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Argentina Modifies Lead Content Regulations for Paints and Coatings
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of Prohibition Defined:
The restrictions continue to apply to paints used in ho |
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UK Government Revises REACH Fees Effective 1 April 2025
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tration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) regime to align th |
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European Parliament Adopts 'One Substance One Assessment' Chemicals Package
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ameworks.
3. Amendments to the Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical E |
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Denmark Cleared to Proceed with National PFAS Ban in Clothing and Footwear
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l measures precede the proposed EU-wide restriction on PFAS under REACH, submitted jointly |
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Canada takes action on PFAS chemicals
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On March 5, 2025 the Canadian government took a significant step to address the risks posed by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often referred to as "forever chemicals". These substances, widely used for their waterproofing, oil resistance |
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New EU Guide Clarifies Rules on Intentionally Added Microplastics
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intentionally added microplastics. The restriction entered into force on 17 October 2023 u |
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UK Launches Consultations on RoHS Exemptions for Lead in Engine Control Units and Mercury in Discharge Lamps
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ations on proposed exemptions under the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substan |
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New EU Toy Safety Regulation to Tighten Chemical Limits and Enable PFAS Restrictions
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enables the Commission to impose future restrictions on groups of substances, such as per- |
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Singapore to Regulate Chlorpyrifos and Paraquat: Stricter Controls Signal Global Chemical Trade Implications
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port to end use.
Impose restrictions or eliminate use when needed.
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ECHA Adds DBDPE to the Candidate List of SVHCs
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upports ongoing work toward a potential restriction on brominated flame retardants. Regulat |
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Japan: MHLW seeks comments for amending provisions under the Food Sanitation Act
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ectronic submission not accepted due to restriction in Article 32(9).
Electro |
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Saudi Arabia Notifies WTO of Updated Technical Regulation on Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment
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nges to its Technical Regulation on the Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical a |
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ECHA Releases Updated Background Document for PFAS Restriction Proposal
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ed Background Document for the proposed restriction of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances |
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Australia Launches Consultation on Proposed IChEMS Standards for 10 Groups of Industrial Chemicals
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e subject to more stringent conditions, restrictions or prohibitions.The substances include |
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EU Reassigns RoHS Exemption Assessments and Restriction Tasks to ECHA from 2027
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6 in the Official Journal, amending the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directiv |
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The nomination to the Russian Inventory has closed!
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The nomination period for the Russian Inventory is formally closed now. During this nomination period, the GPC group has helped 20+ companies to nominate 350+ substances. The Russian inventory, which is expected to be publishe |
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Brexit and UK REACH Regulation: May 2020 Updates
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Registrations, authorizations and restrictions in place before the UK left the EU wil |
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Proposal for Restriction suggested by ECHA for skin sensitisers in textiles and leather articles
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isk management options and proposed a restriction under REACH as the most appropriate mea |
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Restrictions on dry-cleaning agent perchloroethylene in California from January 2022.
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According to California air standards, businesses have roughly one month to phase out perchloroethylene from dry cleaning operations, but more state- and federal-level actions over the solvent are expected soon.
The ban takes effect on 1 January |
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Swedish government cuts the budget on chemical safety
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lands, and Norway) that are preparing a restriction proposal covering all per- and polyfluo |