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The release of the "Zero Draft" brings the Global Plastics Treaty closer

Sep 27, 2023 | The release of the "Zero Draft" brings the Global Plastics Treaty closer

On the 4th of September 2023, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) released what is known as the “Zero Draft” of the forthcoming Global Plastics Treaty.  The draft was prepared by the Peruv...

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European Commission Adopts Restrictions for Intentionally Added Microplastics

Sep 27, 2023 | European Commission Adopts Restrictions for Intentionally Added Microplastics

On 25 September 2023, the European Commission adopted new rules under EU-REACH to restrict microplastics intentionally added to products. The amendment, Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/2055, to Annex...

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South Korea revises the Regulations on the Stipulated Quantity of Toxic Substances Restricted Substances Prohibited Substances and Permitted Substances.
South Korea revises the Regulations on the Stipulated Quantity of Toxic Substances Restricted Substances Prohibited Substances and Permitted Substances.
Sep 27, 2023

On July 10, 2023, the Ministry of Environment (MOE) of South Korea published an Administrative Notice of Partial Amendment to the Regulations on the Stipulated Quantities for Toxic Substances, Restric...

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Brazil National Chemical Inventory: A Milestone in Chemical Management
Brazil National Chemical Inventory: A Milestone in Chemical Management
Sep 27, 2023

Brazil has taken another big step in modernizing its chemical management regulations with the approval of the National Chemical Inventory Bill, PL 6120/2019. After years of rigorous evaluation and rev...

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Health Canada Proposes New Maximum Residue Limit for Pydiflumetofen and Difenoconazole
Health Canada Proposes New Maximum Residue Limit for Pydiflumetofen and Difenoconazole
Sep 26, 2023

On 14 September 2023, Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) submitted a proposal under the Pest Control Products Act to review an application to expand the permissible use of the fu...

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Australian Government Seeks Public Input on Proposed Changes to Chemical Introduction Regulations
Australian Government Seeks Public Input on Proposed Changes to Chemical Introduction Regulations
Sep 26, 2023

The Australian Government has issued an open invitation to the community to provide valuable input on a comprehensive set of proposed changes to the categorization of chemical introductions. These cha...

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