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15 new substances added to Brazil’s plastics regulations
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and Climate Change (MMA), has issued an updated national register of chemicals present |
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Taiwan Amends New Chemical Substance Registration Regulations to Streamline Process and Avoid Duplicate Applications
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The legal text has also been updated to replace the outdated reference to t |
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Thailand Updates Hazardous Substances List
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e 2013 list are revoked and replaced by updated definitions or specifications.Departme |
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Brazil Implements Historic Ban on Animal Testing for Cosmetics and Personal Care Products
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A groundbreaking law passed by the Brazilian government on July 30, 2025, now prohibits the use of animals in testing cosmetics, personal care products, and perfumes, as well as their ingredients. The new legislation, signed by President Luiz Inácio |
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EPA Updates Safer Chemical Ingredients List with Addition of 18 New Chemicals
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ground and information about a previous update and more information on Safer Chemical |
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Brazil Opens Consultation on Updates to Food Additives and Technological Aids Lists
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pened a public consultation on proposed updates to the lists of food additives and tec |
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EU Court Confirms Annulment of Titanium Dioxide Carcinogen Classification
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re-evaluates the substance in light of updated data.Manufacturers and importers are a |
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Taiwan to Revise Chemical Hazard Communication Rules Following GHS Revision 8 Update
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on 21 and 22 October 2025 to introduce updates to the Globally Harmonized System of C |
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East African Community Adopts New Standards for Skincare, Hair Dye, and Mosquito Repellents
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ouncil of Ministers on 2 July 2025. The updated standards aim to harmonize product spe |
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Ecuador Publishes Draft Framework to Streamline Health Product Registration
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and Documentation Requirements:
The updated regulations call for more robust docum |
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Taiwan Strengthens Drinking Water Safety with New PFAS and Emerging Contaminant Guidelines
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Asia to adopt such measures. Under the updated standards, PFOA + PFOS must not excee |
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Step Forward for Eurasia REACH: EEC Council Greenlights Chemical Register and Notification Procedures
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ital system ensures accurate and timely updates for companies and regulatory authoriti |
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South Korea Notifies WTO of a Draft Amendment to Food Labelling Standards
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nated (decaf) coffee can be labeled.
Updated Labelling Rules for Decaffeinated Coff |
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UAE notifies WTO of revised Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Regulation
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this cabinet decision.Previous
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Brazil opens consultation on new limits for hazardous substances in electronics
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ubstances
The restricted list may be updated every five years based on new scientif |
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EPA Proposes Changes to PFAS Reporting Rules to Reduce Regulatory Burden
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On November 10, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed revisions to the perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) reporting requirements under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). These changes aim to make report |
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Canada Releases Updated Risk Characterization and Risk Management Scopes for Flame Retardants Group
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lth risk characterization documents and updated risk management scopes for key substan |
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Canada Centralizes Access to Product Safety Test Methods in New PSL Index
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d importers should regularly review PSL updates to ensure that their testing programs |
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UK Outlines Major UK REACH Reforms and PFAS Measures in the Environmental Improvement Plan 2025
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der international agreements, including updates to the Stockholm Convention on persist |
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Updated Cosmetic Products Group Standard to Apply in New Zealand from 1 January 2026
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The updated Cosmetic Products Group Standard 2020 will enter into force in New Zealand |