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Apr 23, 2025 | Gulf Countries Update Pesticide Residue Limits in Agricultural and Food Products
On 16 April 2025, seven Gulf countries (United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen) submitted a joint addendum to the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding their dr...
Apr 22, 2025 | Switzerland Notifies WTO of Amendments to Chemical Safety Regulations
On 14 April 2025, Switzerland notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of two proposed amendments to its chemical safety regulations. These amendments aim to enhance public health protection by res...
Japan Adds 17 Chemicals to List of Strong Mutagens
Apr 22, 2025
On 10 April 2025, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare (MHLW) updated its list of chemicals identified as strong mutagens on the Workplace Safety Site. With this update, MHLW added 17 new...
India Launches Global Tariff and Trade Helpdesk to Support Exporters and Importers
Apr 16, 2025
On 11 April 2025, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, launched the 'Global Tariff and Trade Helpdesk'. This initiative aims to assist I...
South Korea Proposes Revision of the Standards for Hazardous Chemical Transport Facilities
Apr 15, 2025
On March 28, 2025, the National Institute of Chemical Safety in South Korea announced a partial revision of the Standards for Installation and Management of Hazardous Chemical Transport Facilities. Th...
K-REACH Update: South Korea Publishes Revised Chemical Hazard Evaluations
Apr 09, 2025
On April 8, 2025, South Korea issued a notice of administrative announcement on a partial revision on the result of chemical hazard evaluation. This revision is based on the completion of toxicity eva...
India Publishes Battery Waste Management Amendment Rules 2025 – Key Updates and Compliance Requirements
Apr 15, 2025
The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has introduced amendments to the Battery Waste Management Rules, 2025, refining compliance requirements under the Extended Producer Res...
Thailand Opens Public Consultation on Cosmetics Law Review
Apr 14, 2025
The Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched a nationwide public consultation to assess and improve the current regulatory framework governing cosmetics. The review centers on the Cosmetic...
Ukraine Introduces Official CLP Notification Form for Hazardous Chemicals Under the UA-CLP Regulation
Apr 10, 2025
On 9 April 2025, the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine announced the development of an official CLP notification form to standardize the submission process for haza...
Thailand Cosmetic Regulations Updated: Ingredient Ban New Toothpaste Labels and Microneedle Rules
Apr 10, 2025
In a significant move to enhance cosmetic safety and align with regional standards, Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health (MOPH), through its Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has announced a serie...
Peru Leads Regional Strategies for Chemical Substance Regulation in Latin America and the Caribbean
Apr 10, 2025
From March 18 to 20 2025, Peru actively participated in the Regional Preparatory Meeting for the 25th Conference of the Parties (PreCOP 2025) on the Basel, Stockholm, and Rotterdam Conventions, held i...
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