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European Commission consults on the safety of titanium dioxide in children’s products
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tanium dioxide as a colouring agent for polymers in toys poses no risk since the pigment |
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European Parliament votes to expand upcoming carbon tariffs to chemicals
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make the system applicable to hydrogen, polymers (i.e. plastics), and organic chemicals. |
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Separate post-introduction declarations needed for exempted chemicals
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and the total number of low-concern biopolymers.
Note: post-introduction declaration |
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India publishes QCOs for six chemicals
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Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Copolymers
3 October 2023
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REACH Committee to discuss draft restriction on intentionally added microplastics
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Natural, degradable and soluble polymers are excluded from the restriction, whic |
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Japan amends the positive list of Food Contact Materials: Adds new additives
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t will revise the usage provisions of 4 polymers in Table 1 and add 13 new additives to |
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Canada Advances Environmental Protection with CEPA Modernization: Key Initiatives for a Healthier Future
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rt concludes that PFAS, excluding fluoropolymers, are entering the environment at levels |
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Call for comments to identify new Substances of Very High Concern SVHC
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e (EC 203-615-4, CAS 108-78-1). Used in polymers and resins, coating products, adhesives |
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South Korea suggests raising the export standards for two POPs.
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oduction of fluoro-elastomers and fluoropolymers, with Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) be |
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Japanese Government Takes Bold Steps to Control Hazardous Chemicals: Methoxychlor Dechlorane Plus and UV-328 Face Strict Regulations
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an ultraviolet stabilizer that protects polymers from degradation. It has been associate |
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A draft chemical control order for benzene and vinyl chloride published by the Philippines DENR
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nzene is used in the production of many polymers and plastics including polystyrene, thu |
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India Extends the Mandatory Certification for Additional Chemical Products
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ol Order for Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Copolymers, Maleic Anhydride, Styrene (Vinyl B |
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India publishes consultation on ionomer resins used in plastics
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g food and pharmaceuticals. Because the polymers in plastic have high molecular mass, ar |
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EU Seeks to Limit Lead in PVC-Containing Items Under REACH
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cts manufactured using vinyl chloride copolymers (PVC) or polymers
It i |
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Maximum migration levels set by Israel for safety of toys
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ts, varnishes, lacquers, printing inks, polymers, paper/paperboard, textiles, glass/cera |
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Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme Calls for 2024-25 Annual Declarations
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other narrowly defined categories (like polymers of low concern, research & development |
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UN countries add 3 substances to Annex A of the Stockholm Convention
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me retardant in adhesives, sealants and polymers
Used in cables, wires |
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China Calls for Industry Opinions on Expanding the Scope of Allowed Substance in FCMs
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food contact materials to include more polymers and food ingredients.
The curren |
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Deadline Approaching for Post-Introduction Declarations in Australia
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following exempted categories:
Polymers of low concern
Low-concern biol |
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EPA initiates process to prioritize five chemicals for risk evaluation under the Toxic Substances Control Act
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and handling of petrochemicals, resins, polymers, dyes, and pigments. Exposure to benzen |