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Feb 20, 2025 | Singapore Strengthens Hazardous Substances Regulations Under Environmental Protection and Management Act
In a significant move to enhance environmental safety, Singapore's National Environment Agency (NEA) has announced amendments to the Environmental Protection and Management Act 1999, specifically ...
Feb 20, 2025 | Draft Indian Standard for Phosphorus Oxychloride Technical – Specifications Open for Public Comments
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has issued the draft Indian Standard for Phosphorus Oxychloride, Technical - Specification (Second Revision of IS 11657) for public review and comments. This draft...
Japan publishes J4CE 2024 case studies report showcasing circular economy initiatives
Feb 20, 2025
On 17 February 2025, Japan released a document entitled "J4CE 2024 Noteworthy Cases", which highlights key circular economy initiatives, led by businesses and local governments under the Japan Circula...
China Launches Public Consultation on Draft Hazardous Chemicals Safety Law
Jan 10, 2025
The Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) has reviewed the draft Hazardous Chemicals Safety Law of the People's Republic of China. To encourage public participation in the le...
Japan designates three POPs as Class I Specified Chemical Substances
Feb 18, 2025
Update: On 18 February 2025, Japan designated three POPs as Class I Specified Chemical Substances, in line with the scheduled notice. As of this date, there are a total of 39 chemicals on the list. ...
Japan Amends Import Customs Clearance Procedures under CSCL – Effective February 2025
Feb 18, 2025
Update: On 18 February 2025, the updated import customs clearance procedure became effective, in line with the scheduled notice. Original Text: On February 6, 2025, the updated import ...
Japan to add methoxychlor dechlorane plus and UV-328 to the Export Trade Control Order
Feb 18, 2025
Update: On 18 February 2025, Japan officially designated the three chemicals as Class I Specified Chemical Substances, in line with the scheduled notice. Original Text: On 5 December ...
Bureau of Indian Standards Opens Public Consultation on Draft Revision for Lactic Acid Food Grade Specifications IS 9971 - First Revision
Feb 18, 2025
On February 6, 2025, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) released for public consultation a draft of the revised specifications for Lactic Acid, Food Grade (First Revision of IS 9971). The draft, whi...
Andean Community Extends Deadline for Compliance with Cosmetic Labeling Regulation
Feb 17, 2025
The General Secretariat of the Andean Community has issued Resolution No. 2458, postponing the enforcement date of Resolution No. 2310, which establishes the Andean Technical Regulation on the Labeli...
ANVISA Updates Regulations on Plastic Packaging and Equipment in Contact with Food
Feb 17, 2025
The National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) has published on the 6th of February 2025, Resolution RDC No. 961/2025, amending Resolution RDC No. 56/2012 regarding the list of authorized monomers,...
Ukraine - Key Regulatory Insights 2024
Feb 14, 2025
On July 23, 2024, Ukraine officially adopted the Technical Regulation on the Safety of Chemical Products, known as UA-REACH, aligning its chemical safety legislation with the European Union’s REACH ...
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