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India publishes consultation on ionomer resins used in plastics

Nov 23, 2022 | India publishes consultation on ionomer resins used in plastics

In October 2022 the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) published a draft asking for comments on ‘Ionomer resins for its safe use in contact with foodstuffs pharmaceuticals and drinking water’. The consu...

BIS Packaging Plastics
Adhesives and sealants get modified VOC limits in Los Angeles California

Nov 23, 2022 | Adhesives and sealants get modified VOC limits in Los Angeles California

A decision to modify the volatile organic compound (VOC) limits for certain adhesives and sealants has been made in Los Angeles. The decision is incorporated in the update to rule 1168 on VOC content...

Chemical industry Green & sustainable chemistry Hazard assessment
The Bill S5 to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act CEPA 1999.
The Bill S5 to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act CEPA 1999.
Nov 23, 2022

The Bill S5 was voted unanimously by Canada's House of Commons to be sent to the environment and Sustainable Development (Envi) committee. The Bill S5 is going to be amended to the Canadian Environmen...

CEPA Chemical inventory Risk assessment Hazardous chemicals
India to make electric vehicle testing mandatory from 2023
India to make electric vehicle testing mandatory from 2023
Nov 23, 2022

On 2 November 2022, The Ministry of Heavy Industries of India issued a notice regarding vehicle test criteria to ensure enhanced human safety.  According to the notice the manufacturers claiming go...

EPR for batteries Product testing
Indian Government notifies Battery Waste Management Rules 2022
Indian Government notifies Battery Waste Management Rules 2022
Nov 23, 2022

On 24 August 2022 the Indian Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change published the Battery Waste Management Rule, 2022 concerning the waste battery management in India. The new rule takes t...

EPR for batteries EPR for electrical and electronics
Sea transport requirements to be revised by Japan
Sea transport requirements to be revised by Japan
Nov 23, 2022

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) is the Japanese government agency responsible for the comprehensive and systematic use, development and conservation of the land, con...

Chemical industry Hazardous chemicals

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