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Denmark Proposes to Ban PFAS in Clothing Footwear and Waterproofing Agents by 2026

Dec 04, 2024 | Denmark Proposes to Ban PFAS in Clothing Footwear and Waterproofing Agents by 2026

On 27 November 2024, Denmark notified the European Commission of a draft Order to ban per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer products. The proposed measure targets clothing, footwear,...

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EU Moves Ahead with Approval of DBNPA BIT and Formic Acid for Biocidal Products to Improve Safety and Standards

Dec 04, 2024 | EU Moves Ahead with Approval of DBNPA BIT and Formic Acid for Biocidal Products to Improve Safety and Standards

The European Commission has announced plans to approve three active substances - 2,2-Dibromo-2-cyanoacetamide (DBNPA), 1,2-Benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one (BIT) and formic acid - for specific uses in biocida...

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China Adds 36 New Substances to National Chemical Inventory for Better Environmental Management
China Adds 36 New Substances to National Chemical Inventory for Better Environmental Management
Dec 03, 2024

China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) has recently updated the Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances in China (IECSC) by adding 36 new chemical substances. The announcement, made on No...

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EU Proposes Restrictions on CMR Substances under REACH
EU Proposes Restrictions on CMR Substances under REACH
Dec 02, 2024

The European Union has notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft Commission Regulation proposing amendments to the REACH Regulation (Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006). The amendment aims to i...

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EU Draft Decision Seeks to Ban Ethylene Oxide in Biocidal Products
EU Draft Decision Seeks to Ban Ethylene Oxide in Biocidal Products
Dec 02, 2024

On 20 November 2024, the European Union (EU) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft Commission Implementing Decision proposing the non-approval of ethylene oxide as an active substance...

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South Korea Seeks Feedback on Toxic Substances Regulation Amendments.
South Korea Seeks Feedback on Toxic Substances Regulation Amendments.
Dec 02, 2024

On November 12, 2024, the Ministry of Environment announced an amendment to the "Regulations on the Specified Quantities of Toxic Substances, Restricted Substances, Prohibited Substances, and Permitte...

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