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Oct 14, 2025 | Philippines Proposes Unified Import Controls for Agri-Fish Products and Agri-Chemicals: WTO Comment Window Open Until 12 December
On 13 October 2025, the Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) notified the World Trade Orgainzation (WTO) of a comprehensive draft Department Circular that overhauls the country’s import regime...
Oct 09, 2025 | China Releases 34 New National Food Safety Standards Including Updated Limits on Contaminants (GB 2762-2025)
On September 25, 2025, China’s National Health Commission (NHC) and the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) jointly announced the release of 32 new national food safety standards and 2...
EU Parliament Backs Circular Economy Law for Automotive sector: Recycled Plastics, Easy-to-Recycle Designs, and Export Bans Ahead
Oct 13, 2025
The European Parliament has backed draft measures, supported by 431 MEPs, to advance a circular economy in the automotive sector. This will be achieved by improving vehicle design, increasing the us...
Japan to designate 3 chemicals as Class I Specified Chemical Substances under CSCL
Oct 13, 2025
On 3 October 2025, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), and Ministry of the Environment (MoE) jointly released a draft proposal to d...
Canada’s Federal Plastics Registry: Reporting Obligations, Phased Implementation, and National Scope
Oct 10, 2025
Established under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA), the Federal Plastics Registry (FPR), is a central element in Canada’s efforts to reduce plastic waste and promote a circul...
New Zealand Expands E-Waste Permit Requirements to Include Non-Hazardous Waste
Oct 10, 2025
Importers and exporters in New Zealand are reminded that from 25 July 2025, permits are required not only for hazardous but also for non-hazardous e-waste shipments. This expansion of New Zealand’...
India Issues Draft BIS Standard for Safe Handling Caustic Potash to Prevent Health Risks and Accidents
Oct 09, 2025
In a significant move to enhance workplace safety, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) issued a draft revision on 25 September 2025 titled ‘Caustic Potash - Code of Safety (First Revision of IS 695...
Release of QSAR Toolbox 4.8: Improved Usability, Transparency and Security
Oct 08, 2025
The latest version of the OECD QSAR Toolbox version 4.8 has been released, introducing new functionalities and technical improvements to enhance usability, transparency, and data security. The QSAR ...
Canada Finalizes Assessment on Phosphoric Acid Derivatives Group
Oct 08, 2025
zThe Government of Canada has released an update on the Phosphoric Acid Derivatives Group, a set of substances assessed under the Chemicals Management Plan (CMP). The latest publication provides th...
Canada Moves to Phase Out PFAS in Firefighting Foams
Oct 08, 2025
The Government of Canada has taken a significant step toward addressing the risks posed by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as “forever chemicals.” On September 26, 202...
EU Notifies WTO of Draft Amendments to Data Requirements for Plant Protection Products
Oct 07, 2025
On 1 October 2025, the European Union notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of two draft Commission Regulations revising the data requirements for active substances and plant protection produ...
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