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BIS Invites Industry Feedback on Revised Refrigerants Specification Standard IS 5610:2025

Jul 13, 2026 | BIS Invites Industry Feedback on Revised Refrigerants Specification Standard IS 5610:2025

On 29 June 2026, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) released a Wide Circulation Draft (WCD) of Amendment No. 1 to IS 5610:2025 Refrigerants Specification (Third Revision) prepared by the Industrial...

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India Extends Temporary Suspension of Quality Control Orders for Linear Alkyl Benzene and n-Butyl Acrylate

Jul 13, 2026 | India Extends Temporary Suspension of Quality Control Orders for Linear Alkyl Benzene and n-Butyl Acrylate

The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has issued separate notifications temporarily suspending the operation of the Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for two key petrochemical products, linear alkyl b...

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Japan adds 169 New Chemicals to the ISHL Inventory
Japan adds 169 New Chemicals to the ISHL Inventory
Jul 13, 2026

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...

Japan ISHL Chemical inventory New Chemical Additions MHLW Occupational Safety
EPA Finalizes 29 Significant New Use Rules Under TSCA
EPA Finalizes 29 Significant New Use Rules Under TSCA
Jul 09, 2026

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...

Code of Federal Regulations USA-EPA Chemical Safety TSCA Fees Significant New Use Rules SNUR Supply Chain
Brazil Approves National RoHS Requirements for Electrical and Electronic Equipment
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....

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Australia Publishes Updated PFAS National Environmental Management Plan
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...

Australia New Zealand PFAS Per and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances PFAS National Environmental Management Plan (NEMP) Site Remediation Risk assessment Drinking Water Guidelines Waste Management
Thailand Proposes Updated Import Exemption Rules for FDA-Regulated Hazardous Substances
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...

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Malaysia Proposes Amendments to Sweetening Substance Rules under Food Regulations 1985
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...

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