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Jul 15, 2025 | Japan publishes GHS Classified Chemicals list for FY 2024
On 14 July 2025, Japan's National Institute of Technology and Evaluation (NITE) published a list of 186 substances classified in accordance with the Globally Harmonized System for Classification and L...
Jul 14, 2025 | EU Proposes Simplification of CLP, Cosmetics and Fertiliser Rules; Key Labelling Requirements to Be Postponed to 2028
On 8 July 2025, the European Commission published a wide-ranging legislative proposal package aimed at simplifying the EU’s chemicals legislation. This includes significant proposed amendments to the...
UK Launches Consultation on Further Extensions to UK REACH Deadlines Amid Ongoing ATRm Development
Jul 14, 2025
The UK Government has launched a public consultation on proposals to extend the transitional registration submission deadlines under UK REACH further. Published on 14 July 2025 by the Department for E...
Canada Proposes Stricter Controls on Precursor Chemicals and Pill-Making Equipment to Curb Fentanyl Crisis
Jul 14, 2025
In an effort to combat Canada’s growing opioid crisis, Health Canada under the Government of Canada, has proposed significant regulatory changes to tighten controls over precursor chemicals and design...
UK Adopts Restriction on Lead in Ammunition Under UK REACH
Jul 11, 2025
On 10 July 2025, the UK government published its final decision to restrict the use and placing on the market of lead in ammunition under UK REACH. Adopted by the Department for Environment, Food and...
ECHA Asks RAC to Reassess Glyphosate Classification Based on New Information
Jul 10, 2025
On 25 June 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) formally requested that its Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) reassess the hazard classification of glyphosate (CAS no 1071-83-6) under Article...
EPA Extends Postponement of TCE Rule Provisions for TSCA Exempt Uses
Jul 09, 2025
On June 23, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a 60-day extension of the postponement of specific regulatory provisions from its final rule on trichloroethylene (TCE) under...
UK Launches Public Consultation on Reforms to BPR, CLP and PIC Rules
Jul 09, 2025
The UK’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched an eight-week public consultation on proposed legislative reforms for chemicals regulation in Great Britain. The consultation, which runs until...
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