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Peru's Recyclable Plastic Tableware Regulation: A Step Toward Sustainability

Dec 02, 2024 | Peru's Recyclable Plastic Tableware Regulation: A Step Toward Sustainability

Peru's Draft Technical Regulation on Recyclable Plastic Tableware and Utensils outlines new standards aimed at fostering a circular economy while addressing environmental concerns associated with sing...

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 Malaysia Proposes Amendments to Food Regulations on Pesticide Residue Limits.

Dec 02, 2024 | Malaysia Proposes Amendments to Food Regulations on Pesticide Residue Limits.

The Malaysian Ministry of Health has proposed amendments to the Sixteenth Schedule of the Food Regulations 1985, specifically concerning pesticide residue limits in food products.   Key Highligh...

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Thailand Strengthens Labelling Regulations for Volatile Substances
Thailand Strengthens Labelling Regulations for Volatile Substances
Nov 28, 2024

The Ministry of Public Health and the Ministry of Industry in Thailand have jointly issued a new Ministerial Regulation under the Narcotics Code Act B.E. 2564, which establishes new labelling requirem...

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India Seeks Feedback on Revised Standard for Poster Colors: Proposes Lead Limit of 10 ppm
India Seeks Feedback on Revised Standard for Poster Colors: Proposes Lead Limit of 10 ppm
Nov 28, 2024

India’s Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is seeking public consultation on the first revision of its standard for poster colors, which are commonly used in commercial design and artwork. Established i...

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India Launches First Standard for Paper-Based Food Contact Materials to Ensure Consumer Safety
India Launches First Standard for Paper-Based Food Contact Materials to Ensure Consumer Safety
Nov 28, 2024

In a significant move to enhance food safety, India’s Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has launched a public consultation on the country’s first-ever standard for paper-based materials used in the del...

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India’s Bureau of Indian Standards BIS Revises Standards for Metallic Zinc Powder Potassium Iodate and Barium Chloride
India’s Bureau of Indian Standards BIS Revises Standards for Metallic Zinc Powder Potassium Iodate and Barium Chloride
Nov 28, 2024

India’s Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is currently seeking feedback on several revised standards for key chemicals used across industries, including metallic zinc powder, potassium iodate and bariu...

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