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Japan amends New Chemical Substances List: 119 Substances Added

Jun 27, 2025 | Japan amends New Chemical Substances List: 119 Substances Added

On 27 June 2025, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) announced the addition of 119 new chemicals to the New Chemicals List under the Industrial Safety and Health Act (ISHA). This upd...

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China Adds Two New Cosmetic Ingredients to Official Catalogue

Jun 26, 2025 | China Adds Two New Cosmetic Ingredients to Official Catalogue

On June 24, 2025, China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) announced the dynamic adjustment of the Catalogue of Used Cosmetic Ingredients. This catalogue will now be updated regularly a...

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Mercosur Approves New Technical Regulation for Cleaning Products
Mercosur Approves New Technical Regulation for Cleaning Products
Jun 26, 2025

On June 12, 2025, the Common Market of the South (Mercosur) adopted Resolution GMC No. 05/25, establishing a new technical regulation for the definition, classification, composition requirements, and...

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Peru Approves New Regulation Setting Lead Limits in Paints
Peru Approves New Regulation Setting Lead Limits in Paints
Jun 26, 2025

On June 24, 2025, Peru’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) enacted Decreto Supremo N° 007 2025 SA, establishing the Reglamento de la Ley N° 31182. The regulation sets a maximum lead content of 90 parts per m...

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South Korea Announces Major Overhaul of Hazardous Chemical Facility Regulations
South Korea Announces Major Overhaul of Hazardous Chemical Facility Regulations
Jun 26, 2025

On June 18, 2025, South Korea issued an official notice outlining a complete revision of the national regulation titled, “Notification on the Installation and Management of Facilities for the Manufact...

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EPA Grants Extension for Reporting Health and Safety Data on 16 Chemicals Under TSCA Risk Evaluation
EPA Grants Extension for Reporting Health and Safety Data on 16 Chemicals Under TSCA Risk Evaluation
Jun 26, 2025

Update  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a further extension of the reporting deadline for unpublished health and safety data on 16 chemicals under TSCA Section 8(d). Th...

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