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EPA Mandates Testing of "Forever Chemical" 6:2 Fluorotelomer Acrylate under National Testing Strategy

Oct 16, 2024 | EPA Mandates Testing of "Forever Chemical" 6:2 Fluorotelomer Acrylate under National Testing Strategy

On October 9, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued its fifth Test Order under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) as part of its National PFAS Testing Strategy. This is the...

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India consults on draft Quality Control Orders for four metals

Oct 16, 2024 | India consults on draft Quality Control Orders for four metals

India’s Ministry of Mines is seeking comments on the draft Quality Control Order (QCO) for four metals. The draft was notified to the World Trade Organization (WTO) on 12 September 2024 in accordance...

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New Ecomark Rules Published by the Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change to Promote Eco-Friendly Products and Sustainable Living
New Ecomark Rules Published by the Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change to Promote Eco-Friendly Products and Sustainable Living
Oct 16, 2024

On 26 September 2024, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) published the Ecomark Rules, 2024 in the Official Gazette, replacing the Ecomark Scheme of 1991. This update is in...

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Brazil: Senate Approves PL 6120/2019 to Establish the National Inventory of Chemical Substances Bill Awaits Presidential Approval
Brazil: Senate Approves PL 6120/2019 to Establish the National Inventory of Chemical Substances Bill Awaits Presidential Approval
Oct 15, 2024

As expected, the Federal Senate has approved Bill 6120/2019, which aims to establish the National Inventory of Chemical Substances. The bill seeks to regulate the use, commercialization, and control o...

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Ecuador Adopts Revised Technical Regulation on Paints: RTE 061 2R
Ecuador Adopts Revised Technical Regulation on Paints: RTE 061 2R
Oct 15, 2024

Ecuador has recently updated its technical regulation on paints, replacing the existing standard with RTE 061 (2R). The new regulation, which addresses a wide range of paints and coatings, introduces...

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European Council Adopts New CLP Regulation to Improve Chemical Safety
European Council Adopts New CLP Regulation to Improve Chemical Safety
Oct 15, 2024

UPDATE: The new CLP Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2024/2865) was published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 20 November 2024 and will enter into force on 10 December 2024. The full text...

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