Apr 03, 2024 | South Korea designates consumer chemical products as subject to safety verification.
On March 26, 2024, the South Korean Ministry of Environment (MoE) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of its decision to designate certain consumer chemical products subject to safety verifica...
Apr 02, 2024 | Israel’s Ministry of Health notifies draft cosmetic regulations to WTO
On 25 March 2024, Israel's Ministry of Health notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a new draft amendment to the Pharmacists Ordinance. The proposed amendment seeks to decrease trade b...
Mexico: Amendments to the Regulations of the CICOPLAFEST Agreement
Apr 01, 2024
On March 14, 2024, the "Agreement amending the previous one that establishes the goods whose import and export are subject to regulation by the agencies that make up the Intersecretarial Commission fo...
EPA Proposes New Rule Requiring Data Reporting on 16 Chemicals Under TSCA Risk Evaluation
Mar 29, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is introducing a rule under Section 8(d) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), mandating manufacturers (including importers) of 16 chemicals to sub...
EU Enforcement Authorities to Check Poison Centre Notifications
Mar 28, 2024
On 25 March 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced that enforcement authorities will check poison centre notifications (PCNs) of hazardous chemical mixtures in order to improve emergency...
Upcoming Changes to AICIS Categorisation Reporting and Recordkeeping from 24 April 2024
Mar 28, 2024
The Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) will implement significant changes to the Industrial Chemicals (General) Rules 2019, from 24 April 2024. These modifications are the res...
Canadian Consultation on Low Boiling Point Naphthas: Engaging Stakeholders in Regulatory Decision-Making
Mar 28, 2024
Health Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) are currently seeking feedback from industry stakeholders and interested parties on the regulation of low boiling point naphthas (LBPNs)....
South Korea’s National Assembly Passes Five Environmental Bills: Strengthening Chemical Management and Greenhouse Gas Reduction
Mar 26, 2024
On January 9, 2024, the South Korean Ministry of Environment announced that five environmental bills had been passed by the National Assembly. These bills aim to improve the registration and managemen...
US Court Approves Chromium 6 California Proposition 65 Settlement for Leather Industry Compliance
Mar 27, 2024
On February 21, 2024, the Alameda Superior Court approved a settlement between the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) and 28 leather footwear and glove companies. This settlement is a result of CEH...
China’s National Health Commission publishes new standards for Food Contact Materials
Mar 26, 2024
On 12 March 2024, the National Health Commission of China (NHC) released a new standard GB 4806.15-2024 for adhesives in materials used for food preparation and storage. This new standard introduces c...
South Korea opens public consultation on proposed limits for 39 toxic substances.
Mar 26, 2024
On March 14, 2024, the Ministry of Environment (MoE) in South Korea published the Administrative Notice of Partial Revision of Regulations on prescribed quantities of toxic substances, restricted sub...
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