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EPA Updates Safer Chemical Ingredients List with Addition of 18 New Chemicals

Aug 14, 2025 | EPA Updates Safer Chemical Ingredients List with Addition of 18 New Chemicals

On 21 July 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the addition of 18 chemicals to the Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL), advancing Administrator Zeldin’s commitment to tra...

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Brazil Implements Historic Ban on Animal Testing for Cosmetics and Personal Care Products

Aug 14, 2025 | Brazil Implements Historic Ban on Animal Testing for Cosmetics and Personal Care Products

A groundbreaking law passed by the Brazilian government on July 30, 2025, now prohibits the use of animals in testing cosmetics, personal care products, and perfumes, as well as their ingredients. The...

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Brazil Opens Consultation on Updates to Food Additives and Technological Aids Lists
Brazil Opens Consultation on Updates to Food Additives and Technological Aids Lists
Aug 14, 2025

The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) has opened a public consultation on proposed updates to the lists of food additives and technological aids. The measure aims to amend Instrução Normat...

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UK HSE Issues 2026 Export Notification Reminder for PIC-Listed Chemicals
UK HSE Issues 2026 Export Notification Reminder for PIC-Listed Chemicals
Aug 14, 2025

On 6 August 2025, the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) issued a bulletin reminding companies exporting chemicals listed under the GB Prior Informed Consent (PIC) Regulation that they must submi...

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Mexico Expands Health Product Registration Process with New Guidelines
Mexico Expands Health Product Registration Process with New Guidelines
Aug 13, 2025

In an effort to streamline the regulatory processes for health products, the Mexican government has introduced new guidelines on July 18, 2025 aimed at simplifying the registration of medical supplies...

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Argentina Introduces Comprehensive Regulations for Trade in Recycled Non-Hazardous Waste
Argentina Introduces Comprehensive Regulations for Trade in Recycled Non-Hazardous Waste
Aug 13, 2025

Argentina has introduced a new regulatory framework for managing the import, export, and transit of recycled non-hazardous waste. The new measures, outlined in Resolution 393/2025, are aimed at protec...

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