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Jul 13, 2026 | Japan adds 169 New Chemicals to the ISHL Inventory
On 26 June 2026, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) released a list of 169 new chemicals under the Industrial Safety and Health Act (ISHA). The same day, an official ISHA Notice wa...
Jul 09, 2026 | EPA Finalizes 29 Significant New Use Rules Under TSCA
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a final rule establishing 29 Significant New Use Rules (SNURs) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The rule requires manuf...
Brazil Approves National RoHS Requirements for Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Jul 06, 2026
On 10 June 2026, Brazil's National Environmental Council (CONAMA) approved a resolution that restricts the use of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) marketed in Brazil....
Australia Publishes Updated PFAS National Environmental Management Plan
Jul 03, 2026
On 16 June 2026, Australia published Version 3.1 of the PFAS National Environmental Management Plan (PFAS NEMP). Developed by the Heads of EPA Australia and New Zealand (HEPA), the PFAS NEMP provides...
Thailand Proposes Updated Import Exemption Rules for FDA-Regulated Hazardous Substances
Jul 02, 2026
Thailand has notified the WTO of a draft Ministry of Public Health Notification revising the import exemption framework for hazardous substances under the responsibility of the Thai Food and Drug...
Malaysia Proposes Amendments to Sweetening Substance Rules under Food Regulations 1985
Jul 02, 2026
Malaysia has notified the WTO of proposed amendments to the Food Regulations 1985 [P.U.(A) 437/1985], covering specific requirements for sweetening substances and related products. The measure is...
Vietnam Notifies Draft Technical Regulation on Mixtures of High Explosives
Jul 02, 2026
Vietnam has notified the WTO of a draft national technical regulation on the safety of industrial explosive materials, specifically mixtures of single-element high explosives. The notified measur...
Thailand Notifies Draft Update to Food Enzyme Rules, Expanding Authorized Enzyme List
Jul 02, 2026
Thailand has notified the WTO of a draft Ministry of Public Health Notification updating the national rules for enzymes used in food production. The measure is issued under the Food Act B.E. 2522...
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