Jun 03, 2024 | Singapore’s NEA Revises Compliance Dates for Dechlorane Plus Methoxychlor and UV-328 under the Stockholm Convention
On 6 May 2024, Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) announced revised compliance dates for Dechlorane Plus, Methoxychlor, and UV-328 under the Stockholm Convention. Chemicals Added...
Jun 03, 2024 | New Regulations for Unique Medical Device Identification in China Took Effect on 1 June 2024
Starting from June 1, 2024, medical devices listed in the third batch implementation product catalogue in China must complete registration and obtain a Unique Device Identification (UDI) in accordance...
South Korea opens public consultation on partial amendment of Regulations on Classification and Labeling of Chemical Substances.
Jun 03, 2024
On May 30, 2024, the National Institute of Chemical Safety (NICS) in South Korea issued an administrative notice regarding the partial revision of the Regulations on Classification and Labeling of Che...
Washington Department of Ecology Proposes Ban on Harmful Chemicals in Personal Care Products and Considers Formaldehyde Restrictions under TFCA
Jun 03, 2024
On May 22, 2024, the Washington Department of Ecology initiated rulemaking to ban a number of chemicals in personal care products under Chapter 173-339 WAC which imposes restrictions on nine toxic ch...
Regulatory Updates for Pest Control Operators in the Philippines!
May 31, 2024
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the Philippines has released an advisory and circular for Pest Control Operators (PCOs) engaged in non-agricultural pest control. Important revisions on licen...
IUCLID 6 receives minor update with fixes and improvements
May 31, 2024
IUCLID 6 has been upgraded version 8.0.2 by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). This update, which follows the larger version 8 release at the end of April, focuses on minor corrections and impro...
Important Update in for Seeds Suppliers to Lithuania: Labelling Requirements for Treated Seeds
May 30, 2024
Attention seed suppliers! Proper labelling of seeds treated with plant protection products (PPP) is crucial. It ensures transparency and safety for both sellers and users. The government of the Republ...
ECHA Launches Combined Consultations on 11 Candidates for Substitution and Derogations from Exclusion Criteria
May 30, 2024
On 24 May 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched consultations on eleven active substances identified as potential candidates for substitution under the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)...
UK Government Notifies WTO of New Packaging and Recycling Regulation
May 30, 2024
On 1 May 2024, the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of the draft Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging and Packaging W...
Government of India Issues New Circular on Licensing of In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices.
May 30, 2024
On May 15, 2024, the Directorate General of Health Services under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in India issued a new circular for medical devices through the Central Drugs Standard Contro...
EU Implements Stricter Restrictions for Hazardous Siloxane Chemicals
May 29, 2024
On 17 May 2024, the European Commission published Regulation (EU) 2024/1328, which significantly amends Annex XVII (the list of restricted substances) of the REACH Regulation. This new regulation impo...
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