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South Korea designates consumer chemical products as subject to safety verification.

Apr 03, 2024 | South Korea designates consumer chemical products as subject to safety verification.

On March 26, 2024, the South Korean Ministry of Environment (MoE) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of its decision to designate certain consumer chemical products subject to safety verifica...

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Israel’s Ministry of Health notifies draft cosmetic regulations to WTO

Apr 02, 2024 | Israel’s Ministry of Health notifies draft cosmetic regulations to WTO

On 25 March 2024, Israel's Ministry of Health notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a new draft amendment to the Pharmacists Ordinance. The proposed amendment seeks to decrease trade barri...

Cosmetic Products Cosmetic Act
Mexico: Amendments to the Regulations of the CICOPLAFEST Agreement
Mexico: Amendments to the Regulations of the CICOPLAFEST Agreement
Apr 01, 2024

On March 14, 2024, the "Agreement amending the previous one that establishes the goods whose import and export are subject to regulation by the agencies that make up the Intersecretarial Commission fo...

Latin America Pesticides
EPA Proposes New Rule Requiring Data Reporting on 16 Chemicals Under TSCA Risk Evaluation
EPA Proposes New Rule Requiring Data Reporting on 16 Chemicals Under TSCA Risk Evaluation
Mar 29, 2024

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is introducing a rule under Section 8(d) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), mandating manufacturers (including importers) of 16 chemicals to sub...

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EU Enforcement Authorities to Check Poison Centre Notifications
EU Enforcement Authorities to Check Poison Centre Notifications
Mar 28, 2024

On 25 March 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced that enforcement authorities will check poison centre notifications (PCNs) of hazardous chemical mixtures in order to improve emergency...

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Upcoming Changes to AICIS Categorisation Reporting and Recordkeeping from 24 April 2024
Upcoming Changes to AICIS Categorisation Reporting and Recordkeeping from 24 April 2024
Mar 28, 2024

The Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) will implement significant changes to the Industrial Chemicals (General) Rules 2019, from 24 April 2024. These modifications are the res...

AICIS Cosmetic Products
Canadian Consultation on Low Boiling Point Naphthas: Engaging Stakeholders in Regulatory Decision-Making
Canadian Consultation on Low Boiling Point Naphthas: Engaging Stakeholders in Regulatory Decision-Making
Mar 28, 2024

Health Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) are currently seeking feedback from industry stakeholders and interested parties on the regulation of low boiling point naphthas (LBPNs)....

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US Court Approves Chromium 6 California Proposition 65 Settlement for Leather Industry Compliance
US Court Approves Chromium 6 California Proposition 65 Settlement for Leather Industry Compliance
Mar 27, 2024

On February 21, 2024, the Alameda Superior Court approved a settlement between the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) and 28 leather footwear and glove companies. This settlement is a result of CEH...

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