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Mar 29, 2022 | European Commission holds workshop on safety and sustainability criteria for chemicals
On March 22, 2022, the European Commission held its second stakeholders’ workshop on “Safe and Sustainable by design (SSbD) criteria for chemicals and materials”. The development of criteria to ...
Mar 25, 2022 | India proposes new policy for medical devices
The Indian Government proposes a new Draft National Policy for Medical Devices, 2022, to reduce India's reliance on high-end medical device imports. The government intends to adopt public-private p...
South Korea simplifies K-REACH data submission for new substance
Mar 25, 2022
The Ministry of Environment (MoE) in South Korea pre-announced the legislation to update K-REACH. This is aimed at simplifying K-REACH data submission for new substances under 1 TPA (Tonnes per Annu...
Canada removes 602 substances from its food and drug list
Mar 25, 2022
The Health Canada’s revised in-commerce list (R-ICL) of chemicals used in food, drugs, and cosmetics no longer includes 602 substances that are not commercially active. These substances are theref...
Canada recommends no regulatory action for 34 chemicals
Mar 24, 2022
The Canadian government has posted draft screening assessments for a batch of 34 chemical compounds, inclusive of lithium- and barium-containing substances. The government recommends that ...
India consults for Sodium Hypochlorite
Mar 24, 2022
India started consultation on a draft international standard (IS) for sodium hypochlorite, also known as bleach. The item is described as an inorganic chemical widely used as bleach liquor. It is g...
USA extends compliance date for a chemical compound
Mar 16, 2022
On March 9, 2022, US EPA published the final rule for regulating Phenol, Isopropylated Phosphate (3:1). The regulation for this substance is promulgated under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).T...
Circular Economy takes hold in Latin America
Mar 16, 2022
On February 24, 2022, the Latin America and the Caribbean Circular Economy Coalition launched a document envisioning a stronger Circular Economy vision for the region. It intends to inspire governm...
Chile Sets Goals for Electrical Electronic Equipment
Mar 16, 2022
Chile’s Environmental Ministry (MMA) promulgated on February 28, 2022, a Decree establishing collection and recycling goals for batteries and Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE). Furthermore...
Brazilian Health Agency Revises Food Contact Material
Mar 16, 2022
The new Resolution 589/2021 entered into force in Brazil in January, 2022,. The National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) Resolution revises three pieces of national legislation on food contact ...
Mexico Publishes New Specifications for Dangerous Goods Transportation
Mar 16, 2022
On February 28, 2022, the Secretariat of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation (SCT) issued an Official Mexican Norm (NOM in Spanish). This regulation assigns specifications for transpor...
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