Apr 29, 2024 | California’s Department of Public Health Updates Cosmetic Fragrance Allergen Reporting Guidelines
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has revised its fragrance allergen reporting guidance for cosmetic products. This revision comes after the inclusion of 155 new substances, including ...
Apr 29, 2024 | EU Commission Adopts Criteria for 'Essential Uses' of Harmful Chemicals
On 22 April 2024, the European Commission adopted criteria outlining what constitutes ‘essential uses’ of the most harmful chemicals (‘Guiding Criteria and Principles for the Essential Use Conce...
Japan allocates funds for three research projects focusing on the health effects of PFASs
Apr 29, 2024
Japan’s Ministry of the Environment (MOE) has allocated funding for three pioneering projects dedicated to understanding the health effects associated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)...
Andean Community Countries to Unify Standards for Household Goods
Apr 19, 2024
In an effort to streamline regulations and improve environmental protection, member countries of the Andean Community are proposing to synchronize standards for household cleaners and absorbent person...
EU Parliament Takes Stand for Sustainability with 'Right to Repair' Policy
Apr 25, 2024
On 23 April 2024, the European Parliament endorsed the "Right to Repair" initiative. This initiative aims to make repairs more accessible and appealing to consumers across the EU. Background: ...
EU Parliament Takes Bold Step Towards Sustainable Future with New Ecodesign Rules
Apr 25, 2024
On 23 April 2024, the European Parliament approved new EU rules to initiate a more sustainable era of product design and consumption. Key Highlights: Ecodesign Directive: The European Parlia...
Taiwan finalizes the deadline for cosmetic product information files
Apr 25, 2024
On April 11, 2024, Taiwan’s Food and Drug Administration under the Ministry of Health and Welfare announced the types of cosmetics and implementation dates for which product information files (PIFs)...
EU Parliament Adopts Provisional Agreement to Update the CLP Regulation
Apr 24, 2024
In a plenary session on 23 April 2024, the European Parliament adopted a provisional political agreement with the EU countries to update the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) regulation. T...
Canada Strengthens Environmental Regulations with New Plastics Reporting Mandate
Apr 24, 2024
The Canadian Department of the Environment announced on April 20, 2024, an enhanced regulation under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, that will now require industries involved with pla...
Australian IChEMS Seeks Public Feedback on New Chemical Management Standards
Apr 24, 2024
The Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is seeking public input on proposed Industrial Chemicals Environmental Management Standard (IChEMS) decisions on int...
EPA Designates PFOA and PFOS as Hazardous Substances under Superfund Law
Apr 24, 2024
On April 19, 2024, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a rule designating perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), along with their salts and structura...
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