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UN Publishes the Tenth Revised Edition of GHS

Aug 08, 2023 | UN Publishes the Tenth Revised Edition of GHS

On 27 July 2023, the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) published the 10th revised edition of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS10). Th...

Chemical industry GHS
South Korea implements a preliminary review system for biocidal products.

Aug 07, 2023 | South Korea implements a preliminary review system for biocidal products.

Starting this August, the Ministry of Environment in South Korea is introducing a preliminary review system to expedite the completeness review period conducted by the National Institute of Environmen...

Biocides K-BPR
Bangladesh notifies two draft food safety regulations to the WTO
Bangladesh notifies two draft food safety regulations to the WTO
Aug 05, 2023

On 14 July 2023 the Bangladesh Food Safety Authority (Ministry of Food) notified two draft food safety regulations to the World Trade Organization (WTO): the Draft Food Safety (Chemical Contaminants a...

Chemical contaminants Regulatory Updates
Regulation of VOC Emissions in Mexico's Production Processes: A Step Towards Environmental Sustainability
Regulation of VOC Emissions in Mexico's Production Processes: A Step Towards Environmental Sustainability
Aug 04, 2023

In a significant move towards environmental sustainability, Mexico's Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources has taken a proactive stance by introducing a draft technical standard aimed at regul...

Solvent/ VOC emissions Latin America
31 CMRs have been prohibited for use in cosmetics by the European Commission
31 CMRs have been prohibited for use in cosmetics by the European Commission
Aug 03, 2023

On 19 July 2023, the European Commission amended Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament. The new regulation will prohibit the use of 31 carcinogenic, mutagenic, or toxic for reproduct...

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

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, the...

BIS Chemical industry
South Korea keeps working to harmonize Global Regulations for Toxicity Assessment
South Korea keeps working to harmonize Global Regulations for Toxicity Assessment
Aug 02, 2023

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...

Chemical industry K-REACH
Regulation proposal on the management of end-of-life vehicles and standards for circularity in vehicle design.
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
Japan classifies 47 chemicals under the GHS
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...

Safety data sheets (SDSs) MHLW
The State of São Paulo in Brazil Introduces Voluntary Registration for Sustainable Mineral Suppliers
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 July...

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