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European Commission sketches timeline for adoption of key legislative proposals
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, new rules on intentionally added microplastics will be discussed in late November.
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ECHA Removes Titanium Dioxide Classification from C&L Inventory Following Court Ruling
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rers and importers of paints, coatings, plastics, and
other products containing TiO₂. |
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EPA Mandates Testing of "Forever Chemical" 6:2 Fluorotelomer Acrylate under National Testing Strategy
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6:2 FTAc. 6:2 FTAc, a chemical used in plastics, textiles, and other materials, with an |
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New rules prohibiting the manufacturing of certain plastic products are to apply in New Zealand
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stic products, in particular single-use plastics. The products that fall under the manuf |
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REACH Committee to discuss draft restriction on intentionally added microplastics
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discuss a restriction proposal on microplastics by the European Commission in its upcom |
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Canada Introduces Plan to Assess and Manage Key Substances under Modernized Environmental Protection Act
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(CAS RN 98-83-9 and 100-42-5): Found in plastics and rubber, styrene has been linked to |
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South Korea suggests raising the export standards for two POPs.
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of products, including thermoset resin plastics, textiles, and adhesives.
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Chile initiates Public Consultation Process of the Draft Regulation of the Single-Use Plastics Law
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ch regulates the disposal of single-use plastics and plastic bottles and modifies the le |
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Discussions opened for the updated proposal on the European Food Contact Material legislation.
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n has regulatory specificity mostly for plastics but lacks it for other materials.
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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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alants, and its use as a UV absorber in plastics.
Health and Environmental Effects of |
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The second draft of National Technical Regulation on POPS thresholds limits is published
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e parts, including plastic parts, thermoplastics, and polyurethane foam in seats and cus |
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India introduces new E-waste rules proposing average lifespan for electronic products to curb environmental damage.
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ul materials such as metals, glass, and plastics, which can be used to manufacture new |
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Fluorinated Polyethylene Food Contact Containers: FDA Issues RFI
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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 |
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A draft chemical control order for benzene and vinyl chloride published by the Philippines DENR
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in the production of many polymers and plastics including polystyrene, thus the draft o |
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India publishes consultation on ionomer resins used in plastics
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ation is open until 6 December 2022.
Plastics are widely used for packing food and ph |
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Bureau of Indian Standards Closes Consultation on Revisions to PET Food Contact Material Standard
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ecyclability and other requirements for plastics in compliance with the Plastic Waste Ma |
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Researchers in Malaysia state that ATBC may cause thyroid disruption in fish
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ubstitute for phthalates when producing plastics, has been found to be a thyroid disrupt |
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EU Seeks to Limit Lead in PVC-Containing Items Under REACH
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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 |
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Japan considers removing 8 and will add 6 substances to the Priority Assessment Chemicals list
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tritolyl phosphate – used in vinyl plastics, as a lubricant additive and in waterpr |
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UN countries add 3 substances to Annex A of the Stockholm Convention
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ant Dechlorane Plus (also often used in plastics), and the pesticide methoxychlor all me |