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31 CMRs have been prohibited for use in cosmetics by the European Commission

Aug 03, 2023 | 31 CMRs have been prohibited for use in cosmetics by the European Commission

On 19 July 2023, the European Commission amended Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament. The new regulation will prohibit the use of 31 carcinogenic, mutagenic, or toxic for reproduct...

CMRs Cosmetic Act
A draft revised standard for Glauber salt is open for consultation in India

Aug 03, 2023 | A draft revised standard for Glauber salt is open for consultation in India

On 6 July 2023 the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) published a draft revised standard for Glauber salt (sodium sulphate, decahydrate). The last date for comments is 7 September 2023.  In 1950, the...

BIS Chemical industry
South Korea keeps working to harmonize Global Regulations for Toxicity Assessment
South Korea keeps working to harmonize Global Regulations for Toxicity Assessment
Aug 02, 2023

The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) of the Republic of Korea (Minister Oh Yu-Kyoung) takes part in the WNT (Working Group of the National Coordinators for the Test Guidelines Programme) meetin...

Chemical industry K-REACH
Regulation proposal on the management of end-of-life vehicles and standards for circularity in vehicle design.
Regulation proposal on the management of end-of-life vehicles and standards for circularity in vehicle design.
Jul 31, 2023

The European Commission adopted a Proposal for a Regulation on the management of end-of-life vehicles and standards for circularity in vehicle design on July 13, 2023. The adopted act is open for feed...

Circular Economy Action Plan Electrical & electronics
Japan classifies 47 chemicals under the GHS
Japan classifies 47 chemicals under the GHS
Jul 31, 2023

In Japan, the classification of substances according to the Japan GHS is overseen by three key ministries: the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfar...

Safety data sheets (SDSs) MHLW
The State of São Paulo in Brazil Introduces Voluntary Registration for Sustainable Mineral Suppliers
The State of São Paulo in Brazil Introduces Voluntary Registration for Sustainable Mineral Suppliers
Jul 31, 2023

The industrialized state of São Paulo, known for setting the environmental standards in Brazil, has taken a pioneering step in promoting sustainability within the mining sector.  Starting from July...

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