Oct 25, 2024 | Upcoming Deadlines for Biocide Dossier Submissions and Renewals Announced by HSE
On 22 October 2024, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) published an update on biocide regulation in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), including important deadlines for dossier submission...
Oct 24, 2024 | European Ombudsman Criticises Delays in Managing Hazardous Chemicals Under REACH Regulation
On 17 October 2024, the European Ombudsman published a recommendation calling on the European Commission to address delays in the authorisation of dangerous chemical substances under the REACH Regulat...
Deadline Approaching for Post-Introduction Declarations in Australia
Oct 24, 2024
The Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) is reminding businesses to submit their Post-Introduction Declarations (PIDs) for the 2023-2024 period by 30 November 2024. This applies...
Canada Introduces CEPA Watch List to Monitor Substances of Potential Concern
Oct 24, 2024
On October 4, 2024, Canada released a draft plan for the Watch List under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA). The Watch List will monitor substances that are potentially harmful to human...
Indonesia proposes amendments to the regulation regarding cosmetic labeling promotion and advertising.
Oct 23, 2024
On August 29, 2024, Indonesia’s National Agency of Drug and Food Control (BPOM) released a draft amendment to the Regulation Concerning Cosmetic Labeling, Promotion, and Advertising for public consu...
EU Launches Consultation on Revision of European List of Waste for Battery Waste
Oct 23, 2024
The European Commission has launched a public consultation to gather feedback on a new draft delegated decision to revise the European List of Waste. This update focuses on incorporating changes relat...
Japan: METI consults on revision of PAC list for ethyl hydrogen sulphate
Oct 23, 2024
On 18 October 2024, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) and Ministry of Environment (MOE) jointly released a notice seeking toxicity...
South Korea discloses K-REACH pre-registration results.
Oct 22, 2024
On October 15, 2024, the Chemical Information Management Support Group in South Korea disclosed the results of the pre-registration of existing chemical substances under K-REACH. This disclosure is in...
South Africa Strengthens Chemical Trade Regulations: New Framework Aligns with Rotterdam Convention and Prior Informed Consent Procedures
Oct 22, 2024
On 7 October 2024, the South African Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) introduced new regulations aimed at creating a national framework for compliance with the Rotterdam Conv...
New Metric CHREL Assesses Cumulative Health Risk from Chemical Exposure in Canadian Population
Oct 21, 2024
A recent study by Health Canada introduced a new metric called Cumulative Health Risk from Exposure Load (CHREL), which provides insight into the cumulative health risks posed by multiple chemical exp...
Canada Advances Environmental Protection with CEPA Modernization: Key Initiatives for a Healthier Future
Oct 21, 2024
The Government of Canada is moving forward with the modernization of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA), a critical step in protecting the environment and public health. This moder...
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