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May 09, 2023 | 23rd revision of the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods
The United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, commonly known as the UN Model Regulations, are maintained, and amended by the UN Sub-Committee of Experts on the Transport of D...
May 08, 2023 | South Korea consults for the draft amendment of the Regulations on Safety Standards for Cosmetics
The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) in South Korea consults for the draft amendment of the Regulations on Safety Standards for Cosmetics on May 4th, 2023. This is to reinforce cosmetic safety...
The first-ever national PFAS drinking water standards from the US EPA
May 08, 2023
On 14 March 2023, the US EPA has come up with its new long-awaited drinking water standards to prevent water from Per- and poly fluroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination. The new rule sets maximum co...
Mexico introduces amendments in the standard on marking and labelling of dangerous goods for transport
May 08, 2023
On 2 March 2023, a draft standard was disclosed that involves two standards on marking and labelling requirements from 2008. The draft standard aligns Mexico’s rule with the UN model regulation. It de...
EU REACH Annex XVII places restrictions on C9-C14 perfluorocarboxylic acids PFCAs
May 06, 2023
On 5 August 2021, the Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/1297 was released to restrict the use of perfluorocarboxylic acids (C9-C14 PFCAs), their salts, and C9-C14 PFCA-related compounds under entry 68 o...
South Korea updates the designation of usage standards of cosmetic raw materials
May 05, 2023
The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) in South Korea updates the designation of usage standards of cosmetic raw materials, especially on UV protection ingredients, under the Cosmetic Act on May...
New amendments in Malaysia’s DOSH regarding chemical register submission
May 05, 2023
The Department of Occupational Safety and Health (Dosh) in Malaysia is planning to update the instructions on how to create and submit chemical registers. Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act,...
Chile approves a new technical guide for cosmetics labelling
May 04, 2023
On April 21, 2023, Chile approved a Technical Guide of Recommendation for the Labelling of Cosmetic Products. This regulation aims to provide guidelines on packaging and labeling requirements to ensur...
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