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| 1 | Canada Advances Environmental Protection with CEPA Modernization: Key Initiatives for a Healthier Future | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | rt concludes that PFAS, excluding fluoropolymers, are entering the environment at levels |
| 2 | Call for comments to identify new Substances of Very High Concern SVHC | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | e (EC 203-615-4, CAS 108-78-1). Used in polymers and resins, coating products, adhesives |
| 3 | South Korea suggests raising the export standards for two POPs. | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | oduction of fluoro-elastomers and fluoropolymers, with Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) be |
| 4 | Japanese Government Takes Bold Steps to Control Hazardous Chemicals: Methoxychlor Dechlorane Plus and UV-328 Face Strict Regulations | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | an ultraviolet stabilizer that protects polymers from degradation. It has been associate |
| 5 | A draft chemical control order for benzene and vinyl chloride published by the Philippines DENR | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | nzene is used in the production of many polymers and plastics including polystyrene, thu |
| 6 | India Extends the Mandatory Certification for Additional Chemical Products | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | ol Order for Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Copolymers, Maleic Anhydride, Styrene (Vinyl B |
| 7 | India publishes consultation on ionomer resins used in plastics | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | g food and pharmaceuticals. Because the polymers in plastic have high molecular mass, ar |
| 8 | EU Seeks to Limit Lead in PVC-Containing Items Under REACH | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | cts manufactured using vinyl chloride copolymers (PVC) or polymers It i |
| 9 | Maximum migration levels set by Israel for safety of toys | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | ts, varnishes, lacquers, printing inks, polymers, paper/paperboard, textiles, glass/cera |
| 10 | Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme Calls for 2024-25 Annual Declarations | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | other narrowly defined categories (like polymers of low concern, research & develo |
| 11 | UN countries add 3 substances to Annex A of the Stockholm Convention | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | me retardant in adhesives, sealants and polymers Used in cables, wires |
| 12 | China Calls for Industry Opinions on Expanding the Scope of Allowed Substance in FCMs | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | food contact materials to include more polymers and food ingredients. The curren |
| 13 | Deadline Approaching for Post-Introduction Declarations in Australia | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | following exempted categories: Polymers of low concern Low-concern biol |
| 14 | EPA initiates process to prioritize five chemicals for risk evaluation under the Toxic Substances Control Act | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | and handling of petrochemicals, resins, polymers, dyes, and pigments. Exposure to benzen |
| 15 | India publishes five Quality Control Orders for polymers | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | On 6 December 2023, the Central Government of India, after consultation with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), published a Gazette Notification regarding the Quality Control Order (QCO) for the five polymer products listed in the table below. |
| 16 | EPA Prioritizes MBOCA for TSCA Risk Evaluation: Requires Health and Environmental Data Submission | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | ng and processing of rubbers, plastics, polymers, resins, and other compounds. MBOCA is |
| 17 | India postpones enforcing quality control directives for toluene and n-butyl acrylate. | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | dhesives, paints, binders, emulsifiers, polymers and resins for finishing leather and te |
| 18 | European Commission seeking comments on exemptions from RoHS for lead and cadmium in recovered PVC | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | arket or used in articles produced from polymers or copolymers of PVC, if the concentrat |
| 19 | Japan releases English version of Food Contact Material Positive List | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | ed into three parts: Table 1 - Polymers: This list categorizes polymers into fi |
| 20 | South Korea notified the draft amendment of the Enforcement Decree and Enforcement Rule of the Act on Registration and Evaluation of Chemical Substances to the WTO. | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | t new and existing chemical substances, polymers, nanomaterials, and substances subject |
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