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Indonesia's New Regulatory Framework for Carbon Capture and Storage Activities

Jun 13, 2024 | Indonesia's New Regulatory Framework for Carbon Capture and Storage Activities

Presidential Regulation No. 14 of 2024 on the Implementation of Carbon Capture and Storage Activities was enacted by the Government of the Republic of Indonesia on January 30, 2024. This regulation ou...

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ECHA Updates Research Needs for Regulation of Hazardous Chemicals

Jun 12, 2024 | ECHA Updates Research Needs for Regulation of Hazardous Chemicals

On 12 June 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published an updated report identifying key areas where further scientific research is needed to improve the regulation of hazardous chemicals in...

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India extends enforcement date of Quality Control Orders for four polymer products.
India extends enforcement date of Quality Control Orders for four polymer products.
Jun 12, 2024

India’s Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) has extended the enforcement date of the Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for four polymer products. The notifications were published in the Gaze...

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US EPA Proposes New Rule to Reduce Health Risks from Exposure to N-Methylpyrrolidone
US EPA Proposes New Rule to Reduce Health Risks from Exposure to N-Methylpyrrolidone
Jun 12, 2024

On June 5, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposed rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to protect workers and consumers from exposure to the solvent n-methyl...

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Gulf Cooperation Council Publishes Second Draft Standard to Align with GHS 7
Gulf Cooperation Council Publishes Second Draft Standard to Align with GHS 7
Jun 12, 2024

On 21 May 2024, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a second draft standard, i.e. GSO/TC01 /DS2/ GSO2654:2023, aligned with the seventh revised edition of...

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EU Implements Critical Raw Materials Act to Ensure Sustainable Supply
EU Implements Critical Raw Materials Act to Ensure Sustainable Supply
Jun 12, 2024

On May 23, 2024, the European Union’s Regulation (EU) 2024/12521, known as the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA), officially took effect. This landmark regulation establishes a framework to ensure a s...

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