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Brazil Implements Historic Ban on Animal Testing for Cosmetics and Personal Care Products

Aug 14, 2025 | Brazil Implements Historic Ban on Animal Testing for Cosmetics and Personal Care Products

A groundbreaking law passed by the Brazilian government on July 30, 2025, now prohibits the use of animals in testing cosmetics, personal care products, and perfumes, as well as their ingredients. The...

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Brazil Opens Consultation on Updates to Food Additives and Technological Aids Lists

Aug 14, 2025 | Brazil Opens Consultation on Updates to Food Additives and Technological Aids Lists

The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) has opened a public consultation on proposed updates to the lists of food additives and technological aids. The measure aims to amend Instrução Normat...

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UK HSE Issues 2026 Export Notification Reminder for PIC-Listed Chemicals
UK HSE Issues 2026 Export Notification Reminder for PIC-Listed Chemicals
Aug 14, 2025

On 6 August 2025, the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) issued a bulletin reminding companies exporting chemicals listed under the GB Prior Informed Consent (PIC) Regulation that they must submi...

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Mexico Expands Health Product Registration Process with New Guidelines
Mexico Expands Health Product Registration Process with New Guidelines
Aug 13, 2025

In an effort to streamline the regulatory processes for health products, the Mexican government has introduced new guidelines on July 18, 2025 aimed at simplifying the registration of medical supplies...

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Argentina Introduces Comprehensive Regulations for Trade in Recycled Non-Hazardous Waste
Argentina Introduces Comprehensive Regulations for Trade in Recycled Non-Hazardous Waste
Aug 13, 2025

Argentina has introduced a new regulatory framework for managing the import, export, and transit of recycled non-hazardous waste. The new measures, outlined in Resolution 393/2025, are aimed at protec...

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Mexico Streamlines Public Health and Safety Regulations to Boost Efficiency and Transparency
Mexico Streamlines Public Health and Safety Regulations to Boost Efficiency and Transparency
Aug 12, 2025

The Mexican government has announced new measures to simplify processes related to health permits and certifications. The action, published in the Diario Oficial de la Federación on 11 July 2025, intr...

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Türkiye Sets New Rules on KKDIK Registration
Türkiye Sets New Rules on KKDIK Registration
Aug 12, 2025

The Turkish Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change has announced through its official website that the long-awaited procedures and principles under the Registration, Evaluation, Auth...

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Taiwan Holds Online Briefing on Hazard and Exposure Data Submission for Existing Chemicals
Taiwan Holds Online Briefing on Hazard and Exposure Data Submission for Existing Chemicals
Aug 11, 2025

On 18 June 2025, Taiwan’s authorities held an online briefing to guide registrants on preparing and submitting hazard and exposure assessment data for existing chemical substances under the “Regulatio...

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Taiwan Amends New Chemical Substance Registration Regulations to Streamline Process and Avoid Duplicate Applications
Taiwan Amends New Chemical Substance Registration Regulations to Streamline Process and Avoid Duplicate Applications
Aug 10, 2025

On August 8, Taiwan’s Ministry of Labor officially amended several provisions of the Regulations on the Registration of New Chemical Substances, aiming to cut down on redundant procedures and make com...

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EPA Finalizes SNURs for Select TSCA Chemical Substances
EPA Finalizes SNURs for Select TSCA Chemical Substances
Aug 07, 2025

On July 17, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a final rule in the Federal Register (90 FR 33283), establishing Significant New Use Rules (SNURs) under Toxic Substances Con...

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 South Korea Proposes Clearer Labeling Rules for Biocidal Products to Enhance Consumer Understanding
South Korea Proposes Clearer Labeling Rules for Biocidal Products to Enhance Consumer Understanding
Aug 07, 2025

On July 30, 2025, South Korea notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a proposed revision to the “Labelling Standards for Biocidal Products” under the Consumer Chemical Products and Biocides Sa...

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