May 25, 2022 | World Circular Economy Forum 2022 to hold in Rwanda
The 2022 World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) will hold in October, in Kigali, Rwanda. This will be hosted by the Republic of Rwanda, the African Circular Economy Alliance (ACEA) and The Finnish Innova...
May 25, 2022 | Thailand updates regulations on Person Responsible for Safety Storage of Hazardous Substance
The Thailand Department of Industrial works and Ministry of Industry Recently published a notification, in the Royal Gazette on 11 April 2022. This notification is referred to as “Notification of ...
Canada to Restrict DP and DBDPE
May 25, 2022
Canada has presented a long-awaited proposal to impose strict restrictions on a range of long-chain PFASs and flame retardants, as well as bans on dechloranplus (DP) and decabromodiphenyl ethane (DBDP...
Proposed Regulatory Framework for Biocides in Canada
May 25, 2022
Health Canada has released a proposal for public comment to create a unified regulatory framework for disinfectants and sanitizers. In Canada, biocidal products are currently governed by distinct reg...
New Prohibited Ingredient Use in Taiwanese Cosmetic Products
May 23, 2022
The amendments to the “List of Ingredients Prohibited from Using in the Cosmetic Products” were made on April 27, 2022, by the Ministry of Health and Welfare of Taiwan. The statement stipulates th...
Amendments to the Legal Inspection Requirements for commodities under RoHS Regulation in Taiwan
May 23, 2022
Two amendments were announced to mandate inspection requirements for commodities subject to Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) regulation in Taiwan on February 24 and March 15, 2022. They were...
A U-turn on Resorcinol SVHC identification
May 23, 2022
According to the EU Commission, the EU executive is sketching an alternative to add the endocrine-disrupting chemical Resorcinol to the REACH candidate list. It had been consensually approved earlier ...
India develops chemical safety guidance for isolated storage and industry
May 20, 2022
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) and the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) have developed an integrated guidance framework for chemical safety in isolated storage a...
India publishes QCO for 1 3 phenylenediamine
May 20, 2022
On the 27th of April 2022, India published a Quality Control Order (QCO) for a national standard encompassing the intermediate 1, 3 phenylenediamine. Manufacturers and importers of the substance must ...
India consults on revised standards for paint and varnish ingredients
May 20, 2022
India has launched a consultation to update standards for titanium (rutile grade) and barium sulphate pigments, both of which are used in paints and varnishes. The draft amended standards, which were ...
Latin America Forum Unveils Chemical Management Document Series
May 20, 2022
Latin American countries have been constantly improving their chemical management instruments in the last few years. Among several meetings and discussions, countries are motivated to pursue the imple...
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