News

India: CPCB Launches EPR Portal for Used Oil Management Allows Producers to Register Online

Jul 08, 2024 | India: CPCB Launches EPR Portal for Used Oil Management Allows Producers to Register Online

In India, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has launched the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) portal for used oil management, effective from 1 April 2024.  The online portal, mandated b...

EPR for used oil Hazardous waste
GB Mandatory Classification and Labelling List Updated

Jul 06, 2024 | GB Mandatory Classification and Labelling List Updated

On 26 June 2024, the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) announced a significant update to the Great Britain Mandatory Classification and Labelling (GB MCL) list, giving legal effect to the inclusion...

CLP Mandatory Classification and labelling MCL UK-REACH update
RRMA WhatsApp Channel Banner
Mercosur Proposes New Technical Standards for Food Contact Materials
Mercosur Proposes New Technical Standards for Food Contact Materials
Jul 05, 2024

Mercosur, the Common Market of the South, which includes Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay, is currently considering two significant draft technical standards that are expected to impact regula...

Food contact materials Latin America
Singapore seeks public feedback on amended cosmetics standards
Singapore seeks public feedback on amended cosmetics standards
Jul 05, 2024

On 14 June 2024, Enterprise Singapore invited public feedback on revisions to standards on N-nitroso diethanolamine (NDELA) and cosmetic raw materials.   Enterprise Singapore Enterprise Singa...

Cosmetic Act Cosmetic Products
Public Consultation Open on South Africa's New Draft Regulation on Hazardous Chemicals Implementing GHS 10
Public Consultation Open on South Africa's New Draft Regulation on Hazardous Chemicals Implementing GHS 10
Jul 04, 2024

The Department of Employment and Labour in South Africa has announced a new draft Regulation (Notice No. 50431) aimed at controlling exposure to Hazardous Chemical Agents (HCAs). These regulations wil...

GHS South Africa Classification Hazardous Chemicals Labelling
India publishes new circular on medical devices.
India publishes new circular on medical devices.
Jul 03, 2024

On 16 May 2024, the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) issued a notification dated 11 February 2020, which specifies that all medical devices are now categorized under sub-clause (iv) of clau...

Chemical industry Medical Devices
Malaysia’s NPRA updates list of restricted substances used in cosmetics
Malaysia’s NPRA updates list of restricted substances used in cosmetics
Jul 02, 2024

On June 18, 2024, Malaysia’s National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) updated the list of restricted substances for cosmetics under the country’s Guidelines for Control of Cosmetic Products in...

Amendment Cosmetic Products
Japan Categorizes NPE as Class II Specified Chemical Substance
Japan Categorizes NPE as Class II Specified Chemical Substance
Jul 02, 2024

On 21 June 2024, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and Ministry of the Environment (MOE) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO)...

METI WTO

Submit your email ID to receive notifications about upcoming courses and events

Get Regulatory & Sustainability Updates on WhatsApp