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New Zealand EPA approves new herbicide for fodder beet

Apr 08, 2026 | New Zealand EPA approves new herbicide for fodder beet

New Zealand EPA approves new herbicide for fodder beet  The New Zealand Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has approved the use of Trifix Herbicide to control broadleaved weeds in beet crops ...

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Japan amends Priority Assessment Chemical Substances List

Apr 08, 2026 | Japan amends Priority Assessment Chemical Substances List

On 1 April 2026, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and Ministry of Environment (MoE), published a joint draft on METI portal to amen...

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Ecuador Implements Stricter Regulations for Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Storage and Distribution
Ecuador Implements Stricter Regulations for Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Storage and Distribution
Apr 08, 2026

Ecuador's National Health Regulatory Agency (ARCSA) has introduced on the 31st of March 2026 new certification requirements for pharmaceutical and medical device establishments, focusing on Good Stora...

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UK Confirms Direction for Alternative Transitional Registration Model (ATRm) Under UK REACH
UK Confirms Direction for Alternative Transitional Registration Model (ATRm) Under UK REACH
Apr 03, 2026

On 30 March 2026, the UK government published its response to the consultation on the Alternative Transitional Registration model (ATRm) under UK REACH, confirming a revised approach to transitional r...

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South Korea Proposes Amendment to K-REACH Enforcement Rules: Key Changes for Joint Registration, Data Submission, and OR Transfers
South Korea Proposes Amendment to K-REACH Enforcement Rules: Key Changes for Joint Registration, Data Submission, and OR Transfers
Mar 31, 2026

On February 11, 2026, the Ministry of Environment (MOE) released a draft amendment to the Enforcement Rules of the Act on the Registration and Evaluation of Chemicals (K‑REACH). The proposed revisi...

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Philippines Proposes New Post-Market Surveillance Rules for Medical Devices
Philippines Proposes New Post-Market Surveillance Rules for Medical Devices
Mar 31, 2026

Manila, March 2026. The Philippines has notified a draft FDA Circular that would introduce detailed requirements on the maintenance of importation and distribution records, as well as the reporting of...

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