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ECHA Releases New Version of IUCLID 6

Feb 05, 2024 | ECHA Releases New Version of IUCLID 6

On 5 February 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) released a new updated version of the International Uniform Chemical Information Database (IUCLID) (v7.12.4). The new version includes various...

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Outcome of the 15th East Asia POPs Monitoring Workshop

Feb 01, 2024 | Outcome of the 15th East Asia POPs Monitoring Workshop

In a major step forward for environmental protection and international collaboration, the Philippines and Thailand are preparing to initiate monitoring efforts for Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)...

POPs Stockholm Convention
Update of the classification for ammonium hydrogendifluoride by the Transport of Dangerous Goods at its sixty-third session
Update of the classification for ammonium hydrogendifluoride by the Transport of Dangerous Goods at its sixty-third session
Feb 01, 2024

The Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods and the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals adapted the new classification for ammonium hydrogendifluor...

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Korean Ministry Introduces New Cosmetics Regulation to Improve Consumer Safety.
Korean Ministry Introduces New Cosmetics Regulation to Improve Consumer Safety.
Jan 31, 2024

On January 31, 2024, the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety announced new regulations for cosmetics.   The new regulations include:  Strengthening labelling requirements for some smal...

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Malaysia's revised cosmetic guidelines to come into effect in 2024
Malaysia's revised cosmetic guidelines to come into effect in 2024
Jan 31, 2024

On 16 January 2024, the National Pharmacy Regulatory Division in Malaysia released the cosmetic notification on ‘Guidelines for Control of Cosmetic Products in Malaysia’ (Circular No. 1/2024). The ame...

Cosmetic Products Product restrictions / prohibitions
China solicited public comments on adding four new food contact materials
China solicited public comments on adding four new food contact materials
Jan 31, 2024

On 3 January 2024, the National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment of China (CFSA) published a notification to consult public opinions on four food contact materials (FCMs), following approval by...

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Australia Proposes Changes to Industrial Chemicals Categorization Guidelines
Australia Proposes Changes to Industrial Chemicals Categorization Guidelines
Jan 30, 2024

In a significant development for the industrial chemicals sector, the Australian Department of Health and Aging has launched a consultation process in September 2023 to consider significant amendments...

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EPA Announces Inclusion of Seven PFAS in Toxics Release Inventory
EPA Announces Inclusion of Seven PFAS in Toxics Release Inventory
Jan 30, 2024

On January 9, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that seven per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been automatically added to the list of chemicals covered by the...

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