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| 1 | Discussions opened for the updated proposal on the European Food Contact Material legislation. | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | n has regulatory specificity mostly for plastics but lacks it for other materials. |
| 2 | Japanese Government Takes Bold Steps to Control Hazardous Chemicals: Methoxychlor Dechlorane Plus and UV-328 Face Strict Regulations | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | alants, and its use as a UV absorber in plastics. Health and Environmental Effects of |
| 3 | The second draft of National Technical Regulation on POPS thresholds limits is published | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | e parts, including plastic parts, thermoplastics, and polyurethane foam in seats and cus |
| 4 | India introduces new E-waste rules proposing average lifespan for electronic products to curb environmental damage. | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | ul materials such as metals, glass, and plastics, which can be used to manufacture new |
| 5 | Fluorinated Polyethylene Food Contact Containers: FDA Issues RFI | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | As of 19 July 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requested information regarding uses of fluorinated polyethylene in food contact containers. This proposal is a part of ongoing efforts to guarantee the safety of authorized food contact |
| 6 | A draft chemical control order for benzene and vinyl chloride published by the Philippines DENR | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | in the production of many polymers and plastics including polystyrene, thus the draft o |
| 7 | India publishes consultation on ionomer resins used in plastics | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | ation is open until 6 December 2022. Plastics are widely used for packing food and ph |
| 8 | Bureau of Indian Standards Closes Consultation on Revisions to PET Food Contact Material Standard | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | ecyclability and other requirements for plastics in compliance with the Plastic Waste Ma |
| 9 | Researchers in Malaysia state that ATBC may cause thyroid disruption in fish | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | ubstitute for phthalates when producing plastics, has been found to be a thyroid disrupt |
| 10 | EU Seeks to Limit Lead in PVC-Containing Items Under REACH | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | Background The European Parliament has long believed that heavy metal pollution must not be made worse by recycling polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Due to the voluntary commitment of the PVC industry in the EU, lead in PVC has been phased out in the E |
| 11 | Japan considers removing 8 and will add 6 substances to the Priority Assessment Chemicals list | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | tritolyl phosphate – used in vinyl plastics, as a lubricant additive and in waterpr |
| 12 | UN countries add 3 substances to Annex A of the Stockholm Convention | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | ant Dechlorane Plus (also often used in plastics), and the pesticide methoxychlor all me |
| 13 | China Calls for Industry Opinions on Expanding the Scope of Allowed Substance in FCMs | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | 023. It proposed that materials such as plastics, rubber, silica gel, paints, adhesives, |
| 14 | EFSA Calls for Data on Migration of Phthalates from Food Contact Materials | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | d an update to the regulation governing plastics used in FCMs. This proposed update woul |
| 15 | EU REACH Annex XVII places restrictions on C9-C14 perfluorocarboxylic acids PFCAs | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | For the total of C9-C14 PFCAs in fluoroplastics and fluoroelastomers containing perfluo |
| 16 | EPA initiates process to prioritize five chemicals for risk evaluation under the Toxic Substances Control Act | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | the manufacture and handling of resins, plastics, rubbers, and other chemicals. Extensiv |
| 17 | India is conducting consultations on a new standard for PET bottles for edible oils. | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | Direction regarding the use of recycled plastics. In addition to the FCM regulations, th |
| 18 | EPA Prioritizes MBOCA for TSCA Risk Evaluation: Requires Health and Environmental Data Submission | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | anufacturing and processing of rubbers, plastics, polymers, resins, and other compounds. |
| 19 | China solicits on new origins of four food related products | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | ee grounds has been permitted to use in plastics: polylactic acid (PLA), polybutylene su |
| 20 | EU introduces emission limits for formaldehyde in consumer products | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | used in the production of resins, thermoplastics, and other chemicals. These chemicals a |
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