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USA extends compliance date for a chemical compound

Mar 16, 2022 | USA extends compliance date for a chemical compound

On March 9, 2022, US EPA published the final rule for regulating Phenol, Isopropylated Phosphate (3:1). The regulation for this substance is promulgated under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).T...

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Circular Economy takes hold in Latin America

Mar 16, 2022 | Circular Economy takes hold in Latin America

On February 24, 2022, the Latin America and the Caribbean Circular Economy Coalition launched a document envisioning a stronger Circular Economy vision for the region. It intends to inspire governm...

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Chile Sets Goals for Electrical  Electronic Equipment
Chile Sets Goals for Electrical Electronic Equipment
Mar 16, 2022

Chile’s Environmental Ministry (MMA) promulgated on February 28, 2022, a Decree establishing collection and recycling goals for batteries and Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE). Furthermore,...

Chile Electrical & electronics Regulatory Update Restricted substances in EEE
Brazilian Health Agency Revises Food Contact Material
Brazilian Health Agency Revises Food Contact Material
Mar 16, 2022

The new Resolution 589/2021 entered into force in Brazil in January, 2022,. The National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) Resolution revises three pieces of national legislation on food contact...

Brazil Chemical industry Food contact Plastics Regulatory Update
Mexico Publishes New Specifications for Dangerous Goods Transportation
Mexico Publishes New Specifications for Dangerous Goods Transportation
Mar 16, 2022

On February 28, 2022, the Secretariat of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation (SCT) issued an Official Mexican Norm (NOM in Spanish). This regulation assigns specifications for transpor...

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India extends the implementation date for six chemicals
India extends the implementation date for six chemicals
Mar 14, 2022

The Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals on March 11, 2022, published its decision to extend the Quality Control Order implementation date for six chemical products. The new implementation da...

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