
Nov 06, 2024 | EPA Releases 2023 Toxics Release Inventory Data Tracking Nationwide Chemical Waste and Pollution
On October 31, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released updated Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) data detailing toxic chemical waste management, including releases and pollution pre...

Nov 01, 2024 | Chile Implements New Regulation to Strengthen Bees Protection from Agricultural Pesticides
On October 18, 2024, Chile's Ministry of Agriculture issued Exempt Resolution No. 7,068 to reinforce ecotoxicological standards for agricultural pesticides with the aim to protect bees from harmf...

ECHA Pilot Report Reveals Presence of Hazardous Chemicals in Cosmetics
Nov 04, 2024
At the end of October 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published a report on hazardous chemicals found in cosmetic products, identifying non-compliance with the REACH and Persistent Organic ...

South Korea announces key update on data omissions in chemical registrations.
Oct 31, 2024
On August 30, 2024, the Korea Environment Corporation (K-eco) announced an important update regarding the registration of chemical substances. When registering a chemical substance in accordance wit...

South Korea announces new guidelines for waste recycling chemicals.
Oct 30, 2024
On October 10, 2024, the Korea Environment Corporation (K-eco) announced an important update regarding the registration status of existing chemical substances used in waste recycling. According to Art...

Türkiye Moves Ahead with KKDIK Implementation: Draft Circular to Address Key Industry Concerns
Oct 30, 2024
The Turkish Ministry of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change, and the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchange (TOBB) have met with the key companies from the industry to discuss the future o...

Peru’s Ministry of Health Opens Public Consultation on New Medical Device Regulations
Oct 28, 2024
The Peruvian Ministry of Health, MINSA, has issued Resolution No. 734-2024-MINSA, announcing the publication of draft regulations aimed at enhancing the registration, control, and health monitoring of...

Peru Updates its Occupational Chemical Exposure Limits to Protect Worker Health
Oct 28, 2024
On October 25, 2024, the Ministry of Health (MINSA) of Peru issued Ministerial Resolution No. 733-2024/MINSA, introducing crucial updates to Annexes I, II, and III of the "Regulation on Permissible Ex...

India extends enforcement date of Quality Control Orders for six fatty acids.
Oct 29, 2024
India’s Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) has extended the enforcement date of the Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for six fatty acids. The notifications were published in the Gazette ...

Thailand Launches Review of Hazardous Substance Act
Oct 28, 2024
Thailand is undertaking a detailed review of its Hazardous Substance Act, which governs the management of chemicals and hazardous substances in the country. The Department of Industrial Works (DIW) an...

AICIS Introduces Major Updates in Version 3 of Industrial Chemicals Categorisation Guidelines
Oct 25, 2024
On 24 September 2024, the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) introduced Version 3 of the Industrial Chemicals Categorisation Guidelines. This major update introduces specific ...
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