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Jul 17, 2024 | EU Publishes Rolling Updates Extending Restrictions on Substances
On 1 July 2024, CARACAL (Competent Authorities for REACH and CLP) approved the review of the rolling list, leading to the publication of updates to Annex I of the Restrictions Roadmap under the Chemic...
Jul 17, 2024 | India solicits comments for standard on Ultramarine Blue used as a colourant in FCMs and toys
In June 2024, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) released the first draft standard on ultramarine blue for use as a colourant in plastics for toys and food contact material. The draft is currently o...
South Korea approves new exemption from registration criteria for chemicals recycled from waste.
Jul 17, 2024
On July 2, 2024, the Korean Ministry of Environment approved a partial revision of the Enforcement Decree of the Act on the Registration and Evaluation of Chemical Substances. From October 10, 2024, c...
Costa Rica Modernizes Phytosanitary Law Reform to Enhance Agricultural Trade and Pest Control
Jul 16, 2024
On 7 July 2024, Costa Rica announced the regulatory reform of the Phytosanitary Protection Law (Decree No. 26921-MAG), which aims to strengthen agricultural trade practices and improve pest control. T...
South Korea partially revises cosmetic ingredient reporting regulations.
Jul 16, 2024
On June 14, 2024, the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) announced a partial revision of the regulations on the reporting of production and import results and the list of cosmetic raw mate...
South Korea revises guidelines for alternative animal testing methods for cosmetics.
Jul 16, 2024
On July 15, 2024, the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) announced revised guidelines for alternative animal testing methods for cosmetics. The move aims to improve the international compe...
Australia Rolling Action Plan: Chemical Evaluations List Update
Jul 16, 2024
The Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) has released its updated Rolling Action Plan (RAP), which lists ongoing and recently completed chemical evaluations. This initiative is...
New Process to Request Substance Assessments under CEPA
Jul 16, 2024
Beginning in June 2024, the Canadian public will have an important new tool to protect the environment and public health. Under subsection 76(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEP...
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