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CEPA 1999: Amendments to Storage Tank Systems Regulations

Jul 16, 2024 | CEPA 1999: Amendments to Storage Tank Systems Regulations

The Canadian Department of the Environment oversees several regulations under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA), including the Storage Tank Systems for Petroleum Products and Alli...

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China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment Updates Chemical Substance Regulations

Jul 16, 2024 | China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment Updates Chemical Substance Regulations

In May 2024, in accordance with the "Measures for the Environmental Management Registration of New Chemical Substances" (MEE Order No. 12) and the requirements outlined in the "Announcement on the Rel...

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Singapore’s HSA Revises Fees for Cosmetic Notifications and GMP Certifications under the Health Products Fees Amendment Regulations 2024
Singapore’s HSA Revises Fees for Cosmetic Notifications and GMP Certifications under the Health Products Fees Amendment Regulations 2024
Jul 15, 2024

Effective 1 July 2024, Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has announced a revision to its fee structure for cosmetic product notifications and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certifications...

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Amendment to New Zealand EPA Notice: Important Update for Importers and Manufacturers of Hazardous Substances
Amendment to New Zealand EPA Notice: Important Update for Importers and Manufacturers of Hazardous Substances
Jul 15, 2024

On June 12, 2024, the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) published the Hazardous Substances (Importers and Manufacturers) Amendment Notice 2024 under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (...

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Import of mercury-containing medical devices banned in Malaysia from 1 June 2024
Import of mercury-containing medical devices banned in Malaysia from 1 June 2024
Jul 09, 2024

Effective 1 June 2024, Malaysia has implemented a ban on the import of two medical devices containing mercury: thermometers and sphygmomanometers which are commonly used to measure blood pressure. Thi...

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Proposal to Update Permissible Limit Values for Chemical Agents in the Work Environment in Peru
Proposal to Update Permissible Limit Values for Chemical Agents in the Work Environment in Peru
Jul 08, 2024

In an effort to protect the health of workers and update regulations in line with scientific and technological advances, the Peruvian Ministry of Health (MINSA) has announced a proposed revision of An...

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