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South Korea publishes exemptions for chemical substances wholly exported to foreign countries.
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On June 4, 2024, the Korean Environmental Corporation (K-ECO) announced that chemical substances that are wholly exported to foreign countries and fall under Article 11, Clause 1 of the Decree (Confirmation of Exemption from Registration and Reportin |
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Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment Adds Perfluorohexane Sulfonic as Toxic Chemical
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nufacturing, sales and import. However, exemptions will be made for research, testing and |
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Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment Adds Perfluorohexane Sulfonic Acid as Toxic Chemical
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nufacturing, sales and import. However, exemptions will be made for research, testing and |
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Canada Updates Mercury Regulations: Expanded Prohibitions and Improved Compliance
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the original deadlines due to specific exemptions granted to Canada.
National St |
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South Korea approves new exemption from registration criteria for chemicals recycled from waste.
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ed chemicals.
Conditions for Exemptions
Previously, the recycling industry |
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EU Publishes Rolling Updates Extending Restrictions on Substances
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oducts for specific users, with limited exemptions under clearly defined legal conditions. |
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Maine introduces PFAS ban in food packaging effective May 2026
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ovide an additional barrier.
Exemptions
The prohibition does not apply to |
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India Enforces New Medical Textiles Quality Control Order 2024
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d medical bedding.
Scope and Exemptions
The Order applies to specific medi |
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EPA Proposes Rules to Regulate Significant New Chemical Uses
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are categorically ineligible for these exemptions.
EPA can notify exemption holders wh |
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Consultation Launched on New Zealand’s Proposed Restrictions on Three POPs
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Act, which lists POPs and any specific exemptions in Schedule 2A.
Proposal: Chem |
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Canada Moves to Phase Out PFAS in Firefighting Foams
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phase-out of C8 AFFF foams with limited exemptions for critical applications.
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European Commission Seeks Public Feedback on Amendment to POPs Regulation
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nnex A of the Convention, with specific exemptions. This amendment requires the inclusion |
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China Issues New Chemical Classification and Labelling Standards in Line with GHS 8
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ferent hazard categories.
Exemptions
Certain products, such as pharmaceut |
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EPA Releases Preliminary 2023 Toxics Release Inventory TRI Data
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reporting of PFAS by removing previous exemptions for low concentrations. The expanded re |
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Chile Updates List of Animal Feed Additives: Resolution 7525 Effective December 2024
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rding withdrawal periods.
Exemptions and Nutritional Standards
Spec |
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EU to Ban BPA in Food Contact Materials Following EFSA's Health Risk Assessment
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plastic bottles. There will be limited exemptions for cases with no safe alternatives, al |
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EPA Finalizes Ban on Carcinogen Trichloroethylene TCE and Phase-Out of Perchloroethylene PCE Under TSCA.
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ts, will eventually be banned, although exemptions allow for a gradual transition to avoid |
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Ukraine Adopts Restrictions on Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment
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by 28 May 2026.
- Mercury: Extended exemptions for mercury in certain lamps and transd |
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Japan to add methoxychlor dechlorane plus and UV-328 to the Export Trade Control Order
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tly contains 35 compounds.
Exemptions for Specific Applications
Accordin |
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Japan’s MHLW Drafts Revised Criteria for Poisonous and Deleterious Substances – Comments Due by 27 January 2025
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stances.
The criteria also provide exemptions for certain tests where the properties |