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South Korea opens public consultation on Cosmetics Act amendment.

Sep 04, 2024 | South Korea opens public consultation on Cosmetics Act amendment.

On September 3, 2024, Representative Paik Jong-heon proposed a bill to amend the Cosmetics Act. The amendment aims to abolish the current government-led certification system and promote a private self...

Amendment Cosmetic Act Public Consultation
South Korea publishes Hazard Assessment Results.

Sep 04, 2024 | South Korea publishes Hazard Assessment Results.

On August 27, 2024, the National Institute of Chemical Safety (NICS) published Hazard Assessment Results under K-REACH.     Announcement of Hazard Assessment Results  In accordance with the A...

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Japan Revises Food Additive Standards in the Food Sanitation Act
Japan Revises Food Additive Standards in the Food Sanitation Act
Aug 30, 2024

Japan Revises Food Additive Standards in the Food Sanitation Act   On 28 August 2024, Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of the revision of food addit...

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South Korea launches a new mark for excellent chemical reduction products.
South Korea launches a new mark for excellent chemical reduction products.
Aug 30, 2024

The Ministry of Environment, in cooperation with civil society organizations, has announced the selection of 11 new “Excellent Chemical Reduction Products” for 2024. These products, including detergen...

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Government of Canada Publishes Notice on to Amend the Domestic Substances List Under CEPA
Government of Canada Publishes Notice on to Amend the Domestic Substances List Under CEPA
Aug 30, 2024

On August 10, 2024, the Government of Canada,, announced plans to amend the Domestic Substances List under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) of 1999 by unmasking the identities of 198 s...

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Canada Sets New Drinking Water Target for PFAS under CEPA
Canada Sets New Drinking Water Target for PFAS under CEPA
Aug 30, 2024

On August 10, 2024, Canada announced a new target for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) of 1999,. This action is part...

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