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Dec 05, 2024 | ASEAN Cosmetic Directive Amendments: Grace Period Ended on 21 November 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 Products Regulatory Updates Vietnam ASEAN Cosmetic Directive ACD
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Dec 05, 2024 | ASEAN Cosmetic Directive Amendments: Grace Period Ended on 21 November 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 Products Regulatory Updates Malaysia ASEAN Cosmetic Directive ACD
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ASEAN Cosmetic Directive Amendments: Grace Period Ended on 21 November 2024
Dec 05, 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 Products Regulatory Updates ASEAN Cosmetic Directive ACD Thailand
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South Korea develops Ultrasonic Detector for gas leak detection.
Dec 05, 2024

The National Institute of Chemical Safety in South Korea has announced the development of an advanced ultrasonic detector that can detect high-pressure gas leaks within 0.5 seconds. This innovative t...

Major accident hazard & risk South Korea
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Denmark Proposes to Ban PFAS in Clothing Footwear and Waterproofing Agents by 2026
Dec 04, 2024

On 27 November 2024, Denmark notified the European Commission of a draft Order to ban per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer products. The proposed measure targets clothing, footwear, ...

PFAS Restricted use Denmark Ban PFAS Restriction Proposal
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EU Moves Ahead with Approval of DBNPA BIT and Formic Acid for Biocidal Products to Improve Safety and Standards
Dec 04, 2024

The European Commission has announced plans to approve three active substances - 2,2-Dibromo-2-cyanoacetamide (DBNPA), 1,2-Benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one (BIT) and formic acid - for specific uses in biocida...

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China Adds 36 New Substances to National Chemical Inventory for Better Environmental Management
Dec 03, 2024

China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) has recently updated the Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances in China (IECSC) by adding 36 new chemical substances. The announcement, made on ...

Chemical inventory IECSC Chemical inventory China Update the Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances in China IECSC
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EU Proposes Restrictions on CMR Substances under REACH
Dec 02, 2024

The European Union has notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft Commission Regulation proposing amendments to the REACH Regulation (Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006). The amendment aims to i...

CLP CMRs EU EU REACH WTO Classification Labelling and Packaging Annex XVII
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EU Draft Decision Seeks to Ban Ethylene Oxide in Biocidal Products
Dec 02, 2024

On 20 November 2024, the European Union (EU) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft Commission Implementing Decision proposing the non-approval of ethylene oxide as an active substance...

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South Korea Seeks Feedback on Toxic Substances Regulation Amendments.
Dec 02, 2024

On November 12, 2024, the Ministry of Environment announced an amendment to the "Regulations on the Specified Quantities of Toxic Substances, Restricted Substances, Prohibited Substances, and Permitte...

Alternatives to testing Amendment South Korea Toxic substances
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Peru's Recyclable Plastic Tableware Regulation: A Step Toward Sustainability
Dec 02, 2024

Peru's Draft Technical Regulation on Recyclable Plastic Tableware and Utensils outlines new standards aimed at fostering a circular economy while addressing environmental concerns associated with...

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