Sep 10, 2024 | HSE Seeks Feedback on Possible Changes to GB CLP Regulations
The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is inviting businesses involved in the chemical supply chain to provide feedback on potential changes to the Great Britain Classification, Labelling and Packag...
Sep 10, 2024 | ECHA Consults on the Identification of Six New Substances of Very High Concern
On 30 August 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a public consultation on proposals to identify six new chemicals as Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs). The consultation is open u...
FDA Pushes Back Deadlines for Key Cosmetic Regulations on Fragrance and Asbestos Testing
Sep 10, 2024
On July 5, 2024, the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) published the "Spring 2024 Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions," which provides updates on various proposed r...
South Korea Updates Labeling Requirements for Cosmetics containing Salicylic Acid
Sep 10, 2024
On 29 July 2024, the South Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) published a notice regarding the use of salicylic acid in cosmetics. Salicylic acid is commonly used as a preservative in gene...
South Korea opens public consultation on Cosmetics Act amendment.
Sep 04, 2024
On September 3, 2024, Representative Paik Jong-heon proposed a bill to amend the Cosmetics Act. The amendment aims to abolish the current government-led certification system and promote a private self...
South Korea publishes Hazard Assessment Results.
Sep 04, 2024
On August 27, 2024, the National Institute of Chemical Safety (NICS) published Hazard Assessment Results under K-REACH. Announcement of Hazard Assessment Results In accordance with t...
Japan Revises Food Additive Standards in the Food Sanitation Act
Aug 30, 2024
Japan Revises Food Additive Standards in the Food Sanitation Act On 28 August 2024, Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of the revision of food a...
South Korea launches a new mark for excellent chemical reduction products.
Aug 30, 2024
The Ministry of Environment, in cooperation with civil society organizations, has announced the selection of 11 new “Excellent Chemical Reduction Products” for 2024. These products, including dete...
Government of Canada Publishes Notice on to Amend the Domestic Substances List Under CEPA
Aug 30, 2024
On August 10, 2024, the Government of Canada,, announced plans to amend the Domestic Substances List under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) of 1999 by unmasking the identities of 198 s...
Canada Sets New Drinking Water Target for PFAS under CEPA
Aug 30, 2024
On August 10, 2024, Canada announced a new target for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) of 1999,. This action is part ...
India Opens Public Consultation on Draft Rules for Non-Ferrous Metal Waste Management
Aug 30, 2024
In India, the Ministry of Forest, Environment and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has proposed a draft Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Second Amendment Rules, 2024 in a not...
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