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Mar 25, 2022 | Canada removes 602 substances from its food and drug list
The Health Canada’s revised in-commerce list (R-ICL) of chemicals used in food, drugs, and cosmetics no longer includes 602 substances that are not commercially active. These substances are therefor...
Mar 24, 2022 | Canada recommends no regulatory action for 34 chemicals
The Canadian government has posted draft screening assessments for a batch of 34 chemical compounds, inclusive of lithium- and barium-containing substances. The government recommends that they pose...
India consults for Sodium Hypochlorite
Mar 24, 2022
India started consultation on a draft international standard (IS) for sodium hypochlorite, also known as bleach. The item is described as an inorganic chemical widely used as bleach liquor. It is g...
USA extends compliance date for a chemical compound
Mar 16, 2022
On March 9, 2022, US EPA published the final rule for regulating Phenol, Isopropylated Phosphate (3:1). The regulation for this substance is promulgated under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).T...
Circular Economy takes hold in Latin America
Mar 16, 2022
On February 24, 2022, the Latin America and the Caribbean Circular Economy Coalition launched a document envisioning a stronger Circular Economy vision for the region. It intends to inspire governm...
Chile Sets Goals for Electrical Electronic Equipment
Mar 16, 2022
Chile’s Environmental Ministry (MMA) promulgated on February 28, 2022, a Decree establishing collection and recycling goals for batteries and Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE). Furthermore,...
Brazilian Health Agency Revises Food Contact Material
Mar 16, 2022
The new Resolution 589/2021 entered into force in Brazil in January, 2022,. The National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) Resolution revises three pieces of national legislation on food contact...
Mexico Publishes New Specifications for Dangerous Goods Transportation
Mar 16, 2022
On February 28, 2022, the Secretariat of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation (SCT) issued an Official Mexican Norm (NOM in Spanish). This regulation assigns specifications for transpor...
India extends the implementation date for six chemicals
Mar 14, 2022
The Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals on March 11, 2022, published its decision to extend the Quality Control Order implementation date for six chemical products. The new implementation da...
India extends the implementation date for five chemicals
Mar 14, 2022
On March 10, 2022, the Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals publishes its decision to extend the Quality Control Order implementation date for five chemical products. The new date is September...
US EPA extends compliance date for PIP Prohibition
Mar 14, 2022
On 9 March 2022, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces the decision to extend the compliance date for prohibiting the processing and distribution of Phenol, Isopropylated Phosphate (3:...
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