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Oct 08, 2025 | Release of QSAR Toolbox 4.8: Improved Usability, Transparency and Security
The latest version of the OECD QSAR Toolbox version 4.8 has been released, introducing new functionalities and technical improvements to enhance usability, transparency, and data security. The QSAR ...
Oct 08, 2025 | Canada Finalizes Assessment on Phosphoric Acid Derivatives Group
zThe Government of Canada has released an update on the Phosphoric Acid Derivatives Group, a set of substances assessed under the Chemicals Management Plan (CMP). The latest publication provides th...
Canada Moves to Phase Out PFAS in Firefighting Foams
Oct 08, 2025
The Government of Canada has taken a significant step toward addressing the risks posed by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as “forever chemicals.” On September 26, 202...
EU Notifies WTO of Draft Amendments to Data Requirements for Plant Protection Products
Oct 07, 2025
On 1 October 2025, the European Union notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of two draft Commission Regulations revising the data requirements for active substances and plant protection produ...
India’s DGFT Introduces New Policy Condition for Export of Second-Generation Ethanol
Oct 06, 2025
The Government of India, through the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has introduced an additional policy condition governing the export of s...
Notice on the First Training Session for Standardized Environmental Management of Hazardous Waste
Oct 06, 2025
On 30 September 2025, the MEE Solid Waste and Chemicals Management Technology Center, together with China Environmental Publishing Group, announces that the first training session on standardized haza...
European Commission Reviews Implementation of EU PIC Regulation for 2020–2022
Oct 06, 2025
On 30 September 2025, the European Commission published its Synthesis Report on the Operation of Regulation (EU) No 649/2012 concerning the export and import of hazardous chemicals for the period 2...
OECD Issues Best Practice Guide on Chemical Data Sharing Between Companies
Oct 06, 2025
On 25 September 2025, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) released its Best Practice Guide on Chemical Data Sharing Between Companies. The guide aims to help organisat...
European Commission Adopts Strict Ban on PFAS in Firefighting Foams
Oct 06, 2025
In a decisive move to protect human health and the environment, the European Commission has announced the final adoption of a regulation under REACH (Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006) to prohibit the u...
Japan: MHLW adds 149 new chemical substances to ENCS
Oct 06, 2025
On 26 September 2025, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) announced the addition of 149 new chemicals to the Existing and New Chemical Substances (ENCS) List. The ENCS list is regu...
HSE Publishes Seventh Edition of the GB Mandatory Classification and Labelling List
Oct 03, 2025
On 16 September 2025, the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) released the seventh edition of the Great Britain (GB) Mandatory Classification and Labelling (MCL) list. This latest update introduce...
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