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Jul 11, 2025 | UK Adopts Restriction on Lead in Ammunition Under UK REACH
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...
Jul 10, 2025 | ECHA Asks RAC to Reassess Glyphosate Classification Based on New Information
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...
South Korea Announces Draft Establishment of “Standard Quantity Thresholds for Hazardous Chemicals”
Jul 08, 2025
On July 8, 2025, South Korea announced the draft establishment of “Standard Quantity Thresholds for Hazardous Chemicals”. In response to the overhaul of the toxic substance designation and management...
South Korea Proposes Full Revision of the “Detailed Handling Standards for Hazardous Chemicals”
Jul 08, 2025
On July 6, 2025, South Korea proposed a full revision of the “Detailed Handling Standards for Hazardous Chemicals” to align with recent amendments to the Chemical Substances Control Act and the Act on...
South Africa Implements GHS Revision 10 for Classification and Labelling from 1 July 2025
Jul 08, 2025
On 1 July 2025, the transition period for the introduction of the tenth revised edition of the Globally Harmonized System for Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS 10) was completed. The Sou...
Jordan mandates GHS labelling of chemical substances from 1 June 2025
Jul 08, 2025
Update: In line with the timeline specified in the WTO notification, Jordan’s standard DJS 990:2024 has entered into force. Mandatory GHS labelling for chemicals substances and mixtures apply from 1...
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