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US EPA Adds Nine More PFAS to Toxics Release Inventory

Jan 17, 2025 | US EPA Adds Nine More PFAS to Toxics Release Inventory

On January 3, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) expanded the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) by adding nine per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The nine PFAS were added to th...

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UN Negotiations on Plastic Pollution Progress Slowly Amid Calls for Faster Action and Stronger Mandates

Jan 17, 2025 | UN Negotiations on Plastic Pollution Progress Slowly Amid Calls for Faster Action and Stronger Mandates

In March 2022, the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) adopted Resolution 5/14, calling for the development of an international legally binding instrument to combat plastic pollution, including...

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Brazilian Public Consultations No. 1304 and 1305/2024: Major Updates to Cosmetic Substance Regulations
Brazilian Public Consultations No. 1304 and 1305/2024: Major Updates to Cosmetic Substance Regulations
Jan 16, 2025

On December 27, 2024, ANVISA announced two critical public consultations—No. 1,304 and No. 1,305—aimed at revising regulations for substances used in personal hygiene products, cosmetics, and perfumes...

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Law No. 15070: Brazil’s New Regulatory Framework for Sustainable Bioinputs
Law No. 15070: Brazil’s New Regulatory Framework for Sustainable Bioinputs
Jan 16, 2025

Enacted on December 23, 2024, Law No. 15,070 establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for bioinputs in Brazil, covering their production, import, export, registration, commercialization, and u...

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England to Ban Bee-Killing Neonicotinoids: Major Step to Protect Pollinators
England to Ban Bee-Killing Neonicotinoids: Major Step to Protect Pollinators
Jan 16, 2025

The UK Government has announced plans to end the use of harmful neonicotinoid pesticides in England, a major step towards fulfilling an election commitment to protect bees and other pollinators. The p...

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EPA Finalizes Formaldehyde Risk Evaluation Under TSCA – Highlighting Cancer Risks
EPA Finalizes Formaldehyde Risk Evaluation Under TSCA – Highlighting Cancer Risks
Jan 16, 2025

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...

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