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Japan adds one chemical to the Essential Monomers list under FCM Positive list

Jul 18, 2025 | Japan adds one chemical to the Essential Monomers list under FCM Positive list

On 4 July 2025, Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) released notice 437 regarding the addition of one chemical to the list of essential monomers which constitutes the base material in the Table 1, A...

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India Notifies Addition of Six New Insecticides Under the Insecticides Act, 1968

Jul 16, 2025 | India Notifies Addition of Six New Insecticides Under the Insecticides Act, 1968

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare) has officially notified the inclusion of six new insecticides in the Schedule of the Insecticides Act, 1...

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Japan publishes GHS Classified Chemicals list for FY 2024
Japan publishes GHS Classified Chemicals list for FY 2024
Jul 15, 2025

On 14 July 2025, Japan's National Institute of Technology and Evaluation (NITE) published a list of 186 substances classified in accordance with the Globally Harmonized System for Classification and L...

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EU Proposes Simplification of CLP, Cosmetics and Fertiliser Rules; Key Labelling Requirements to Be Postponed to 2028
EU Proposes Simplification of CLP, Cosmetics and Fertiliser Rules; Key Labelling Requirements to Be Postponed to 2028
Jul 14, 2025

On 8 July 2025, the European Commission published a wide-ranging legislative proposal package aimed at simplifying the EU’s chemicals legislation. This includes significant proposed amendments to the...

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UK Launches Consultation on Further Extensions to UK REACH Deadlines Amid Ongoing ATRm Development
UK Launches Consultation on Further Extensions to UK REACH Deadlines Amid Ongoing ATRm Development
Jul 14, 2025

The UK Government has launched a public consultation on proposals to extend the transitional registration submission deadlines under UK REACH further. Published on 14 July 2025 by the Department for E...

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Canada Proposes Stricter Controls on Precursor Chemicals and Pill-Making Equipment to Curb Fentanyl Crisis
Canada Proposes Stricter Controls on Precursor Chemicals and Pill-Making Equipment to Curb Fentanyl Crisis
Jul 14, 2025

In an effort to combat Canada’s growing opioid crisis, Health Canada under the Government of Canada, has proposed significant regulatory changes to tighten controls over precursor chemicals and design...

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