News

Three requests from the European Commission for suggestions on legislative proposals!

Sep 12, 2023 | Three requests from the European Commission for suggestions on legislative proposals!

The European Commission issued three solicitations for feedback on August 23, 2023: on the WEEE Directive, on the new end-of-life vehicle regulations, and on eco-design standards and labelling of elec...

Circular Economy Electrical & electronics Green & sustainable chemistry
Indonesia revises its guidelines for cosmetic product information document

Sep 12, 2023 | Indonesia revises its guidelines for cosmetic product information document

On 2 August 2023, the Indonesian Agency for Drug and Food Control (BPOM) published the revised guidelines on the information required for the cosmetics Product Information Document (DIP). The guidelin...

Cosmetic Products Product registration/ notification
Brazil's ANVISA has recently introduced revisions to the registration criteria for bleach sanitizing products
Brazil's ANVISA has recently introduced revisions to the registration criteria for bleach sanitizing products
Sep 11, 2023

Published on September 1st, Resolution RDC No 813/2023 supersedes the previous May 2022 resolution, RDC No 698/2022. While a significant portion of the 2022 requirements remains intact, this new regul...

Hazardous chemicals Latin America
Brazil Revives the National Commission on Chemical Safety: A Significant Boost for Chemical Regulation
Brazil Revives the National Commission on Chemical Safety: A Significant Boost for Chemical Regulation
Sep 08, 2023

Brazil is set to make significant strides in its chemical regulatory landscape with the reinstatement of the National Commission on Chemical Safety (CONASQ). This move, initiated by President Lula's a...

Chemical inventory Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability Chemical Framework South America Latin America
EU notifies WTO of proposal to approve ADBAC/BKC C12-C16 for use in biocidal products
EU notifies WTO of proposal to approve ADBAC/BKC C12-C16 for use in biocidal products
Sep 07, 2023

On 6 September 2023, the European Union notified to the World Trade Organization (WTO) a draft Commission Implementing Regulation approving Alkyl (C12-16) dimethylbenzyl ammonium chloride (ADBAC/BKC (...

Active ingredient Biocides EU
Singapore Implements Regulatory Measures for 4 Hazardous Substances
Singapore Implements Regulatory Measures for 4 Hazardous Substances
Sep 07, 2023

On 24 July 2023, Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) announced that the listings for four substances (dechlorane plus, methoxychlor, UV-328, and terbufos) will be changed due to the decision...

POPs Rotterdam Convention Pesticides
Great Britain: New guidance on the requirements for residue data from 1 January 2024
Great Britain: New guidance on the requirements for residue data from 1 January 2024
Sep 07, 2023

On 5 September 2023, the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) announced the publication of new guidance on how to meet aspects of the residue data requirements. The new guidance will apply from 1 Janu...

HSE Plant Protection Products (PPP)
Comprehensive Guidelines for Lead Paints and Coatings Authorization and Labeling in Peru
Comprehensive Guidelines for Lead Paints and Coatings Authorization and Labeling in Peru
Sep 06, 2023

Peru's General Directorate of Environmental Health and Food Safety (DIGESA) has introduced a new set of regulations designed to establish authorization and labeling standards for paints and coatings c...

Labelling Lead Latin America

Submit your email ID to receive notifications about upcoming courses and events