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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ECHA intends to identify an SVHC in Belgium and France | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | st-drying epoxy glues, as a reactant in polymer reactions, or as a building block in po |
| 2 | ECHA adds NMA to the REACH Candidate List | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | ng NMA. This chemical is mostly used in polymers and also used in manufacturing other c |
| 3 | European Commission consults on the safety of titanium dioxide in children’s products | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | tanium dioxide as a colouring agent for polymers in toys poses no risk since the pigmen |
| 4 | The UK implements a ban on chemicals in cosmetics and toys | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | migration limit of 1.5mg/L in polymeric toy material. em |
| 5 | European Parliament votes to expand upcoming carbon tariffs to chemicals | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | make the system applicable to hydrogen, polymers (i.e. plastics), and organic chemicals |
| 6 | ECHA consults on SVHC listing of two substances | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | ylbenzyl peroxide is mainly used in the polymer industry. Between 10,000 and 100,000 to |
| 7 | Separate post-introduction declarations needed for exempted chemicals | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | and the total number of low-concern biopolymers. Note: post-introduction declaratio |
| 8 | India publishes QCOs for six chemicals | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Copolymers 3 October 2023 |
| 9 | REACH Committee to discuss draft restriction on intentionally added microplastics | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | lease of microplastics – “synthetic polymer microparticles” in the restriction pr |
| 10 | Japan amends the positive list of Food Contact Materials: Adds new additives | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | t will revise the usage provisions of 4 polymers in Table 1 and add 13 new additives to |
| 11 | 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 level |
| 12 | 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, adhesive |
| 13 | South Korea suggests raising the export standards for two POPs. | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | oduction of fluoro-elastomers and fluoropolymers, with Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) b |
| 14 | 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 associat |
| 15 | 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, th |
| 16 | India Extends the Mandatory Certification for Additional Chemical Products | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | ol Order for Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Copolymers, Maleic Anhydride, Styrene (Vinyl |
| 17 | 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, a |
| 18 | Japan releases revised positive list for food contact materials | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | nsists of: Approximately 300 base polymer resins 750 additives 180 base polym |
| 19 | 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 |
| 20 | Maximum migration levels set by Israel for safety of toys | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | ts, varnishes, lacquers, printing inks, polymers, paper/paperboard, textiles, glass/cer |
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