 1 June 2025
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Ban certain harmful substances such as lead and certain dyes.
Material-spec |
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Switzerland Notifies WTO of Draft Amendments to Chemical Risk Reduction Ordinance
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ulation (EU) 2023/2055.
Lead in PVC: There will be restrictions on t |
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UK Adopts Restriction on Lead in Ammunition Under UK REACH
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ct the use and placing on the market of lead in ammunition under UK REACH. Adopted b |
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Switzerland Notifies WTO on Draft Ordinance for Packaging to Promote Circular Economy
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ffice for the Environment (FOEN) is the lead authority responsible for drafting and |
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Indonesia Unveils Strategic Roadmap to Strengthen Product Safety and Labelling Compliance
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igations revealed that inaccurate or misleading labelling—largely due to the absen |
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Türkiye Sets New Rules on KKDIK Registration
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lar can be listed as below:Selection of Lead Registrants (LRs):Lead companies will b |
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Brazil Implements Historic Ban on Animal Testing for Cosmetics and Personal Care Products
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s to ensure transparency and prevent misleading claims.
Alternative Testing |
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Brazil opens consultation on new limits for hazardous substances in electronics
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xavalent chromium (Cr VI): 0.1%
Lead (Pb): 0.1%
Phthalates (DEHP, BB |
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Canada Centralizes Access to Product Safety Test Methods in New PSL Index
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and Chemical Contaminants:
Total Lead in Surface Coatings by ICP-OES (C02.2.2 |
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UK Outlines Major UK REACH Reforms and PFAS Measures in the Environmental Improvement Plan 2025
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so progress the proposed restriction on lead in ammunition, working with devolved go |
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EU Enforcement Checks Reveal High Non-Compliance in Imported Chemicals and Consumer Products
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articular focus on nickel, cadmium, and lead.
Controls also covered toys, textiles |
