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Nov 22, 2024 | Uruguay Adopts New MERCOSUR Regulation on Cosmetics Hygiene Product Standards
On 24 October 2024, the Uruguayan government adopted through Decree No. 284/024, the updated MERCOSUR regulations for the classification of personal hygiene products, cosmetics, and perfumes,. This is...
Nov 22, 2024 | ECHA Launches IUCLID v8.13.2: Enhancing User Experience and Functionality
On 11 November 2024, the European Union Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced the release of a new service version for the International Uniform Chemical Information Database (IUCLID). This most recent ve...
Progress on the EU PFAS Restriction Proposal: ECHA Provides Key Updates
Nov 21, 2024
On 20 November 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), in collaboration with authorities from Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden, provided a progress update on the restriction pr...
South Korea Notifies WTO of Proposed Amendment to Medical Device Labelling Rules
Nov 20, 2024
On November 15, 2024, the South Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a proposed amendment to the “Regulation on Labelling and Description of ...
South Korea notifies WTO of new designation of lead compounds and methylene Chloride as restricted substances
Nov 20, 2024
On November 14, 2024, the South Korean Ministry of Environment (MoE) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of the new designation of lead compounds and methylene Chloride as restricted substance...
Costa Rica Implements New Regulation to Strengthen Chemical Accident Prevention and Response
Nov 20, 2024
Costa Rica has issued the Regulation for the Prevention, Preparation, and Response to Chemical Accidents (Decree No. 44741-S-MAG), a comprehensive regulatory framework designed to minimize risks assoc...
Costa Rica Modernizes Phytosanitary Law Reform to Enhance Agricultural Trade and Pest Control
Jul 16, 2024
On 7 July 2024, Costa Rica announced the regulatory reform of the Phytosanitary Protection Law (Decree No. 26921-MAG), which aims to strengthen agricultural trade practices and improve pest control. ...
Chile Opens Public Consultation on Updated Fertilizers and Biostimulant Regulation under Law No. 21349
Nov 19, 2024
In Chile the Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG), under the Division of Agricultural-Forestry and Seed Protection, has opened a public consultation on the updated regulation for fertilizers and b...
EPA Releases Final Supplement to 1 4-Dioxane Risk Evaluation and Seeks Public Comments for Review of 1 3-Butadiene Draft Risk Evaluation
Nov 19, 2024
On November 13, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its final supplement to the risk evaluation and determination for the solvent 1,4-dioxane under the Toxic Substances Contr...
UK Government Seeks Input on Proposed Persistent Organic Pollutants
Nov 19, 2024
The UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has issued a call for information on two types of chemical substances proposed as Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) under the Unite...
European Commission Releases FAQ Document to Clarify New Eco-design Regulation for Sustainable Products
Nov 18, 2024
The European Commission has released a detailed Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document to provide initial clarification on the newly implemented Eco-design for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR...
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