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India publishes QCO for 1 3 phenylenediamine

May 20, 2022 | India publishes QCO for 1 3 phenylenediamine

On the 27th of April 2022, India published a Quality Control Order (QCO) for a national standard encompassing the intermediate 1, 3 phenylenediamine. Manufacturers and importers of the substance must...

BIS Mercury Compliance strategy India REACH
India consults on revised standards for paint and varnish ingredients

May 20, 2022 | India consults on revised standards for paint and varnish ingredients

India has launched a consultation to update standards for titanium (rutile grade) and barium sulphate pigments, both of which are used in paints and varnishes. The draft amended standards, which were...

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Latin America Forum Unveils Chemical Management Document Series
Latin America Forum Unveils Chemical Management Document Series
May 20, 2022

Latin American countries have been constantly improving their chemical management instruments in the last few years. Among several meetings and discussions, countries are motivated to pursue the imple...

Chemical inventory Product classification Public policy
 Resolution exemplifying packing material published in Chile
Resolution exemplifying packing material published in Chile
May 20, 2022

The Chilean Ministry of Environment published on May 10, 2022, Resolution 240/2022 to better identify products that fall under packing materials and further indicate the corresponding categories. The...

EPR for packaging materials Packaging Product classification
Brazil Proposes Changes in Active Ingredients and Personal Hygiene Products
Brazil Proposes Changes in Active Ingredients and Personal Hygiene Products
May 20, 2022

The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) is responsible for regulating and approving guidelines and use of pharmaceutical drugs, sanitary standards, and regulation of the food industry. In the...

Active ingredient Personal care Product registration/ notification
Australia adds 6 new industrial chemicals to its inventory
Australia adds 6 new industrial chemicals to its inventory
May 19, 2022

The Australian authority on the 13th of May 2022 announced the addition of six chemicals to the Australia Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (AIIC). The assessment certificates of these chemicals have...

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