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EU Launches Public Consultation for Groundbreaking Circular Economy Act

Aug 18, 2025 | EU Launches Public Consultation for Groundbreaking Circular Economy Act

On 1 August 2025, the European Commission launched a public consultation and Call for Evidence for the upcoming Circular Economy Act, marking a key step in its impact assessment. The initiative is pl...

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Saudi Arabia Issues New Technical Regulation for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Aug 18, 2025 | Saudi Arabia Issues New Technical Regulation for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

The Saudi Standards, Metrology, and Quality Organization (SASO) has officially issued a new Technical Regulation for Personal Protective Equipment and Clothing, aligning national safety requirements w...

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Saudi Arabia Notifies WTO of Updated Technical Regulation on Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Saudi Arabia Notifies WTO of Updated Technical Regulation on Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Aug 18, 2025

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has submitted an addendum to the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding changes to its Technical Regulation on the Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and E...

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Saudi Arabia Updates Technical Regulation for Packaging to Align with Product Safety Law
Saudi Arabia Updates Technical Regulation for Packaging to Align with Product Safety Law
Aug 18, 2025

On 22 July 2025, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of changes to its Technical Regulation for Packaging. The update, circulated under G/TBT/N/SAU/1286/Add.1, conf...

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East African Community Adopts New Standards for Skincare, Hair Dye, and Mosquito Repellents
East African Community Adopts New Standards for Skincare, Hair Dye, and Mosquito Repellents
Aug 18, 2025

The East African Community (EAC) comprising Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda has officially adopted six new East African Standards (DEAS) covering various skincare, hair dye, and mosquito...

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EU Court Confirms Annulment of  Titanium Dioxide Carcinogen Classification
EU Court Confirms Annulment of Titanium Dioxide Carcinogen Classification
Aug 14, 2025

On 1August 2025, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) delivered its final judgment on the classification of titanium dioxide (TiO2), upholding the 2022 General Court decision that annu...

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