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Costa Rica Implements New Regulation to Strengthen Chemical Accident Prevention and Response

Nov 20, 2024 | Costa Rica Implements New Regulation to Strengthen Chemical Accident Prevention and Response

Costa Rica has issued the Regulation for the Prevention, Preparation, and Response to Chemical Accidents (Decree No. 44741-S-MAG), a comprehensive regulatory framework designed to minimize risks assoc...

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Chile Opens Public Consultation on Updated Fertilizers and Biostimulant Regulation under Law No. 21349

Nov 19, 2024 | Chile Opens Public Consultation on Updated Fertilizers and Biostimulant Regulation under Law No. 21349

In Chile the Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG), under the Division of Agricultural-Forestry and Seed Protection, has opened a public consultation on the updated regulation for fertilizers and b...

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EPA Releases Final Supplement to 1 4-Dioxane Risk Evaluation and Seeks Public Comments for Review of 1 3-Butadiene Draft Risk Evaluation
EPA Releases Final Supplement to 1 4-Dioxane Risk Evaluation and Seeks Public Comments for Review of 1 3-Butadiene Draft Risk Evaluation
Nov 19, 2024

On November 13, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its final supplement to the risk evaluation and determination for the solvent 1,4-dioxane under the Toxic Substances Contr...

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UK Government Seeks Input on Proposed Persistent Organic Pollutants
UK Government Seeks Input on Proposed Persistent Organic Pollutants
Nov 19, 2024

The UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has issued a call for information on two types of chemical substances proposed as Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) under the Unite...

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European Commission Releases FAQ Document to Clarify New Eco-design Regulation for Sustainable Products
European Commission Releases FAQ Document to Clarify New Eco-design Regulation for Sustainable Products
Nov 18, 2024

The European Commission has released a detailed Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document to provide initial clarification on the newly implemented Eco-design for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR...

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ECHA Publishes Updated Guidance on the Application of CLP Criteria
ECHA Publishes Updated Guidance on the Application of CLP Criteria
Nov 15, 2024

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published the updated Guidance on the Application of the CLP Criteria to reflect the latest regulatory developments and scientific advances. The revised guidan...

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Singapore Announces Exemptions for Dechlorane Plus and UV-328 Use Under Stockholm Convention
Singapore Announces Exemptions for Dechlorane Plus and UV-328 Use Under Stockholm Convention
Nov 15, 2024

On 12 November 2024, Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) announced regulatory updates for Dechlorane Plus and UV-328, in line with the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (...

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India Extends Implementation Dates for Acrylonitrile Maleic Anhydride Styrene and Morpholine Quality Control Orders
India Extends Implementation Dates for Acrylonitrile Maleic Anhydride Styrene and Morpholine Quality Control Orders
Nov 15, 2024

On October 24, 2024, the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, through the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, issued amendments to the Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for acrylonitrile, maleic...

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