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Aug 22, 2023 | Time to notify the HSE of exports of PIC chemicals for 2024
On 9 August 2023, the British Health and Safety Executive (HSE) issued an e-bulletin inviting companies to notify the HSE of exports of chemicals in the Great Britain Prior Informed Consent (PIC) List...
Aug 21, 2023 | Biocidal active substances to be phased out in Great Britain
On 18 August 2023 the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) the United Kingdom (UK) issued an ebulletin listing 15 active substance that must be phased out from biocidal products on the market in Great Br...
Yes To cosmetics containing microbeads recalled by Health Canada
Aug 18, 2023
On August 3, 2023, Health Canada issued a consumer product recall notice for four cosmetic goods manufactured by the US-based company Yes To due to the presence of plastic microbeads. Microbeads are l...
MEE solicits information on LC-PFCAs and MCCPs
Aug 18, 2023
The Ministry of Environment and Ecology of China (MEE) has called for public information on long-chain perfluoro carboxylic acids’ (LC-PFCAs) salts and related compounds and medium chain chlorinated...
ECHA to support the European Commission with tasks concerning battery safety
Aug 17, 2023
On 17 August 2023, the new EU Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2023/1542) concerning batteries and waste batteries entered into force and the Batteries Directive (Directive 2006/66/EC) was repealed. In the...
Annex III Inventory under EU-REACH Withdrawn
Aug 17, 2023
REACH stands for Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals. REACH is a regulation of the European Union (EU), adopted to improve the protection of human health and the envir...
Public Consultation on Infringement Scheme for Hazardous Substances in New Zealand
Aug 13, 2023
In New Zealand the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is actively seeking feedback from stakeholders on a proposed infringement offence scheme for hazardous substances under the Hazardous Substa...
In Brazil ANVISA Greenlights Imports Using Single Declaration Approach
Aug 10, 2023
The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (Anvisa) has approved a regulation that allows the use of the Single Import Declaration (Duimp) as an alternative for the importation of goods and products subje...
Brazil ANVISA's New Normative Instruction Sets Guidelines for Labeling Changes in Personal Care Products
Aug 14, 2023
ANVISA has taken a significant step toward ensuring transparency and consumer safety within the personal care product industry. With the introduction of a new Normative Instruction, ANVISA is set to r...
Cosmetics in Brazil: New Regulations Impact Personal Care Industry
Aug 11, 2023
In a significant move that underscores Brazil's commitment to consumer safety and the regulation of cosmetic products, the National Health Surveillance Agency of Brazil (ANVISA) has introduced new...
Regulation of VOC Emissions in Mexico's Production Processes: A Step Towards Environmental Sustainability
Aug 04, 2023
In a significant move towards environmental sustainability, Mexico's Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources has taken a proactive stance by introducing a draft technical standard aimed at r...
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