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ECHA: No possibility for SCIP and the AskREACH consumer app to align

Mar 02, 2023 | ECHA: No possibility for SCIP and the AskREACH consumer app to align

The Waste Framework Directive's database (WFD) for information on substances of concern in articles as such or in complex objects (products) is known as Substances of Concern In Products (SCIP). As of...

Circular Economy European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
PFCA to be banned in the European Union

Feb 24, 2023 | PFCA to be banned in the European Union

Starting from February 25th, certain perfluorocarboxylic acids (C9-C14 PFCAs), which are a subgroup of PFAS, will be restricted throughout the European Union. After this date, PFCAs cannot be used in...

Chemical industry Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability EU chemicals strategy Product restrictions / prohibitions
Indian Government approves National Green Hydrogen Mission
Indian Government approves National Green Hydrogen Mission
Feb 23, 2023

In January 2023 the government of India formally approved theNational Green Hydrogen Mission, with a stated aim of making India a global hub for the production of green hydrogen.  The Mission will...

Energy efficiency Sustainability
South Korea updates the Regulations on Safety Standards for Cosmetics
South Korea updates the Regulations on Safety Standards for Cosmetics
Feb 22, 2023

The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) in South Korea updates the Regulations on Safety Standards for Cosmetics under the Cosmetic Act on Feb 21st, 2023. This is to strengthen safety management o...

Product restrictions / prohibitions Cosmetic Act
12 chemicals to be regulated under Fire Safety Regulations
12 chemicals to be regulated under Fire Safety Regulations
Feb 22, 2023

Singapore proposes to regulate 12 new chemicals and chemical groups under the Fire Safety (Petroleum & Flammable Materials) Regulations (FS (P&FM) Regs). The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) ha...

Chemical industry Regular Registration Regulatory Updates
Agreement signed between Saudi Arabia and Japan on Circular Carbon Economy Clean Hydrogen Fuel Ammonia
Agreement signed between Saudi Arabia and Japan on Circular Carbon Economy Clean Hydrogen Fuel Ammonia
Feb 17, 2023

 In December 2022, a memorandum was signed between Saudi Arabia and Japan at the first ministerial meeting of the Saudi Japanese Ministerial Dialogue for Energy. . The memorandum was about cooperation...

Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability Energy efficiency

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