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1 Are you aware of the new EU Single-use plastic directive? Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com As convenient as single-use plastic seems to be, the challenges and adverse effects far outweigh its benefits. One of such is that 80 to 85% of marine litter in the EU is plastic material.    On the 31st of May 2021, the European
2 Philippines Updates the Inventory Of Chemicals and Chemical Substances With 52 New Substances Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com In EMB Memorandum Circular No. 2021-08, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) – Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) issued the 2021 updated Philippine Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS). 52 new chemica
3 Philippines: EMB AND BOC to Implement Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) in Chemical Mixtures Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com Philippines-Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) informs the Bureau of Customs (BOC) on the upcoming implementation of GHS in chemical mixtures and seeks their cooperation for enforcement Early February, the director of The Department of Envi
4 HSE calls for Information on Pigment Red and Solvent Violet Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com The UK’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched two public consultations on two substances, Pigment Red 83 and Solvent Violet 13, used in tattoo and permanent make-up (PMU) inks. The two substances have been proposed for mandatory classific
5 China Endorses Two Cosmetics Ingredients Under CSAR Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com China implemented CSAR in January 2021, and this was after 30 years of waiting. China recently took another massive step by approving its first cosmetics ingredients under CSAR. As recently published in the International Nomenclature Cosmetic Ing
6 New Zealand EPA Takes Pioneering Step to Ban PFAS in Cosmetics Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com New Zealand, a pioneer in environmental protection, has taken a significant step to improve consumer safety and safeguard the environment by banning the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as 'forever chemicals', in cosm
7 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
8 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
9 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
10 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
11 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
12 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
13 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
14 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
15 Singapore updates its GHS Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com about Singapore chemical regulation and news related to it, click here: https://www.
16 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
17 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
18 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
19 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
20 Colombia joins to ban Single-Use Plastics Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com ck, load, or transport packages, goods, newspapers, magazines, clothes, food, etc.
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