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EU Sets New Targets to Boost Net-Zero Technology Production

May 28, 2024 | EU Sets New Targets to Boost Net-Zero Technology Production

On 17 May 2024, the European Parliament adopted ambitious plans to boost the production of net-zero technologies. A Delegated Directive 2024/1405 was issued, adding the raw materials for the productio...

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India releases new implementation schedule for eight products standards.

May 27, 2024 | India releases new implementation schedule for eight products standards.

India has published a revised schedule for the implementation of new standards for a few substances. The schedules were published in the Gazette of India by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) on 30...

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California’s Draft 2024-2026 Priority Product Work Plan Targets Paints and Microplastics in Safer Consumer Products Program
California’s Draft 2024-2026 Priority Product Work Plan Targets Paints and Microplastics in Safer Consumer Products Program
May 27, 2024

On May 16, 2024, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) released the draft 2024-2026 Priority Product Work Plan detailing the items to be investigated under the Safer Consumer Pr...

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EPA Updates TSCA Inventory Ahead of 2024 Chemical Data Reporting Cycle
EPA Updates TSCA Inventory Ahead of 2024 Chemical Data Reporting Cycle
May 27, 2024

On May 23, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the latest update to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory. This biannual update, which makes non-confidential TSCA...

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Government of India publishes revised Public Procurement Make in India Order 2017
Government of India publishes revised Public Procurement Make in India Order 2017
May 27, 2024

On May 20, 2024, Government of India has published a notification revising the Public Procurement (Preference to Make in India) Order 2017. This revision is aimed at encouraging the “Make in India” in...

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New Zealand Seeks Feedback on 2024 Workplace Exposure Standards and Biological Exposure Indices
New Zealand Seeks Feedback on 2024 Workplace Exposure Standards and Biological Exposure Indices
May 26, 2024

WorkSafe New Zealand has announced the final deadline for submissions on proposed changes to the Workplace Exposure Standards (WES) and Biological Exposure Indices (BEI) for 2024. Stakeholders have un...

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