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BIS lists 93 chemical related products that may require compulsory certification

Dec 13, 2022 | BIS lists 93 chemical related products that may require compulsory certification

On 13 December 2022, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) organized a Stakeholders Consultation Meeting with industry associations and manufacturers of Chemical products in New Delhi. BIS Certific...

BIS Chemical industry Product certification
Japan publishes a manual to promote online applications

Dec 13, 2022 | Japan publishes a manual to promote online applications

In Japan, companies must notify new chemical substances manufactured or imported in volumes of less than one tonne a year or apply for small-volume permits. Companies are also required to submit appli...

Chemical notification/ registration CSCL
Chile’s route toward waste management and EPR
Chile’s route toward waste management and EPR
Dec 09, 2022

The "Waste Management, Extended Producer Responsibility and Recycling Promotion" Bill No 20.920, popularly known as "The Bill" or "REP Bill," emphasizes waste generation reduction and recycling promot...

EPR for electrical and electronics EPR for other products
Heavy metals in fluoropolymer coatings to be regulated in Thailand
Heavy metals in fluoropolymer coatings to be regulated in Thailand
Dec 09, 2022

In Thailand, the Ministry of Industry (MOI) is a cabinet ministry responsible for promoting and regulating industries. To ensure consumer safety, and safeguard human health, Thailand has published Tha...

Chemical industry Chemical inventory
Recommendations for including chemicals management in electronics procurement procedures published by UNEP
Recommendations for including chemicals management in electronics procurement procedures published by UNEP
Dec 08, 2022

Electronic and electrical products contain several hazardous substances, including lead, mercury and other metals, flame retardants, and certain phthalates. During material extraction and manufacturin...

Electrical & electronics Substances of concern
Chile’s route toward waste management and EPR
Chile’s route toward waste management and EPR
Dec 08, 2022

The "Waste Management, Extended Producer Responsibility and Recycling Promotion" Bill No 20.920, popularly known as "The Bill" or "REP Bill," emphasizes waste generation reduction and recycling promot...

EPR for electrical and electronics EPR for other products

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