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1 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
2 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
3 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
4 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
5 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
6 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
7 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
8 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
9 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
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 Colombia joins to ban Single-Use Plastics Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com ck, load, or transport packages, goods, newspapers, magazines, clothes, food, etc.
14 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
15 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
16 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
17 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
18 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
19 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
20 Thailand renews the Plastic Food Packaging Standards Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com On 1 June 2022 the Thailand Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) published a notification regarding Quality or Standard of Plastic Containers in the Royal Gazette. The notification was previously announced in G/SPS/N/THA/484 on 27 January 2022. The not
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