Jul 02, 2024 | Malaysia’s NPRA updates list of restricted substances used in cosmetics
On June 18, 2024, Malaysia’s National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) updated the list of restricted substances for cosmetics under the country’s Guidelines for Control of Cosmetic Product...
Jul 02, 2024 | Japan Categorizes NPE as Class II Specified Chemical Substance
On 21 June 2024, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and Ministry of the Environment (MOE) notified the World Trade Organization (WT...
Japan Updates GHS Classifications for 160 Chemicals
Jun 28, 2024
On 21 June 2024, Japan took a significant step in chemical safety management by releasing an updated list of new and revised Globally Harmonized System (GHS) classifications for 160 chemical substance...
EPA Releases User-Friendly Pesticide Concentration Calculator
Jun 28, 2024
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the release of a significantly improved Pesticide in Water Calculator. This updated tool makes it easier to estimate pesticide concentrations in...
Canada's Landmark Bill C-226 Paves the Way for Environmental Justice and Combats Environmental Racism
Jun 27, 2024
On June 21, 2024, in Gatineau, Quebec, the Government of Canada marked a significant milestone in its pursuit of environmental justice with the Royal Assent of Bill C-226 - An Act Respecting the Devel...
Canada Updates Mercury Regulations: Expanded Prohibitions and Improved Compliance
Jun 27, 2024
In a significant move to improve environmental protection and public health, the Canadian government recently updated its regulations on mercury-containing products. These changes, announced on June 1...
ECHA Adds a New Substance of Very High Concern to the Candidate List
Jun 27, 2024
On 27 June 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced that bis(α,α-dimethylbenzyl)peroxide has been added to the Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) by the ECHA Member...
Chile Publishes Draft Regulations for the Import and Use of Pesticide Samples
Jun 26, 2024
On 27 May 2024, the Chilean Agriculture and Livestock Service (SAG) published a draft regulation that establishes the conditions and requirements for authorising the importation and use of pesticide s...
EPA Finalizes Test Methods for Measuring Disinfectant Residues on Hard Surfaces
Jun 26, 2024
On June 13, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released finalized test methods for measuring disinfectant residues on hard surfaces treated with quaternary ammonium and phenolic comp...
Taiwan Implements New Cosmetic Regulations Effective 1 July 2024
Jun 25, 2024
The Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) has announced significant regulatory changes for the cosmetics industry, set to take effect on 1 July 2024. These changes primarily involve the restructu...
Brazil Launches Green Seal Program to Promote Sustainable Development
Jun 19, 2024
The Brazilian federal government launched the "Selo Verde Brasil" (Green Seal Brazil) Program to promote sustainable development and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The decree establishing the progra...
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