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Mar 10, 2025 | Japan amends Industrial Safety and Health Act to enhance safety data sheet delivery
On 3 March 2025, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of draft revisions to the Industrial Safety and Health Act (ISHA) aimed at enhancing...
Mar 07, 2025 | South Korea announces partial revision of classification and labelling rules for chemical substances
On February 12, 2025, South Korea’s National Institute of Chemical Safety (NICS) announced a partial revision of the classification and labelling of certain chemical substances. The revision includes...
South Korea launches voluntary reporting period for K-REACH violations – offers penalty exemptions
Mar 07, 2025
The South Korean Ministry of Environment (MoE), in collaboration with the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), has launched an 8-month voluntary reporting period, starting from February 28, 2025. This initiativ...
South Korea implements pilot project to strengthen biocide safety in home appliances
Mar 07, 2025
From 2028, only approved biocidal products will be allowed in household appliances in South Korea and safety controls will be strengthened. In preparation for this, the Ministry of Environment (MoE),...
Argentina Modifies Lead Content Regulations for Paints and Coatings
Mar 07, 2025
The Argentine Ministry of Health has issued Resolution 915/2025, updating existing regulations on lead content in paints, lacquers, and varnishes. The new resolution introduces significant changes aim...
Japan establishes new standards for PFOS and PFOA in mineral water
Mar 07, 2025
On 26 February 2025, Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a proposed revision to water quality standards under the Food Sanitation Act. This revision ai...
Brazil's CONASQ Endorses Proposal to Limit Hazardous Substances in Electronics
Mar 04, 2025
The Brazilian National Commission on Chemical Safety (CONASQ) has approved a proposal to restrict the use of hazardous substances in electronic and electrical products. This decision was reached durin...
Brazil Launches Environmental Monitoring Strategy for PFOS and Pesticides
Feb 28, 2025
On February 20, 2025, Brazil officially launched the "Environmental Monitoring Strategy for PFOS and Pesticides," a groundbreaking initiative to track pesticide contamination and enhance public health...
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