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South Korea updates registration standards for new chemical substances under K-REACH for 2025

Jan 15, 2025 | South Korea updates registration standards for new chemical substances under K-REACH for 2025

Since January 1, 2025, South Korea has been enforcing updated registration standards for new chemical substances under K-REACH. This update aligns with National Policy Task 68 (Safe Food, Healthy Livi...

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South Korea notifies WTO of a proposed amendment to food labelling standards.

Jan 14, 2025 | South Korea notifies WTO of a proposed amendment to food labelling standards.

On January 8, 2025, the South Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a proposed amendment to food labelling standards. The purpose of the amendme...

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ECHA Highlights Environmental Risks of Aromatic Brominated Flame Retardants
ECHA Highlights Environmental Risks of Aromatic Brominated Flame Retardants
Jan 14, 2025

On 18 December 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published its report on Aromatic Brominated Flame Retardants (ABFRs), identifying significant environmental risks associated with certain non-...

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EU Updates Regulation EU No 547/2011 on the Labelling of Plant Protection Products
EU Updates Regulation EU No 547/2011 on the Labelling of Plant Protection Products
Jan 13, 2025

The European Union has taken an important step to improve the safety and transparency of plant protection products by updating Regulation (EU) No 547/2011. The proposed updates aim to harmonise labell...

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Strengthening Pharmaceutical Governance in El Salvador: RTS 11.02.04:24
Strengthening Pharmaceutical Governance in El Salvador: RTS 11.02.04:24
Jan 13, 2025

The Salvadoran Technical Regulation RTS 11.02.04:24, officially published on December 18, 2024, provides comprehensive guidelines for the proper storage, distribution, dispensing, and transportation o...

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Ecuador Updates Registration Guidelines for Hygienic and Disinfectant Products
Ecuador Updates Registration Guidelines for Hygienic and Disinfectant Products
Jan 13, 2025

The National Agency for Regulation, Control, and Sanitary Surveillance (ARCSA) in Ecuador has released Version 2.0 of the External Instruction Document, which contains updated requirements for the reg...

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