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EPA Proposes New Rule Requiring Data Reporting on 16 Chemicals Under TSCA Risk Evaluation

Mar 29, 2024 | EPA Proposes New Rule Requiring Data Reporting on 16 Chemicals Under TSCA Risk Evaluation

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is introducing a rule under Section 8(d) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), mandating manufacturers (including importers) of 16 chemicals to sub...

Chemical industry Chemical inventory Human health exposure Plastics Priority substances US TSCA Environment
EU Enforcement Authorities to Check Poison Centre Notifications

Mar 28, 2024 | EU Enforcement Authorities to Check Poison Centre Notifications

On 25 March 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced that enforcement authorities will check poison centre notifications (PCNs) of hazardous chemical mixtures in order to improve emergency...

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Upcoming Changes to AICIS Categorisation Reporting and Recordkeeping from 24 April 2024
Upcoming Changes to AICIS Categorisation Reporting and Recordkeeping from 24 April 2024
Mar 28, 2024

The Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) will implement significant changes to the Industrial Chemicals (General) Rules 2019, from 24 April 2024. These modifications are the res...

AICIS Cosmetic Products
Canadian Consultation on Low Boiling Point Naphthas: Engaging Stakeholders in Regulatory Decision-Making
Canadian Consultation on Low Boiling Point Naphthas: Engaging Stakeholders in Regulatory Decision-Making
Mar 28, 2024

Health Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) are currently seeking feedback from industry stakeholders and interested parties on the regulation of low boiling point naphthas (LBPNs)....

Chemical industry Cosmetic Products
US Court Approves Chromium 6 California Proposition 65 Settlement for Leather Industry Compliance
US Court Approves Chromium 6 California Proposition 65 Settlement for Leather Industry Compliance
Mar 27, 2024

On February 21, 2024, the Alameda Superior Court approved a settlement between the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) and 28 leather footwear and glove companies. This settlement is a result of CEH...

Legal cases Hazardous chemicals Chemical control act
South Korea’s National Assembly Passes Five Environmental Bills: Strengthening Chemical Management and Greenhouse Gas Reduction
South Korea’s National Assembly Passes Five Environmental Bills: Strengthening Chemical Management and Greenhouse Gas Reduction
Mar 26, 2024

On January 9, 2024, the South Korean Ministry of Environment announced that five environmental bills had been passed by the National Assembly. These bills aim to improve the registration and managemen...

Chemical industry Environment South Korea

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