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EU Launches Consultation on Revision of European List of Waste for Battery Waste

Oct 23, 2024 | EU Launches Consultation on Revision of European List of Waste for Battery Waste

The European Commission has launched a public consultation to gather feedback on a new draft delegated decision to revise the European List of Waste. This update focuses on incorporating changes relat...

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Japan: METI consults on revision of PAC list for ethyl hydrogen sulphate

Oct 23, 2024 | Japan: METI consults on revision of PAC list for ethyl hydrogen sulphate

On 18 October 2024, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) and Ministry of Environment (MOE) jointly released a notice seeking toxicity i...

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South Korea discloses K-REACH pre-registration results.
South Korea discloses K-REACH pre-registration results.
Oct 22, 2024

On October 15, 2024, the Chemical Information Management Support Group in South Korea disclosed the results of the pre-registration of existing chemical substances under K-REACH. This disclosure is in...

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South Africa Strengthens Chemical Trade Regulations: New Framework Aligns with Rotterdam Convention and Prior Informed Consent Procedures
South Africa Strengthens Chemical Trade Regulations: New Framework Aligns with Rotterdam Convention and Prior Informed Consent Procedures
Oct 22, 2024

On 7 October 2024, the South African Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) introduced new regulations aimed at creating a national framework for compliance with the Rotterdam Conv...

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New Metric CHREL Assesses Cumulative Health Risk from Chemical Exposure in Canadian Population
New Metric CHREL Assesses Cumulative Health Risk from Chemical Exposure in Canadian Population
Oct 21, 2024

A recent study by Health Canada introduced a new metric called Cumulative Health Risk from Exposure Load (CHREL), which provides insight into the cumulative health risks posed by multiple chemical exp...

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Canada Advances Environmental Protection with CEPA Modernization: Key Initiatives for a Healthier Future
Canada Advances Environmental Protection with CEPA Modernization: Key Initiatives for a Healthier Future
Oct 21, 2024

The Government of Canada is moving forward with the modernization of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA), a critical step in protecting the environment and public health. This moder...

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