Mar 10, 2025 | EPA Extends Public Comment Period for Draft TSCA Risk Evaluation for 1 3-Butadiene
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has extended the public comment period for its draft TSCA risk evaluation for 1,3-butadiene. Originally set to close on February 3, 2025, the deadline is...
Mar 10, 2025 | Japan amends Industrial Safety and Health Act to enhance safety data sheet delivery
On 3 March 2025, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of draft revisions to the Industrial Safety and Health Act (ISHA) aimed at enhancin...
South Korea launches voluntary reporting period for K-REACH violations – offers penalty exemptions
Mar 07, 2025
The South Korean Ministry of Environment (MoE), in collaboration with the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), has launched an 8-month voluntary reporting period, starting from February 28, 2025. This initiativ...
South Korea implements pilot project to strengthen biocide safety in home appliances
Mar 07, 2025
From 2028, only approved biocidal products will be allowed in household appliances in South Korea and safety controls will be strengthened. In preparation for this, the Ministry of Environment (MoE), ...
Argentina Modifies Lead Content Regulations for Paints and Coatings
Mar 07, 2025
The Argentine Ministry of Health has issued Resolution 915/2025, updating existing regulations on lead content in paints, lacquers, and varnishes. The new resolution introduces significant changes aim...
Japan establishes new standards for PFOS and PFOA in mineral water
Mar 07, 2025
On 26 February 2025, Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a proposed revision to water quality standards under the Food Sanitation Act. This revis...
Brazil's CONASQ Endorses Proposal to Limit Hazardous Substances in Electronics
Mar 04, 2025
The Brazilian National Commission on Chemical Safety (CONASQ) has approved a proposal to restrict the use of hazardous substances in electronic and electrical products. This decision was reached durin...
Brazil Launches Environmental Monitoring Strategy for PFOS and Pesticides
Feb 28, 2025
On February 20, 2025, Brazil officially launched the "Environmental Monitoring Strategy for PFOS and Pesticides," a groundbreaking initiative to track pesticide contamination and enhance public health...
ECHA to Update REACH-IT List Numbers to Alphanumeric Format
Feb 27, 2025
On 18 February 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced that it will update REACH-IT list numbers from the current numeric format (e.g. 100-000-1) to an alphanumeric format (e.g. A00-001-5...
UK HSE Publishes 2024 UK REACH Dossier and Substances Evaluation Reports
Feb 27, 2025
On 25 February 2025, the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) published two reports detailing its 2024 evaluation activities under UK REACH, covering dossier evaluation and substance evaluation. This ...
Australia Updates IChEMS Workplan: High-Risk Chemicals under Review for 2024-2025
Feb 27, 2025
The Australian government has updated its Industrial Chemicals Environmental Management Standard (IChEMS), listing new high-risk industrial chemicals for review. The Department of Climate Change, Ener...
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