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EPA Enforces Ban on Several Industrial and Commercial Methylene Chloride Uses

May 06, 2024 | EPA Enforces Ban on Several Industrial and Commercial Methylene Chloride Uses

On April 30, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) implemented a ban on most uses of methylene chloride, a hazardous substance linked to several cancers, neurotoxicity, liver damage, an...

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Canada amends cosmetic regulations for cosmetic fragrance allergens

May 03, 2024 | Canada amends cosmetic regulations for cosmetic fragrance allergens

On 24 April 2024, Health Canada published an amendment to the labeling and notification requirements for cosmetic ingredients. The amendment was published in the Canada Gazette, part II, Volume 158, N...

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India Notifies WTO of Quality Control Order for Steel and Steel Products
India Notifies WTO of Quality Control Order for Steel and Steel Products
May 03, 2024

On 19 April 2024, the Ministry of Steel, Government of India, after consultation with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of the Quality Control Order (QC...

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Brazil: Understanding the New Regulations for Metallic Materials in Contact with Food
Brazil: Understanding the New Regulations for Metallic Materials in Contact with Food
May 02, 2024

In the field of food safety, regulations play a key role in protecting public health and ensuring the integrity of consumables. Recently, Brazil introduced a new regulation, RDC No. 854/2024, which fo...

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Korean National Institute of Chemical Safety to take over K-REACH.
Korean National Institute of Chemical Safety to take over K-REACH.
May 01, 2024

South Korea’s Ministry of Environment (MoE) has announced a reorganization that will take effect from April 30, 2024, transferring certain functions from the National Institute of Environmental Resear...

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NMPA publishes Cosmetic Safety Evaluation Measures
NMPA publishes Cosmetic Safety Evaluation Measures
Apr 29, 2024

On 22 April 2024, the National Medical and Pharmaceutical Administration of China (NMPA) announced an updated Technical Guidelines for Cosmetic Safety Assessment, which will be implemented from 1 May...

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