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ECHA calls for comments on proposal to classify chlorpyrifos as a persistent organic pollutant

Mar 21, 2024 | ECHA calls for comments on proposal to classify chlorpyrifos as a persistent organic pollutant

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is seeking feedback from stakeholders on the draft risk management evaluation for chlorpyrifos, a pesticide proposed for listing as persistent organic pollutant (P...

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Revisions to the Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizer Regulations proposed by Thailand

Mar 21, 2024 | Revisions to the Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizer Regulations proposed by Thailand

On 2 February 2024, the Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA) submitted two draft notifications to the World Trade Organization (WTO). The goal of both drafts is to protect human health and provide...

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Swedish Chemicals Agency updates PRIO tool with new criteria to identify hazardous substances
Swedish Chemicals Agency updates PRIO tool with new criteria to identify hazardous substances
Mar 20, 2024

On 26 February 2024, the Swedish Chemicals Agency (KEMI) announced the latest update of its PRIO tool. The update extends the tool's criteria to include the new hazard classes in the latest update of...

Hazardous Chemicals CLP
FDA Investigates Benzene Contamination in Drugs Urges Manufacturers to Take Action
FDA Investigates Benzene Contamination in Drugs Urges Manufacturers to Take Action
Mar 19, 2024

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has initiated an investigation into the cause of benzene contamination in certain drugs, raising concerns about potential health risks associated with the presen...

Risk management FDA Product liability & recalls Public Consultation
South Korea partially revises Notice of Designation of Toxic Substances.
South Korea partially revises Notice of Designation of Toxic Substances.
Mar 18, 2024

On January 10, 2024, the National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER) in South Korea published a partial amendment to the Notice of Designation of Toxic Substances. The amendment will come into...

South Korea Amendment Toxic substances
South Korea has drawn up an amendment to the Guidelines for Alternatives to Animal Testing.
South Korea has drawn up an amendment to the Guidelines for Alternatives to Animal Testing.
Mar 18, 2024

On March 14, 2024, the South Korean National Institute of Food and Drug Safety Evaluation published a draft of the ‘Guidelines for Alternatives to Animal Testing Methods’ to help improve the internati...

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European Parliament Backs Tougher Toy Safety Rules to Protect Children
European Parliament Backs Tougher Toy Safety Rules to Protect Children
Mar 18, 2024

In response to growing concerns about toy safety, the European Parliament has backed tougher rules to protect children from potential dangers posed by toys. The new rules, adopted with overwhelming su...

CMRs PFAS Regulation
25 new substances added to Great Britain Mandatory Classification and Labelling List
25 new substances added to Great Britain Mandatory Classification and Labelling List
Mar 18, 2024

On 12 March 2024, the UKs Health and Safety Executive (HSE) announced that 25 chemical substances have been added to the Great Britain Mandatory Classification and Labelling List (GB MCL). These addit...

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