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Jan 19, 2024 | Malaysia opens public consultation on proposed revision of standards for the storage of hazardous substances
On 21 December 2023, the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) in Malaysia is opened a consultation on a proposed revision to its standards for the safe storage of packaged hazardous che...
Jan 19, 2024 | Japan releases English version of Food Contact Material Positive List
Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) has taken a significant step towards improving transparency and accessibility by releasing an English version of its positive list of substances a...
Important Updates to the Great Britain Mandatory Classification and Labelling List
Jan 18, 2024
On 11 January 2024, the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) announced that it is proposing to update the status of the list entries for 90 substances on the Great Britain Mandatory Classification and...
East African countries notify draft fertilizer standards to WTO
Jan 18, 2024
On 11 December 2023, five East African countries (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of Draft East African Standards for 10 fertilisers. The noti...
Quality Control Order for polyethylene used in extrusion and moulding established in India
Jan 18, 2024
On 4 January 2024, the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) of India, in accordance with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has issued a Quality Control Order (QCO) for polyethylene use...
SCCS publishes its final opinion on Silver Zinc Zeolite in cosmetic products
Jan 17, 2024
On 21 December 2023, the EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published its final opinion on the use of Silver Zinc Zeolite (SZZ) in body sprays and deodorants. SZZ is used because of the...
FDA Updates Instructions for Reporting Severe Adverse Events for Cosmetic Products under MoCRA
Jan 15, 2024
On December 14, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated the instructions for reporting severe adverse events for cosmetic products as mandated by the Modernization of Cosmetics R...
Indonesia's FDA Updates Cosmetic Regulations: New Restrictions and Approvals Effective December 2023
Jan 15, 2024
The Indonesian Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated its list of substances that can be used in cosmetics without permission or with restrictions. The FDA issued draft amendments to the Te...
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