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India consults on a revised terephthalic acid standard

Mar 11, 2022 | India consults on a revised terephthalic acid standard

The Bureau of Indian Standards launch a consultation on a draught amended standard for terephthalic acid, which includes new standards, sampling techniques, and testing on February 23, 2022.The fi...

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NMPA publishes final cosmetic adverse reaction measures

Mar 09, 2022 | NMPA publishes final cosmetic adverse reaction measures

On  February 15, 2022, the National Medical Products Administration of China (NMPA) published final measures for cosmetic companies to establish systems for monitoring adverse reactions of cosmetics...

Cosmetics China-REACH Regulatory Update
India Amends the Rule for Plastic Waste Management
India Amends the Rule for Plastic Waste Management
Mar 09, 2022

On 16 February 2022, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change published the Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2022, amending the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016. The Rul...

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European Union notifies a substance in biocidal products
European Union notifies a substance in biocidal products
Mar 09, 2022

On the 7th of March 2022, the EU notifies the decision to not approve N-(3-aminopropyl)-N-dodecylpropane1,3-diamine as an existing active substance for use in biocidal products. This decision was m...

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Canada consults for pesticide management
Canada consults for pesticide management
Mar 08, 2022

The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA), on 7 March 2022, proposes a maximum residue limit for Pyraziflumid (PMRL2022-02).  The proposed limit includes: MRL (ppm)1 Raw...

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Australia consults on the safety standards for children’s toys
Australia consults on the safety standards for children’s toys
Mar 08, 2022

Australia Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) reviews the voluntary Australian standard and proposes a new compulsory safety standard on February 25, 2022. This new rule mandates suppliers’...

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