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EPA Extends Postponement of TCE Rule Provisions for TSCA Exempt Uses

Jul 09, 2025 | EPA Extends Postponement of TCE Rule Provisions for TSCA Exempt Uses

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...

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UK Launches Public Consultation on Reforms to BPR, CLP and PIC Rules

Jul 09, 2025 | UK Launches Public Consultation on Reforms to BPR, CLP and PIC Rules

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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South Korea Announces Draft Establishment of “Standard Quantity Thresholds for Hazardous Chemicals”
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...

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South Korea Proposes Full Revision of the “Detailed Handling Standards for Hazardous Chemicals”
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...

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South Africa Implements GHS Revision 10 for Classification and Labelling from 1 July 2025
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...

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Jordan mandates GHS labelling of chemical substances from 1 June 2025
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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Türkiye's First Climate Law Enacted: Critical Changes for Chemical Industry
Türkiye's First Climate Law Enacted: Critical Changes for Chemical Industry
Jul 08, 2025

Türkiye's first comprehensive climate legislation, the Climate Law, has been approved by parliament. This new regulation introduces fundamental changes in greenhouse gas emission reduction and climate...

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Vietnam Issues Updated Licensing Procedures for Transporting Dangerous Goods by Waterway and Rail
Vietnam Issues Updated Licensing Procedures for Transporting Dangerous Goods by Waterway and Rail
Jul 07, 2025

On 23 June 2025, Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) issued Decision 1781/QD-BCT, introducing revised procedures for granting, amending, and re-granting licenses for the transport of d...

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