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Aug 03, 2023 | A draft revised standard for Glauber salt is open for consultation in India

On 6 July 2023 the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) published a draft revised standard for Glauber salt (sodium sulphate, decahydrate). The last date for comments is 7 September 2023.  In 1950, th...

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Aug 02, 2023 | South Korea keeps working to harmonize Global Regulations for Toxicity Assessment

The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) of the Republic of Korea (Minister Oh Yu-Kyoung) takes part in the WNT (Working Group of the National Coordinators for the Test Guidelines Programme) meetin...

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Regulation proposal on the management of end-of-life vehicles and standards for circularity in vehicle design.
Jul 31, 2023

The European Commission adopted a Proposal for a Regulation on the management of end-of-life vehicles and standards for circularity in vehicle design on July 13, 2023. The adopted act is open for feed...

Circular Economy Action Plan Electrical & electronics
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Japan classifies 47 chemicals under the GHS
Jul 31, 2023

In Japan, the classification of substances according to the Japan GHS is overseen by three key ministries: the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfar...

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The State of São Paulo in Brazil Introduces Voluntary Registration for Sustainable Mineral Suppliers
Jul 31, 2023

The industrialized state of São Paulo, known for setting the environmental standards in Brazil, has taken a pioneering step in promoting sustainability within the mining sector.  Starting from J...

South America Latin America Regulatory Updates
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Mexico's COFEPRIS Initiates Third Round of Registrations for SISUS to Track Chemical Substances
Jul 31, 2023

Mexico's Federal Commission Against Health Risks (COFEPRIS) has taken a significant step in ensuring the safe management and tracking of chemical precursors and essential chemicals within the country....

Chemical notification/ registration Registration Latin America
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Health Canada proposes updates to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist
Jul 27, 2023

On 13 July 2023, Health Canada opened a consultation on proposed updates to the Cosmetic Ingredients Hotlist concerning prohibited and restricted ingredients. The consultation is open for new inputs u...

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UK introduces new restriction to the Cosmetics Regulation
Jul 31, 2023

On 6 July 2023 the UK Government published an amendment, the Cosmetic Products (Restriction of Chemical Substances) Regulations 2023, to the retained EU legislation, Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 (the ...

Cosmetic Products UK-REACH
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European Commission regulates the labelling of fragrance allergens in cosmetic products
Jul 31, 2023

On 26 July 2023, the European Commission published Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 in the Official Journal of the European Union, amending Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 (the Cosmetics Regulation) concerning...

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India further extends the Quality Control Order Enforcement Date for 10 substances
Jul 31, 2023

The Central Government of India has extended the enforcement date for 10 substances under the Quality Control Order (QCO). The amended enforcement dates were published by the Ministry of Chemicals and...

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Renewal of AICIS Registration Opens in Mid-August.
Jul 28, 2023

  UPDATE: The registration is now open in AICIS Business Services.   The Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) has announced that companies that plan to import or man...

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