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Dec 02, 2024 | EU Proposes Restrictions on CMR Substances under REACH

The European Union has notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft Commission Regulation proposing amendments to the REACH Regulation (Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006). The amendment aims to i...

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Dec 02, 2024 | EU Draft Decision Seeks to Ban Ethylene Oxide in Biocidal Products

On 20 November 2024, the European Union (EU) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft Commission Implementing Decision proposing the non-approval of ethylene oxide as an active substance...

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South Korea Seeks Feedback on Toxic Substances Regulation Amendments.
Dec 02, 2024

On November 12, 2024, the Ministry of Environment announced an amendment to the "Regulations on the Specified Quantities of Toxic Substances, Restricted Substances, Prohibited Substances, and Permitte...

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Peru's Recyclable Plastic Tableware Regulation: A Step Toward Sustainability
Dec 02, 2024

Peru's Draft Technical Regulation on Recyclable Plastic Tableware and Utensils outlines new standards aimed at fostering a circular economy while addressing environmental concerns associated with...

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Malaysia Proposes Amendments to Food Regulations on Pesticide Residue Limits.
Dec 02, 2024

The Malaysian Ministry of Health has proposed amendments to the Sixteenth Schedule of the Food Regulations 1985, specifically concerning pesticide residue limits in food products.   Key Highlig...

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Thailand Strengthens Labelling Regulations for Volatile Substances
Nov 28, 2024

The Ministry of Public Health and the Ministry of Industry in Thailand have jointly issued a new Ministerial Regulation under the Narcotics Code Act B.E. 2564, which establishes new labelling requirem...

Chemical Framework Labelling Regulatory Updates Volatile Organic Compounds VOCs
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India Seeks Feedback on Revised Standard for Poster Colors: Proposes Lead Limit of 10 ppm
Nov 28, 2024

India’s Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is seeking public consultation on the first revision of its standard for poster colors, which are commonly used in commercial design and artwork. Established...

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India Launches First Standard for Paper-Based Food Contact Materials to Ensure Consumer Safety
Nov 28, 2024

In a significant move to enhance food safety, India’s Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has launched a public consultation on the country’s first-ever standard for paper-based materials used in the...

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India’s Bureau of Indian Standards BIS Revises Standards for Metallic Zinc Powder Potassium Iodate and Barium Chloride
Nov 28, 2024

India’s Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is currently seeking feedback on several revised standards for key chemicals used across industries, including metallic zinc powder, potassium iodate and bar...

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South Korea to Revise K-REACH Hazard Classifications: Public Consultation Open Until 10 December 2024
Nov 27, 2024

On November 20, 2024, South Korea’s National Institute of Chemical Safety (NICS) published an administrative notice of Partial Revision of Regulations on the Classification and Labelling of Chemic...

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Korea Revises Toxic Substance Rules: 26 Chemicals Assessed under K-REACH
Nov 27, 2024

On November 20, 2024, South Korea’s National Institute of Chemical Safety (NICS) announced updates to its toxic substance regulations with the publication of the administrative notice of Partial R...

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