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Apr 23, 2025 | India extends enforcement date of Quality Control Orders for two chemicals
The Indian Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals has extended the enforcement dates of the Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for vinyl acetate monomer and methyl/ethyl acrylate. The notification was...
Apr 23, 2025 | Gulf Countries Update Pesticide Residue Limits in Agricultural and Food Products
On 16 April 2025, seven Gulf countries (United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen) submitted a joint addendum to the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding their dr...
Switzerland Notifies WTO of Amendments to Chemical Safety Regulations
Apr 22, 2025
On 14 April 2025, Switzerland notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of two proposed amendments to its chemical safety regulations. These amendments aim to enhance public health protection by res...
Japan Adds 17 Chemicals to List of Strong Mutagens
Apr 22, 2025
On 10 April 2025, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare (MHLW) updated its list of chemicals identified as strong mutagens on the Workplace Safety Site. With this update, MHLW added 17 newly...
India Launches Global Tariff and Trade Helpdesk to Support Exporters and Importers
Apr 16, 2025
On 11 April 2025, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, launched the 'Global Tariff and Trade Helpdesk'. This initiative aims to assist Indian ex...
South Korea Proposes Revision of the Standards for Hazardous Chemical Transport Facilities
Apr 15, 2025
On March 28, 2025, the National Institute of Chemical Safety in South Korea announced a partial revision of the Standards for Installation and Management of Hazardous Chemical Transport Facilities. Th...
India Publishes Battery Waste Management Amendment Rules 2025 – Key Updates and Compliance Requirements
Apr 15, 2025
The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has introduced amendments to the Battery Waste Management Rules, 2025, refining compliance requirements under the Extended Producer Res...
Thailand Opens Public Consultation on Cosmetics Law Review
Apr 14, 2025
The Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched a nationwide public consultation to assess and improve the current regulatory framework governing cosmetics. The review centers on the Cosmetic...
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