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European Commission seeking comments on exemptions from RoHS for lead and cadmium in recovered PVC

Jul 18, 2023 | European Commission seeking comments on exemptions from RoHS for lead and cadmium in recovered PVC

On 26 June 2023, a proposed exemption for the use of cadmium and lead in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) under Annex IV of the EU Directive on the restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS) in electrical and...

Lead Risk assessment
Colombia Establishes Regulations for Detergents and Soaps

Jul 17, 2023 | Colombia Establishes Regulations for Detergents and Soaps

Through Resolution 395/2023, Colombia solidifies technical regulations on the environmental aspects of phosphorus content and promote surfactant biodegradability in detergents and soaps, making them p...

Latin America Regulatory Updates
Chile Takes Steps to Regulate Disinfectants
Chile Takes Steps to Regulate Disinfectants
Jul 17, 2023

The newly introduced Draft Regulation on Disinfectants in Chile aims to establish a comprehensive framework governing the registration, manufacture, importation, storage, distribution, and dispensing...

Latin America Regulatory Updates
South Korea publishes guidelines for naming biocidal products
South Korea publishes guidelines for naming biocidal products
Jul 14, 2023

On 29 June 2023 the Korean National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER) announced that the evaluation of the registered biocidal product application is scheduled to be conducted.  In relatio...

Biocides K-BPR
Standard for surface cleaners containing QUACs to be revised by India
Standard for surface cleaners containing QUACs to be revised by India
Jul 14, 2023

At the end of June 2023, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) published a draft amended standard for surface cleansers that contain quaternary ammonium compounds (QUACs). BIS is accepting comments on...

BIS Chemical industry
India introduces mandatory requirements for chemical import declaration from October 1
India introduces mandatory requirements for chemical import declaration from October 1
Jul 14, 2023

On June 7, 2023, the Indian Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) issued Circular No. 15/2023 which makes it mandatory to provide additional parameters for imported goods such as scientific...

Chemical inventory Import/export restrictions

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