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Nov 27, 2024 | China Approves New Cosmetic Ingredient for Whitening Products
On November 4, 2024, the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) approved a new cosmetic ingredient, isobutylamido thiazolyl resorcinol (CAS No 1428450-95-6), submitted by Beiersdorf AG,...
Nov 26, 2024 | EPA Proposes Exemption of HCFO-1224ydZ from Volatile Organic Compounds Classification
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a proposal to revise the regulatory definition of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) under the Clean Air Act (CAA). The proposed change woul...
Key Differences Between Canada’s Hazardous Products Regulations and the U.S. Hazard Communication Standard
Nov 25, 2024
The governments of Canada and the United States use different regulatory frameworks for managing hazardous products in the workplace. Canada’s Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR) under the Hazardou...
Canada Proposes 2024 Amendments to Domestic Substances List: Public Input Wanted on Significant New Activity Provisions
Nov 25, 2024
On November 9, 2024, the Government of Canada announced a proposed amendment to the Domestic Substances List (DSL) under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA) to apply Significant New...
India Implements Quality Control Orders for Three Chemicals.
Nov 25, 2024
On 14 November 2024, the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC), in consultation with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), issued a notification to implement Quality Control Orders (QCOs) ...
New Zealand EPA Proposes to Ban Chlorpyrifos Following Reassessment of Risks
Nov 25, 2024
New Zealand’s Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has launched a full reassessment of chlorpyrifos (CAS No 2921-88-2), an organophosphate insecticide widely used by professionals to control pes...
AICIS Consultation: Key Updates to the List of Chemicals with High Hazards for Categorisation for 2025
Nov 25, 2024
The Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) is seeking feedback on proposed updates to the list of chemicals with high hazards for categorisation and categorization guidelines for ...
EPA Strengthens Farmworker and Community Safety with Final AEZ Rule and Interim Guidance
Nov 25, 2024
On 22 November 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the release of interim guidance and additional resources to support implementation of the final rule for the Agricultural ...
China Proposes Draft for Cosmetics Safety Risk Monitoring: Key Updates and Implications
Nov 22, 2024
On 17 October 2024, China notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of its proposed Provisions for Cosmetics Safety Risks Monitoring (G/TBT/N/CHN/1931). This nine-page draft, issued by the National ...
South Africa's New Food Additive Regulations Set to Take Effect in 2025.
Nov 22, 2024
On 1 November 2024, the South African Minister of Health published the Regulations Relating to the Use of Food Additives in Foodstuffs, 2024. The regulations, which were developed under the Foodstuffs...
Chile’s New Regulation on Lubricant Oil Recycling Targets Sustainability
Nov 22, 2024
In a significant step towards environmental sustainability, the Chilean government issued a Supreme Decree on 11 November 2024, focused on improving the collection, recycling and proper disposal of l...
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