Jun 27, 2024 | Canada's Landmark Bill C-226 Paves the Way for Environmental Justice and Combats Environmental Racism
On June 21, 2024, in Gatineau, Quebec, the Government of Canada marked a significant milestone in its pursuit of environmental justice with the Royal Assent of Bill C-226 - An Act Respecting the Devel...
Jun 27, 2024 | Canada Updates Mercury Regulations: Expanded Prohibitions and Improved Compliance
In a significant move to improve environmental protection and public health, the Canadian government recently updated its regulations on mercury-containing products. These changes, announced on June 1...
ECHA Adds a New Substance of Very High Concern to the Candidate List
Jun 27, 2024
On 27 June 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced that bis(α,α-dimethylbenzyl)peroxide has been added to the Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) by the ECHA Member...
Chile Publishes Draft Regulations for the Import and Use of Pesticide Samples
Jun 26, 2024
On 27 May 2024, the Chilean Agriculture and Livestock Service (SAG) published a draft regulation that establishes the conditions and requirements for authorising the importation and use of pesticide s...
EPA Finalizes Test Methods for Measuring Disinfectant Residues on Hard Surfaces
Jun 26, 2024
On June 13, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released finalized test methods for measuring disinfectant residues on hard surfaces treated with quaternary ammonium and phenolic comp...
Taiwan Implements New Cosmetic Regulations Effective 1 July 2024
Jun 25, 2024
The Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) has announced significant regulatory changes for the cosmetics industry, set to take effect on 1 July 2024. These changes primarily involve the restructu...
Brazil Launches Green Seal Program to Promote Sustainable Development
Jun 19, 2024
The Brazilian federal government launched the "Selo Verde Brasil" (Green Seal Brazil) Program to promote sustainable development and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The decree establishing the progra...
Ukraine to Allow Alternative Names for Chemical Substances to Protect Commercial Secrets
Jun 24, 2024
On 19 June 2024, the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources (MEPNR) of Ukraine announced that the Cabinet of Ministers has approved a new procedure for registering notifications us...
Ukraine to Launch Unified Online System for Chemical Safety
Jun 24, 2024
On 21 June 2024, the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources (MEPNR) of Ukraine announced that the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved the procedure for the creation and op...
ECHA Makes Progress on PFAS Restriction Proposal: Key Sectors under Review
Jun 24, 2024
At their June meetings, the European Chemicals Agency's (ECHA) Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) and Committee for Socio-Economic Analysis (SEAC) have evaluated four key sectors and made provisi...
DEFRA Extends Deadline of Public Consultation on Alternative Transitional Registration Model ATRm
Jun 24, 2024
The UK government has extended the deadline of the public consultation on proposals to amend the current transitional provisions under UK-REACH by introducing an Alternative Transitional Registration ...
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