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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Issues Updated Guidance on PFAS Destruction and Disposal

Apr 18, 2024 | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Issues Updated Guidance on PFAS Destruction and Disposal

On April 9, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued an updated "Interim Guidance on the Destruction and Disposal of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) and Materia...

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Japan to revise Enforcement Order for Act on Chemical Substances Regulation

Apr 18, 2024 | Japan to revise Enforcement Order for Act on Chemical Substances Regulation

On 12 April 2024, Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and Ministry of the Environment (MOE) formally notified the World Trade Organiza...

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UK Notifies WTO of Amendments to Cosmetic Regulation
UK Notifies WTO of Amendments to Cosmetic Regulation
Apr 16, 2024

On 10 April 2024, the UK Department for Business and Trade formally notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of its intention to amend the GB Cosmetics Regulation (Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009), wh...

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EPA Issues Test Order for PFAS as Part of National Testing Strategy
EPA Issues Test Order for PFAS as Part of National Testing Strategy
Apr 16, 2024

On March 25, 2024,  the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a fourth test order under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to require testing for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PF...

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AICIS Unveils Proposed Fees and Charges for 2024-25: Stakeholder Feedback Sought
AICIS Unveils Proposed Fees and Charges for 2024-25: Stakeholder Feedback Sought
Apr 15, 2024

In April 2024, the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) released a comprehensive proposal detailing adjustments to fees and charges for the 2024-25 fiscal year. As part of its r...

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Health Canada and Environment Climate Change Canada Announce New Regulatory Developments Under Updated CEPA
Health Canada and Environment Climate Change Canada Announce New Regulatory Developments Under Updated CEPA
Apr 12, 2024

Health Canada and Environment Climate Change Canada (ECCC) have unveiled a comprehensive action plan detailing the development of new regulations following the recent review of the Canadian Environmen...

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