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South Africa Implements GHS Revision 10 for Classification and Labelling from 1 July 2025

Jul 08, 2025 | South Africa Implements GHS Revision 10 for Classification and Labelling from 1 July 2025

On 1 July 2025, the transition period for the introduction of the tenth revised edition of the Globally Harmonized System for Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS 10) was completed.  The Sou...

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Jordan mandates GHS labelling of chemical substances from 1 June 2025

Jul 08, 2025 | Jordan mandates GHS labelling of chemical substances from 1 June 2025

Update: In line with the timeline specified in the WTO notification, Jordan’s standard DJS 990:2024 has entered into force.  Mandatory GHS labelling for chemicals substances and mixtures apply from 1...

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Türkiye's First Climate Law Enacted: Critical Changes for Chemical Industry
Türkiye's First Climate Law Enacted: Critical Changes for Chemical Industry
Jul 08, 2025

Türkiye's first comprehensive climate legislation, the Climate Law, has been approved by parliament. This new regulation introduces fundamental changes in greenhouse gas emission reduction and climate...

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Vietnam Issues Updated Licensing Procedures for Transporting Dangerous Goods by Waterway and Rail
Vietnam Issues Updated Licensing Procedures for Transporting Dangerous Goods by Waterway and Rail
Jul 07, 2025

On 23 June 2025, Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) issued Decision 1781/QD-BCT, introducing revised procedures for granting, amending, and re-granting licenses for the transport of dange...

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EPA Issues Final SNURs for Certain PMN Substances Under TSCA
EPA Issues Final SNURs for Certain PMN Substances Under TSCA
Jul 04, 2025

On June 23, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a final rule issuing Significant New Use Rules (SNURs) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for certain chemical sub...

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EU Commission Evaluates WEEE Directive: Urgent Need for Modernisation to Tackle E-Waste
EU Commission Evaluates WEEE Directive: Urgent Need for Modernisation to Tackle E-Waste
Jul 04, 2025

On 2 July 2025, the European Commission released its evaluation of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive, reaffirming its importance in mitigating the environmental and health...

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