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Japan to monitor workers’ exposure to specified chemical substances

Apr 12, 2023 | Japan to monitor workers’ exposure to specified chemical substances

On 31 January 2023, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) published a draft notification to begin measuring workers’ exposure to 15 specified chemical substances, dust and organic solv...

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Brazil publishes new list of dangerous chemicals

Apr 11, 2023 | Brazil publishes new list of dangerous chemicals

On 17 March 2023 the Brazilian Institute of the Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (IBAMA) published the Regulatory Instruction No. 10 of March 17, 2023, that establishes an updated list of c...

Chemical industry Hazardous chemicals
ECHA Announces Restriction Plan for Brominated Flame Retardants.
ECHA Announces Restriction Plan for Brominated Flame Retardants.
Apr 11, 2023

On 15 March 2023 the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced its Regulatory Strategy for Flame Retardants which points out aromatic brominated flame retardants as candidates for an EU-wide restrict...

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South Korea provides a summary for the Approval application documents based on the updates on disinfectant and preservatives for humidifiers
South Korea provides a summary for the Approval application documents based on the updates on disinfectant and preservatives for humidifiers
Apr 10, 2023

The National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER) in South Korea provides a summary for the Approval application documents based on the updates on disinfectant and preservatives for humidifiers...

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South Korea consults for the draft amendment of the Cosmetic Act
South Korea consults for the draft amendment of the Cosmetic Act
Apr 05, 2023

The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) in South Korea consults for the draft amendment of the Cosmetic Act on March 22nd, 2023. The Cosmetic Act prohibits advertisements that might mislead the pu...

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Belarus updates rules for the water transport of dangerous goods.
Belarus updates rules for the water transport of dangerous goods.
Apr 05, 2023

Belarus has approved updated rules (Decree N.71) for the transport of dangerous goods on inland waterways, replacing a 2009 decree. The new rules, which take effect from 1 July, align with the UN Mode...

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