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Canada Sets New Drinking Water Target for PFAS under CEPA

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

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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India Opens Public Consultation on Draft Rules for Non-Ferrous Metal Waste Management

Aug 30, 2024 | India Opens Public Consultation on Draft Rules for Non-Ferrous Metal Waste Management

In India, the Ministry of Forest, Environment and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has proposed a draft Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Second Amendment Rules, 2024 in a not...

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Spanish Government implements new fertilizer regulations to promote sustainable agriculture
Spanish Government implements new fertilizer regulations to promote sustainable agriculture
Aug 29, 2024

In a decisive step towards sustainable agriculture, the Spanish Council of Ministers has adopted a new Royal Decree to rationalise crop fertilisation. This initiative, proposed by the Ministry of Agri...

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Taiwan FDA Releases New Guideline on UV Filters in Cosmetic Products Effective from 1 July 2024
Taiwan FDA Releases New Guideline on UV Filters in Cosmetic Products Effective from 1 July 2024
Aug 29, 2024

The Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a new guideline that outlines the official list of ultraviolet (UV) filters permitted for use in cosmetic products. The regulations, which ar...

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India Introduces New Standards with Transition Periods for 18 Substances
India Introduces New Standards with Transition Periods for 18 Substances
Aug 29, 2024

Recent notifications published in the Gazette of India by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution have announced the adoption of new standards for a  number of substances with s...

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EU to Ban BPA in Food Contact Materials Following EFSA's Health Risk Assessment
EU to Ban BPA in Food Contact Materials Following EFSA's Health Risk Assessment
Aug 28, 2024

An EU initiative will ban the use of Bisphenol A (BPA) in food contact materials in 2024. The EU is set to ban BPA in food contact materials such as packaging and kitchenware. The decision follows a s...

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