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New Zealand Expands E-Waste Permit Requirements to Include Non-Hazardous Waste

Oct 10, 2025 | New Zealand Expands E-Waste Permit Requirements to Include Non-Hazardous Waste

Importers and exporters in New Zealand are reminded that from 25 July 2025, permits are required not only for hazardous but also for non-hazardous e-waste shipments. This expansion of New Zealand’s...

Hazardous waste HSNO Act Electronic Waste Non-Hazardous Waste Export Permits Waste Shipment Import Permits Basel Convention
China Releases 34 New National Food Safety Standards Including Updated Limits on Contaminants (GB 2762-2025)

Oct 09, 2025 | China Releases 34 New National Food Safety Standards Including Updated Limits on Contaminants (GB 2762-2025)

On September 25, 2025, China’s National Health Commission (NHC) and the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) jointly announced the release of 32 new national food safety standards and 2 a...

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India Issues Draft BIS Standard for Safe Handling Caustic Potash to Prevent Health Risks and Accidents
India Issues Draft BIS Standard for Safe Handling Caustic Potash to Prevent Health Risks and Accidents
Oct 09, 2025

In a significant move to enhance workplace safety, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) issued a draft revision on 25 September 2025 titled ‘Caustic Potash - Code of Safety (First Revision of IS 6954)...

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Release of QSAR Toolbox 4.8: Improved Usability, Transparency and Security
Release of QSAR Toolbox 4.8: Improved Usability, Transparency and Security
Oct 08, 2025

The latest version of the OECD QSAR Toolbox version 4.8 has been released, introducing new functionalities and technical improvements to enhance usability, transparency, and data security. The QSAR...

European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) OECD QSAR Toolbox Chemical Hazard Assessment Toxicity Prediction Metabolism Data Software Update Read-Across
Canada Finalizes Assessment on Phosphoric Acid Derivatives Group
Canada Finalizes Assessment on Phosphoric Acid Derivatives Group
Oct 08, 2025

zThe Government of Canada has released an update on the Phosphoric Acid Derivatives Group, a set of substances assessed under the Chemicals Management Plan (CMP). The latest publication provides th...

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Canada Moves to Phase Out PFAS in Firefighting Foams
Canada Moves to Phase Out PFAS in Firefighting Foams
Oct 08, 2025

The Government of Canada has taken a significant step toward addressing the risks posed by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as “forever chemicals.” On September 26, 2025,...

PFAS Risk management Firefighting Foams Environmental Protection Canada Environmental Protection Act CEPA Per and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Aqueous Film Forming Foams AFFF Forever Chemicals

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