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| 1 | AICIS Introduces Major Updates in Version 3 of Industrial Chemicals Categorisation Guidelines | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | On 24 September 2024, the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) introduced Version 3 of the Industrial Chemicals Categorisation Guidelines. This major update introduces specific revisions to guide chemical importers and manufact |
| 2 | European Commission Publishes SCCS Notes of Guidance for Cosmetic Ingredients. | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | c, mutagenic and reprotoxic substances (CMRs) Introduction of non-monotonic |
| 3 | South Korea launches a new mark for excellent chemical reduction products. | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | The Ministry of Environment, in cooperation with civil society organizations, has announced the selection of 11 new “Excellent Chemical Reduction Products” for 2024. These products, including detergents and other household items, are recognized f |
| 4 | Updated CLP Regulation Entered into Force on 10 December 2024: New Classification Labelling and Packaging Rules Now Apply | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | The updated EU Classification, Labelling, and Packaging (CLP) Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2024/2865) officially entered into force on 10 December 2024. The updated CLP Regulation was adopted by the Council of the European Union on 14 October 2024 and |
| 5 | EU’s RAC Strengthens Talc Regulation with Stricter Carcinogen Classification | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | On 26 September 2024, the European Chemicals Agency’s (ECHA) Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) concluded that talc should be classified as a Category 1B carcinogen and STOT RE1 under the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation. A |
| 6 | K-REACH: What are the next steps after pre-registration? | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | nd imported at more than 1,000 tons and CMRs at more than 1 ton per year shall be re |
| 7 | Updates on Korea and Trade Issues | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | Chemical Regulations Updates in 2020 K-REACH K-REACH requires registration for all existing chemicals manufactured and imported to South Korea in quantities exceeding 1 ton per year. Joint registration is mandatory under K-REACH unless the |
| 8 | UK REACH: only two months left to apply for grandfathering | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | c, mutagenic or toxic for reproduction (CMRs) - 1 tonne or more per year Ver |
| 9 | K-REACH: Late Pre-registration criteria announcement | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | The Ministry of Environment (MoE) in South Korea has announced late pre-registration criteria on 23 February. Existing substances are chemicals that have been circulated in South Korea before 1991 or nominated by the MoE after the hazards assessment |
| 10 | UK REACH deadline may be extended as Government explores possible amendments | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | c, mutagenic or toxic for reproduction (CMRs) - 1 tonne or more per year Very t |
| 11 | European Commission bans the use of 23 CMRs in cosmetic products | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | The European Commission published a Regulation amending several annexes of the cosmetics regulation, prohibiting certain substances from use in cosmetics. This regulation was published on the 3rd of November and came into effect on November 23, 20 da |
| 12 | European Commission revises the Cosmetic Products Regulation | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | to ensure that cosmetics do not contain CMRs (carcinogenic, mutagenic, or toxic for |
| 13 | The UK implements a ban on chemicals in cosmetics and toys | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | , mutagenic, or reproductive toxicants (CMRs) to Annex II (the list of prohibited su |
| 14 | Swiss Team Marks Food Contact Chemicals as "Of Concern” | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | ic, Mutagenic or Reprotoxic substances (CMRs), Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDC |
| 15 | DEFRA consults on the extension of transitional registration deadlines under UK REACH | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | , mutagenic, or toxic for reproduction (CMRs) - 1 tonne or more per year Very t |
| 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 | DEFRA lays legislation to formally extend UK-REACH deadlines | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | ic, mutagenic or reprotoxic substances (CMRs) - 1 TPA or more - Toxic effects |
| 18 | European Ombudsman Criticises Delays in Managing Hazardous Chemicals Under REACH Regulation | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | On 17 October 2024, the European Ombudsman published a recommendation calling on the European Commission to address delays in the authorisation of dangerous chemical substances under the REACH Regulation. These delays, which average 14.5 months inste |
| 19 | 24 CMR Substances Added to the REACH Restrictions List by the European Commission | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | On 8 June 2023 the European Commission added 24 new entries for substances that are carcinogenic, mutagenic, or toxic to reproduction (CMR) to the REACH Restricted Substance List (Annex XVII). The list of substances was published in an Annex to the C |
| 20 | 31 CMRs have been prohibited for use in cosmetics by the European Commission | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | On 19 July 2023, the European Commission amended Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament. The new regulation will prohibit the use of 31 carcinogenic, mutagenic, or toxic for reproduction (CMR) substances in cosmetic products. The am |
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