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Feb 25, 2025 | EU Packaging Law to Impose Strict PFAS Restrictions in Food Packaging by 2026
The European Union has introduced restrictions on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in food contact materials (FCMs) under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). These measures...
Feb 25, 2025 | Canada Seeks Input on Risk Management of Chlorinated Alkanes under CEPA
On February 13, 2025, the Government of Canada launched a consultation on risk management measures for short-chain chlorinated alkanes (SCCAs), medium-chain chlorinated alkanes (MCCAs), and long-chain...
Regulatory Updates on Trisiloxane and Terpene Substances in Canada
Feb 25, 2025
On January 25, 2025, the Government of Canada published regulatory updates in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 159, Number 4, regarding the management of chemical substances, specifically addressing...
Ukraine Notifies WTO of Draft Law on Biocidal Products Regulation
Feb 25, 2025
On 13 February 2025, Ukraine officially notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of its Draft Law "On Making Available on the Market and Use of Biocidal Products", developed (issued) by the Ministr...
Indonesian Cosmetics Notification System 3.0 Launched: A New Era in Product Notification and Compliance
Feb 24, 2025
The Indonesian Cosmetics Notification System 3.0 officially launched on January 2, 2025, bringing with it a number of significant updates designed to enhance the product notification process. With a p...
Washington State Proposes New Restrictions on Formaldehyde Releasers in Cosmetic Products
Feb 24, 2025
The Washington State Department of Ecology is proposing new rules to restrict the use of formaldehyde and formaldehyde releasers in cosmetic products. This is because formaldehyde (CAS No 50-00-0) is...
HSE Updates the GB Mandatory Classification and Labelling List
Feb 21, 2025
On 15 February 2025, the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) published the 6th edition of the Great Britain (GB) Mandatory Classification and Labelling (MCL) list. This update includes new and revise...
France Adopts Comprehensive PFAS Ban with Specific Implementation Dates
Feb 21, 2025
On 20 February 2025, the French National Assembly adopted a new law aimed at reducing public exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often referred to as "forever chemicals" due to the...
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