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Singapore Announces Exemptions for Dechlorane Plus and UV-328 Use Under Stockholm Convention

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

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 (...

Hazardous chemicals POPs Restricted Substances Singapore Stockholm Convention Exemption
India Extends Implementation Dates for Acrylonitrile Maleic Anhydride Styrene and Morpholine Quality Control Orders

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

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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EPA Finalizes New Rules for Two PBT Chemicals: DecaBDE and PIP 3:1
EPA Finalizes New Rules for Two PBT Chemicals: DecaBDE and PIP 3:1
Nov 15, 2024

On October 31, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized revisions to existing regulations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for two persistent, bioaccumulative, and t...

Chemical Framework Chemical industry Chemical inventory Compliance strategy Restricted use TSCA United States PBT
Japan Revises Food Additive Standards in the Food Sanitation Act
Japan Revises Food Additive Standards in the Food Sanitation Act
Nov 14, 2024

Update: On 12 November 2024, Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) that the amendment entered into force on 5 November 2024.     Original text:  On...

Amendment MHLW Regulatory Updates WTO Food Additives Enforcement Japan
Brazil Takes a Historic Step in Chemical Management with the Sanctioning of Law 15.022/24
Brazil Takes a Historic Step in Chemical Management with the Sanctioning of Law 15.022/24
Nov 13, 2024

Brazil has achieved a milestone in sustainable development and public safety. On 13 November 2024, President Lula officially sanctioned Law 15.022/24, previously known as PL6120/19, creating the Natio...

Latin America legislation Regulatory Updates Brazil Bill PL 6120/2019 Law 15.022/24
DEFRA's New Recommendations for the Implementation of NAMs in UK Chemical Regulations
DEFRA's New Recommendations for the Implementation of NAMs in UK Chemical Regulations
Nov 13, 2024

The UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has recently published a report setting out a new set of recommendations for the integration of New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) into...

Animal testing Regulation UK New Approach Methodologies NAMs

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