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| 1 | European Commission Publishes SCCS Notes of Guidance for Cosmetic Ingredients. | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | ment Reporting requirements for cancerogenic, mutagenic and reprotoxic substances (C |
| 2 | Singapore Notifies WTO of New Regulations for Formaldehyde in Paints | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | On 16 August 2024, Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of the country's proposed amendments to its Environmental Protection and Management Act: Environmental Protection and Management Act (Amend |
| 3 | EPA Classifies Five Substances as High-Priority for Risk Evaluation Under Toxic Substances Control Act | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | On December 18, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its decision to formally classify five known or suspected carcinogens as High-Priority Substances (HPS) for risk evaluation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). |
| 4 | EPA Finalizes Formaldehyde Risk Evaluation Under TSCA – Highlighting Cancer Risks | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | On January 2, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized it's risk evaluation for formaldehyde under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The Agency concluded that formaldehyde poses an unreasonable risk of harm to human healt |
| 5 | California Adds Coal-Tar Pitch Fluoro-Edenite Fibrous Amphibole and Silicon Carbide Whiskers to Cancer-Causing Chemicals List | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | Effective November 17, 2023, the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has included coal-tar pitch, fluoro-edenite fibrous amphibole, and silicon carbide whiskers in the list of chemicals known to cause cancer in Califor |
| 6 | 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 |
| 7 | Biden-Harris Administration Proposes Trichloroethylene TCE Ban to Safeguard Public Health from Hazardous Chemical | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | On October 23, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unveiled a major proposal aimed at prohibiting the use of trichloroethylene (TCE), an exceptionally dangerous chemical known to be associated with serious health risks, including can |
| 8 | California passes bill to ban Ingredients in Personal Care Products | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | California's Governor signed Assembly Bill No. 496 (AB496) on October 8, 2023, making it illegal to manufacture and sell cosmetics containing 26 specific substances in the state. This regulatory measure expands on California's Toxic-Free Cosmetics Ac |
| 9 | Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority to Enhance Safety Inspections for Quarz Dust Exposure | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | On 16 May 2024, the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority (Arbeidstilsynet) announced a series of inspections this summer targeting industries with potential exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS). These inspections aim to ensure compliance |
| 10 | California’s OEHHA proposes to adopt a Proposition 65 No Significant Risk Level NSRL for titanium dioxide | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | On May 10, 2024, California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) proposed to amend Title 27, Section 25705(c)(2) of the California Code of Regulations to establish a Proposition 65 No Significant Risk Level (NSRL) for titanium |
| 11 | Taiwan Implements Stricter Regulations on Hazardous Chemicals | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | Effective June 6, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) under the Ministry of Labour in Taiwan has implemented amendments to the "Regulations for Governing Designating and Handling of Priority Management Chemicals." These r |
| 12 | US EPA Revises Risk Threshold for Perfluorodecanoic Acid in Finalized IRIS Toxicological Review | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | On July 16, 2024, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) Toxicological Review for perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDA) and related salts. The Agency has raised the acceptable reference dose (RfD) |
| 13 | EPA Releases Preliminary 2023 Toxics Release Inventory TRI Data | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | On July 30, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published preliminary 2023 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) data, covering chemical releases, waste management, and pollution prevention from more than 20,000 facilities nationwide. This |
| 14 | EPA Finalizes Ban on Carcinogen Trichloroethylene TCE and Phase-Out of Perchloroethylene PCE Under TSCA. | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | From December 9, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will be implementing a ban on trichloroethylene (TCE, CAS No: 79-01-6) and a phase-out of perchloroethylene (PCE, CAS No: 127-18-4) under the bipartisan these long-awaited me |
| 15 | S.T.O.P. Carcinogens at Work: A European Initiative in partnership with ECHA | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | The S.T.O.P. Carcinogens at Work campaign is a European initiative to address the growing problem of workplace-related cancer, which is responsible for over 100,000 deaths in the EU each year. In partnership with among others the European Chemicals A |
| 16 | California Becomes First State in the U.S. to Pass Bill to Eliminate DEHP in IV Bags and Tubing | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | On August 26, the California Senate unanimously passed the Toxic-Free Medical Devices Act (AB 2300) by a bipartisan vote of 40-0, prohibiting the use of the harmful chemical DEHP (di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate) in intravenous (IV) bags and tubing manufa |
| 17 | Washington State Proposes New Restrictions on Formaldehyde Releasers in Cosmetic Products | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | The Washington State Department of Ecology is proposing new rules to restrict the use of formaldehyde and formaldehyde releasers in cosmetic products. This is because formaldehyde (CAS No 50-00-0) is a recognized carcinogen and irritant which poses h |
| 18 | EPA Finalizes Stronger Rules to Cut Ethylene Oxide Emissions and Reduce Cancer Risk | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized its Interim Decision on Ethylene Oxide (EtO), a widely used pesticide and sterilizing agent. EPA announced stronger protections to reduce cancer risk for workers and communities. EtO is use |
| 19 | ECHA Asks RAC to Reassess Glyphosate Classification Based on New Information | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | On 25 June 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) formally requested that its Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) reassess the hazard classification of glyphosate (CAS no 1071-83-6) under Article 77(3)(c) of the REACH Regulation. This decision fo |
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