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Apr 29, 2024 | EU to Introduce Tougher Regulations on Plastic Food Contact Materials
The European Commission is in the process of amending the regulatory frameworks governing plastic materials and articles intended for food contact. A feedback period on a draft regulation ended recent...
Apr 29, 2024 | Canada Approves Eight Hydrocarbon-Based Substances after Environmental Assessment
On April 20, 2024, the Canadian government announced the approval of eight hydrocarbon-based chemicals following a thorough assessment under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA). Acc...
Malaysia Strengthens Workplace Safety Laws with OSHA 2022 Amendments
Apr 29, 2024
On April 2, 2024, the Malaysian Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) announced in the Federal Government Gazette that Malaysia's Occupational Safety and Health (Amendment) Act 2022 (OSH...
California’s Department of Public Health Updates Cosmetic Fragrance Allergen Reporting Guidelines
Apr 29, 2024
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has revised its fragrance allergen reporting guidance for cosmetic products. This revision comes after the inclusion of 155 new substances, including...
EU Commission Adopts Criteria for 'Essential Uses' of Harmful Chemicals
Apr 29, 2024
On 22 April 2024, the European Commission adopted criteria outlining what constitutes ‘essential uses’ of the most harmful chemicals (‘Guiding Criteria and Principles for the Essential Use Concept in...
Japan allocates funds for three research projects focusing on the health effects of PFASs
Apr 29, 2024
Japan’s Ministry of the Environment (MOE) has allocated funding for three pioneering projects dedicated to understanding the health effects associated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)....
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