Dec 10, 2024 | Japan Categorizes NPE as Class II Specified Chemical Substance
Update: On 5 December 2024, Japan’s MHLW, METI and MOE notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of the adoption of the Cabinet Order designating NPE as a Class II Specified Chemical Substance. ...
Dec 10, 2024 | EPA Proposes Rules to Regulate Significant New Chemical Uses
On December 2, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed new Significant New Use Rules (SNURs) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for certain chemicals previously addres...
South Korea announces draft Act on Compensation and Relief for Damages Caused by Household Chemical Products
Dec 09, 2024
On September 25, 2024, South Korea released a draft Act on Compensation and Relief for Damages of Household Chemical Products for public consultation. The proposed legislation aims to address health r...
ASEAN Cosmetic Directive Amendments: Grace Period Ended on 21 November 2024
Dec 09, 2024
On 21 November 2024, the two-year grace period for cosmetic products to comply with the updated ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD) ended. The updates were introduced during the 36th ASEAN Cosmetic Committ...
ASEAN Cosmetic Directive Amendments: Grace Period Ended on 21 November 2024
Dec 09, 2024
On 21 November 2024, the two-year grace period for cosmetic products to comply with the updated ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD) ended. The updates were introduced during the 36th ASEAN Cosmetic Committ...
ASEAN Cosmetic Directive Amendments: Grace Period Ended on 21 November 2024
Dec 09, 2024
On 21 November 2024, the two-year grace period for cosmetic products to comply with the updated ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD) ended. The updates were introduced during the 36th ASEAN Cosmetic Committ...
European Commission Notifies WTO of Proposed PFAS Restrictions in Firefighting Foams
Dec 09, 2024
On 26 November 2024, the European Commission notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of its proposal to restrict the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in fire-fighting foams. The d...
ECHA Investigates Alternative to Fish Toxicity Testing: Potential Use of Enhanced FET Method
Dec 09, 2024
On 13 November 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced that it has partnered with the Fraunhofer Institute to investigate a potential alternative to aquatic toxicity testing using fish. T...
India Enforces New Medical Textiles Quality Control Order 2024
Dec 06, 2024
On October 23, 2024, India’s Ministry of Textiles issued the Medical Textiles (Quality Control) Order, 2024, under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016, replacing the previous order from 2023. T...
Vietnam Amends Hazardous Chemical Safety Regulation: Amendment 1:2024 Highlights
Dec 06, 2024
On October 10, 2024, the Minister of Industry and Trade (MOIT) officially issued Amendment 1:2024 QCVN 05A:2020/BCT, which amends the National Technical Regulation on Safety in Production, Commerce, U...
ICCA Launches Plastics Additives Database to Enhance Transparency and Safety in the Plastic Industry
Dec 06, 2024
On 25 November 2024, the International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA) launched the first version of its Plastics Additives Database, aiming to enhance transparency and provide essential healt...
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