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1 ECHA outlines research priorities for the regulation of hazardous chemicals Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com ean Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published a news report that identifies areas where rese
2 India Withdraws Six Chemical Quality Control Orders Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com On 20 November 2025, the Government of India’s Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers (Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals) rescinded six previously issued Quality Control Orders (QCOs). This decision was made after consulting with the Bureau
3 US EPA releases a draft Toxic Substances Control Act TSCA Systematic Review Protocol Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com To ensure that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has the best tools for protecting human health and the environment under Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the agency released a draft TSCA systematic review protocol on the 20th of Decembe
4 European Commission takes the final step to end mercury exemption in lamps Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com European Commission publishes 12 delegated acts to end the exemptions for the use of mercury in lamps. These lamps include general-purpose compact (CFL) and linear fluorescent (LFL) lamps. Considering the wide availability of mercury-free altern
5 OECD opens accession discussion for candidate countries Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com On January 25, 2022, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) decided to open a discussion to evaluate the membership of Argentina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Croatia, Peru, and Romania in the organization. The initiative highligh
6 Canada moves further to ban cosmetics testing on animals Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com In January 2022, Cosmetic Alliance (CA) and a representative from their allied stakeholder coalition met with Health Canada (HC) officials to discuss the ban of cosmetics testing on animals in Canada. HC is currently working on publishing a policy to
7 Ukraine to Align Environmental Laws with EU Laws on Ozone-Depleting Substances and Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com The Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine is driving forward the adoption of key European Union regulations on ozone-depleting substances and fluorinated greenhouse gases. This strategic initiative is an integral part
8 FDA Extends MoCRA Enforcement Deadline: Cosmetics Industry Gets Additional 6 Months Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com In a recent development, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a six-month extension of the enforcement deadline for cosmetic product facility registration and product listing requirements under the Modernization of Cosmetics Regu
9 Singapore updates its GHS Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com about Singapore chemical regulation and news related to it, click here: https://www.
10 European Parliament votes for stricter limits for POPs in waste Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com On May 3, 2022, the European Parliament voted on a European Commission proposal to tighten the limits for the presence of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in waste. The proposal was earlier adopted by the European Commission. The presence of P
11 Japan releases a new version of the online tool for GHS classification and labelling Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com on related regulatory changes and other news information regarding existing substanc
12 New updates to the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com During the months of September, October, and November 2023, the Australian Industrial Chemistry Introductory Scheme (AICIS) has made several updates to the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (AIIC). The updates include adding new chemicals
13 EPA Takes Decisive Action to Curb PFAS Contamination from Plastic Containers Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com In a significant move to protect public health, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued orders on December 1, 2023, directing Inhance Technologies LLC (Inhance) to cease the production of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Thes
14 Colombia joins to ban Single-Use Plastics Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com ck, load, or transport packages, goods, newspapers, magazines, clothes, food, etc.
15 European Parliament and Council reach agreement on limits for POPs in waste Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com On June 22, 2022, the European Parliament and Council reached an agreement on a proposal by the European Commission to review Annexes IV and V of Regulation (EU) 2019/1021, on persistent organic pollutants (POPs). The allowable limits were discussed
16 NMPA enforced Management Rules for Toothpaste Registration Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com The Chinese Supervision and Management Measures of Toothpaste Products has been enforced since 2023.12.1. To facilitate the enforcement of the Measures, NMPA published and enforced the Management Rules for Toothpaste Registration. This Management R
17 European Commission extends consultation on the presence of cobalt in toys Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com The European Commission is extending an ongoing consultation by the Scientific Committee on Health, Environmental and Emerging Risks (SCHEER) on the presence of cobalt in toys until September 8, 2022.  The consultation is part of an evaluation
18 EPA Mandates Testing of "Forever Chemical" 6:2 Fluorotelomer Acrylate under National Testing Strategy Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com On October 9, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued its fifth Test Order under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) as part of its National PFAS Testing Strategy. This is the latest step in EPA’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap to a
19 Japan amends the positive list of Food Contact Materials: Adds new additives Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com On 27 September 2024, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) approved amendments to the Standards and Criteria for Foods, Food Additives. This amendment revises the positive list of food contact materials (FCMs) under the Food Sanita
20 European Parliament and Council Reach Provisional Agreement on CLP Revision Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com On 5 December 2023, the European Parliament and the Council reached a provisional agreement on the revision of the Regulation on the Classification, Labelling and Packaging of Chemicals (CLP). The new measures will improve the protection of consumers
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