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California Adds Coal-Tar Pitch Fluoro-Edenite Fibrous Amphibole and Silicon Carbide Whiskers to Cancer-Causing Chemicals List

Nov 22, 2023 | California Adds Coal-Tar Pitch Fluoro-Edenite Fibrous Amphibole and Silicon Carbide Whiskers to Cancer-Causing Chemicals List

Effective November 17, 2023, the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has included coal-tar pitch, fluoro-edenite fibrous amphibole, and silicon carbide whiskers in the...

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Canada Announces New Measures to Combat Toxic Substances in Sealant Products

Nov 21, 2023 | Canada Announces New Measures to Combat Toxic Substances in Sealant Products

On 18 November, in a significant move to protect both the environment and public health, the Government of Canada unveiled the Certain Products Containing Toxic Substances Regulations. This groundbrea...

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New Zealand proposes to reduce lead levels in paint
New Zealand proposes to reduce lead levels in paint
Nov 21, 2023

On October 27, 2023, the New Zealand Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) released a set of proposals with the aim to protect people’s health and safety by reducing the maximum allowable levels of...

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ECHA outlines research priorities for the regulation of hazardous chemicals
ECHA outlines research priorities for the regulation of hazardous chemicals
Nov 21, 2023

On 15 November 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published a news report that identifies areas where research is needed to protect human health and the environment. The report entitled "Key a...

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ECHA recommends more transparency in trade of hazardous chemicals
ECHA recommends more transparency in trade of hazardous chemicals
Nov 20, 2023

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published its third report on the operation of the Prior Informed Consent (PIC) Regulation in October 2023. In the report, ECHA recommends more transparency in the...

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EU SCCS seeks feedback on hair dye chemicals hydroxypropyl p-phenylenediamine and its dihydrochloride salt
EU SCCS seeks feedback on hair dye chemicals hydroxypropyl p-phenylenediamine and its dihydrochloride salt
Nov 17, 2023

On November 7, 2023, the European Union's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) released a preliminary opinion on the use of hydroxypropyl p-phenylenediamine and its dihydrochloride salt in o...

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HSE calls for Information on Pigment Red and Solvent Violet
HSE calls for Information on Pigment Red and Solvent Violet
Nov 16, 2023

The UK’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched two public consultations on two substances, Pigment Red 83 and Solvent Violet 13, used in tattoo and permanent make-up (PMU) inks. The two subst...

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MMA Brazil Invites Non-Governmental Entities to Shape the National Commission for Chemical Safety Conasq
MMA Brazil Invites Non-Governmental Entities to Shape the National Commission for Chemical Safety Conasq
Nov 15, 2023

The MMA (Ministry of Environment of Brazil) is calling for non-governmental entities to join their National Commission for Chemical Safety (Conasq). Published on Monday (Nov 13th), this notice invite...

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