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| 1 | India consults for 34-dichlorophenyl isocyanate | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | Till the 16th of March 2022, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) consults on the draft Indian Standard (IS) for 3,4-dichlorophenyl isocyanate. BIS published a daft in February, describing the substance as an organic compound (formula: C7H3CI2NO) |
| 2 | MEE Solicits Public Comments on Draft Plan for Digital Transformation in Hazardous Waste Management | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | The Ministry of Environment and Ecology of China (MEE) published a Draft Plan for Digital Transformation in Hazardous Waste Management on the 18th of January 2022. This draft mainly focuses on the following aspects: 1. Digital transforma |
| 3 | NMPA publishes final cosmetic adverse reaction measures | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | On February 15, 2022, the National Medical Products Administration of China (NMPA) published final measures for cosmetic companies to establish systems for monitoring adverse reactions of cosmetics. It is expected to come into force on October 1 |
| 4 | Brazilian Health Agency Revises Food Contact Material | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | The new Resolution 589/2021 entered into force in Brazil in January, 2022,. The National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) Resolution revises three pieces of national legislation on food contact materials and articles:· Resolution |
| 5 | Circular Economy takes hold in Latin America | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | On February 24, 2022, the Latin America and the Caribbean Circular Economy Coalition launched a document envisioning a stronger Circular Economy vision for the region. It intends to inspire governments, stakeholders, and initiatives towards a comm |
| 6 | South Korea simplifies K-REACH data submission for new substance | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | The Ministry of Environment (MoE) in South Korea pre-announced the legislation to update K-REACH. This is aimed at simplifying K-REACH data submission for new substances under 1 TPA (Tonnes per Annum) and easing exemption requirement on new substa |
| 7 | India proposes new policy for medical devices | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | The Indian Government proposes a new Draft National Policy for Medical Devices, 2022, to reduce India's reliance on high-end medical device imports. The government intends to adopt public-private partnerships to reduce healthcare costs, increase |
| 8 | Latin American Countries Come Together for Experience Exchange | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | nsights from the chemical management in Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), in |
| 9 | Japan Releases Updated Guidelines for Revising Standards for Substances in Food-Contact Materials | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | Update: On 10 September 2025, Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) published the revised manual of standards for substances in food contact materials (FCMs.) The update includes changes to Appendix 1, which outlines the information required for |
| 10 | The second draft of National Technical Regulation on POPS thresholds limits is published | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | nternational Accreditation Forum (IAF), Asia-Pacific Accreditation Association Ocean |
| 11 | Bureau of Indian Standards Releases Draft Chromite Standard for Chemical Industries | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released the Draft Indian Standard for Chromite for Chemical Industries — Specification (Second Revision), which outlines the updated requirements for chromite used in various chemical industries. This revis |
| 12 | Vietnam updates environmental regulations for water air and soil | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | On March 13, 2023, the Vietnamese Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment promoted Circular No. 01/2023/TT-BTNMT which leads to establishment of new National technical regulations (QCVN) on different environmental qualities. These regulation |
| 13 | Outcome of the 15th East Asia POPs Monitoring Workshop | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | sion was a key outcome of the 15th East Asia Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Mo |
| 14 | AICIS Unveils Proposed Fees and Charges for 2024-25: Stakeholder Feedback Sought | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | ry stakeholders including Accord Australasia, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and |
| 15 | Indonesia's road to OECD membership | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | esia is the first country in South-East Asia to make such a request. Acce |
| 16 | China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment Updates Chemical Substance Regulations | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | In May 2024, in accordance with the "Measures for the Environmental Management Registration of New Chemical Substances" (MEE Order No. 12) and the requirements outlined in the "Announcement on the Release of the Guide for Environmental Management Reg |
| 17 | China's NMPA Announces New Cosmetics Regulation Framework Effective From September 2024 | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | On July 8, 2024, China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) announced the comprehensive implementation of electronic submission for cosmetics and new cosmetic ingredients, effective from September 1, 2024. This significant regulatory c |
| 18 | Canada Moves to Phase Out PFAS in Firefighting Foams | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | The Government of Canada has taken a significant step toward addressing the risks posed by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as “forever chemicals.” On September 26, 2025, Environment and Climate Change Canada launched |
| 19 | China's NIFDC Releases New Guidelines for Compatibility Testing of Packaging Materials | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | On July 8, 2024, China’s National Institute for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) released the "Technical Guidelines for Compatibility Testing and Evaluation of Cosmetics and Packaging Materials". These guidelines aim to enhance regulatory oversight by |
| 20 | China Issues New Chemical Classification and Labelling Standards in Line with GHS 8 | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | On 24 July 2024, GB 30000.1-2024 "Specification for Classification and Labelling of Chemicals—Part 1: General Rules" was officially published on the National Public Service Platform for Standards Information. This updated standard, which aligns wit |
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