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Nov 04, 2024 | ECHA Pilot Report Reveals Presence of Hazardous Chemicals in Cosmetics

At the end of October 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published a report on hazardous chemicals found in cosmetic products, identifying non-compliance with the REACH and Persistent Organic ...

Compliance Cosmetic Products ECHA EU REACH PFAS POPs Toxic to Reproduction
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Oct 31, 2024 | South Korea announces key update on data omissions in chemical registrations.

On August 30, 2024, the Korea Environment Corporation (K-eco) announced an important update regarding the registration of chemical substances. When registering a chemical substance in accordance wit...

Chemical notification/ registration South Korea
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South Korea announces new guidelines for waste recycling chemicals.
Oct 30, 2024

On October 10, 2024, the Korea Environment Corporation (K-eco) announced an important update regarding the registration status of existing chemical substances used in waste recycling. According to Art...

Chemical industry South Korea Recycle Chemical industry waste
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Türkiye Moves Ahead with KKDIK Implementation: Draft Circular to Address Key Industry Concerns
Oct 30, 2024

The Turkish Ministry of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change, and the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchange (TOBB) have met with the key companies from the industry to discuss the future o...

Pre-registration KKDIK
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Peru’s Ministry of Health Opens Public Consultation on New Medical Device Regulations
Oct 28, 2024

The Peruvian Ministry of Health, MINSA, has issued Resolution No. 734-2024-MINSA, announcing the publication of draft regulations aimed at enhancing the registration, control, and health monitoring of...

Latin America Medical devices
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Peru Updates its Occupational Chemical Exposure Limits to Protect Worker Health
Oct 28, 2024

On October 25, 2024, the Ministry of Health (MINSA) of Peru issued Ministerial Resolution No. 733-2024/MINSA, introducing crucial updates to Annexes I, II, and III of the "Regulation on Permissible Ex...

Human health exposure Latin America Chemical Safety
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India extends enforcement date of Quality Control Orders for six fatty acids.
Oct 29, 2024

India’s Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) has extended the enforcement date of the Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for six fatty acids. The notifications were published in the Gazette ...

BIS Chemical industry
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Thailand Launches Review of Hazardous Substance Act
Oct 28, 2024

Thailand is undertaking a detailed review of its Hazardous Substance Act, which governs the management of chemicals and hazardous substances in the country. The Department of Industrial Works (DIW) an...

Chemical industry Hazardous chemicals Regulation Chemical industry
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AICIS Introduces Major Updates in Version 3 of Industrial Chemicals Categorisation Guidelines
Oct 25, 2024

On 24 September 2024, the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) introduced Version 3 of the Industrial Chemicals Categorisation Guidelines. This major update introduces specific ...

AICIS Australia Chemical industry CMRs Hazardous chemicals Guidelines update Endocrine Disruptors
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Upcoming Deadlines for Biocide Dossier Submissions and Renewals Announced by HSE
Oct 25, 2024

On 22 October 2024, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) published an update on biocide regulation in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), including important deadlines for dossier submission...

Biocides Great Britain GB BPR Biocidal Products Regulation
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European Ombudsman Criticises Delays in Managing Hazardous Chemicals Under REACH Regulation
Oct 24, 2024

On 17 October 2024, the European Ombudsman published a recommendation calling on the European Commission to address delays in the authorisation of dangerous chemical substances under the REACH Regulat...

CMRs EU REACH European Commission Hazardous chemicals SVHC Endocrine Disruptors Ombudsman

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