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Feb 21, 2025 | France Adopts Comprehensive PFAS Ban with Specific Implementation Dates

On 20 February 2025, the French National Assembly adopted a new law aimed at reducing public exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often referred to as "forever chemicals" due to the...

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Feb 21, 2025 | Bureau of Indian Standards initiates consultation on revised standard for potassium iodide.

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has initiated a public consultation on a revised standard for potassium iodide which is used as a reagent in analytical chemistry, photography for precipitating si...

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Canada Adds Chlorhexidine and Its Salts to Part 2 of CEPA’s Schedule 1
Feb 20, 2025

On February 12, 2025, the Government of Canada officially added 2,4,11,13-tetraazatetradecanediimidamide, N,N″-bis(4-chlorophenyl)-3,12-diimino-(chlorhexidine) and its salts to Part 2 of Schedule 1 ...

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Examination of 49 Chemicals for Consideration of Mandatory BIS Certification Through Issuance of Quality Control Orders
Feb 20, 2025

On February 14, 2025, the Indian Chemical Council (ICC) received a formal communication from the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) regarding the examination of 49 chemicals for conside...

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Singapore Strengthens Hazardous Substances Regulations Under Environmental Protection and Management Act
Feb 20, 2025

In a significant move to enhance environmental safety, Singapore's National Environment Agency (NEA) has announced amendments to the Environmental Protection and Management Act 1999, specifically ...

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Draft Indian Standard for Phosphorus Oxychloride Technical – Specifications Open for Public Comments
Feb 20, 2025

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has issued the draft Indian Standard for Phosphorus Oxychloride, Technical - Specification (Second Revision of IS 11657) for public review and comments. This draft...

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Japan publishes J4CE 2024 case studies report showcasing circular economy initiatives
Feb 20, 2025

On 17 February 2025, Japan released a document entitled "J4CE 2024 Noteworthy Cases", which highlights key circular economy initiatives, led by businesses and local governments under the Japan Circula...

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China Launches Public Consultation on Draft Hazardous Chemicals Safety Law
Jan 10, 2025

The Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) has reviewed the draft Hazardous Chemicals Safety Law of the People's Republic of China. To encourage public participation in the le...

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Japan designates three POPs as Class I Specified Chemical Substances
Feb 18, 2025

Update: On 18 February 2025, Japan designated three POPs as Class I Specified Chemical Substances, in line with the scheduled notice. As of this date, there are a total of 39 chemicals on the list.  ...

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Japan Amends Import Customs Clearance Procedures under CSCL – Effective February 2025
Feb 18, 2025

Update: On 18 February 2025, the updated import customs clearance procedure became effective, in line with the scheduled notice.    Original Text:  On February 6, 2025, the updated import ...

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Japan to add methoxychlor dechlorane plus and UV-328 to the Export Trade Control Order
Feb 18, 2025

Update: On 18 February 2025, Japan officially designated the three chemicals as Class I Specified Chemical Substances, in line with the scheduled notice.    Original Text:  On 5 December ...

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