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New East African Standard for Hair Oils Launched

Jul 24, 2024 | New East African Standard for Hair Oils Launched

On 3 July 2024, five East African countries (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) that the Draft East African Standard for Hair Oils - Specification...

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Ukraine adopts Technical Regulation on Chemical Safety in line with EU-REACH

Jul 24, 2024 | Ukraine adopts Technical Regulation on Chemical Safety in line with EU-REACH

On July 23, 2024, the Ukrainian government approved the Technical Regulation on the Safety of Chemical Products (UA-REACH), which is in line with EU-REACH standards. The regulation aims to protect hum...

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New East African Standard Sets Guidelines for Henna Powder Quality
New East African Standard Sets Guidelines for Henna Powder Quality
Jul 23, 2024

On 3 July 2024, five East African countries (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) that the Draft East African Standard for Henna Powder (DEAS 337:20...

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India Amends Quality Control Order on Polyester Continuous Filament Fully Drawn Yarn
India Amends Quality Control Order on Polyester Continuous Filament Fully Drawn Yarn
Jul 23, 2024

On 18 July 2024, the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) of India published the Polyester Continuous Filament Fully Drawn Yarn (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2024 in the Gazette of I...

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US EPA Revises Risk Threshold for Perfluorodecanoic Acid in Finalized IRIS Toxicological Review
US EPA Revises Risk Threshold for Perfluorodecanoic Acid in Finalized IRIS Toxicological Review
Jul 23, 2024

On July 16, 2024, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) Toxicological Review for perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDA) and related salts. The Age...

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ECHA Releases Chesar 3.9 Update to Improve Chemical Safety Assessments
ECHA Releases Chesar 3.9 Update to Improve Chemical Safety Assessments
Jul 23, 2024

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has released Chesar 3.9, the latest version of its chemical safety assessment and reporting tool. This update brings several enhancements to streamline chemical sa...

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