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Oct 12, 2025 | Brazil Launches National Strategy to Eliminate Ocean Plastic by 2030
On 7 October 2025, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed Decree No. 12,644, officially establishing the National Strategy for a Plastic-Free Ocean (ENOP). The plan sets out actions through 2030...
Oct 10, 2025 | Canada’s Federal Plastics Registry: Reporting Obligations, Phased Implementation, and National Scope
Established under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA), the Federal Plastics Registry (FPR), is a central element in Canada’s efforts to reduce plastic waste and promote a circular e...
New Zealand Expands E-Waste Permit Requirements to Include Non-Hazardous Waste
Oct 10, 2025
Importers and exporters in New Zealand are reminded that from 25 July 2025, permits are required not only for hazardous but also for non-hazardous e-waste shipments. This expansion of New Zealand’s ex...
China Releases 34 New National Food Safety Standards Including Updated Limits on Contaminants (GB 2762-2025)
Oct 09, 2025
On September 25, 2025, China’s National Health Commission (NHC) and the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) jointly announced the release of 32 new national food safety standards and 2 a...
India Issues Draft BIS Standard for Safe Handling Caustic Potash to Prevent Health Risks and Accidents
Oct 09, 2025
In a significant move to enhance workplace safety, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) issued a draft revision on 25 September 2025 titled ‘Caustic Potash - Code of Safety (First Revision of IS 6954)...
Release of QSAR Toolbox 4.8: Improved Usability, Transparency and Security
Oct 08, 2025
The latest version of the OECD QSAR Toolbox version 4.8 has been released, introducing new functionalities and technical improvements to enhance usability, transparency, and data security. The QSAR To...
Canada Finalizes Assessment on Phosphoric Acid Derivatives Group
Oct 08, 2025
zThe Government of Canada has released an update on the Phosphoric Acid Derivatives Group, a set of substances assessed under the Chemicals Management Plan (CMP). The latest publication provides th...
Canada Moves to Phase Out PFAS in Firefighting Foams
Oct 08, 2025
The Government of Canada has taken a significant step toward addressing the risks posed by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as “forever chemicals.” On September 26, 2025, Env...
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