Dec 13, 2023 | Thailand to add PFHxS to List of Hazardous Substances
Thailand's Department of Industrial Works (DIW) has held a public consultation on the proposed amendments to the List of Hazardous Substances under the Hazardous Substances Act B.E. 2535 (1992). The d...
Dec 10, 2023 | Singapore holds public consultation on proposed controls for formaldehyde in paints
The National Environment Agency (NEA) of Singapore is seeking feedback on proposed regulations regarding formaldehyde content in paints. The aim is to restrict the availability (both in retail stores ...
Indonesia signs agreement with foreign halal certification bodies for Halal certificate acceptance
Dec 12, 2023
On 18 November 2023, the Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs) were signed between the Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs' Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) and 37 foreign Halal Certific...
Persistent Organic Pollutant PFHxS banned in Great Britain
Dec 11, 2023
On 16 November 2023, an amendment to the Persistent Organic Pollutant (POPs) Regulation came into force in Great Britain (England, Scotland, and Wales). The amendment adds perfluorohexane sulfonic aci...
Thai Ministry of Public Health Introduces Online Registration System for Hazardous Substances
Dec 11, 2023
On 29 November 2023, the Thai Ministry of Public Health issued a Draft Notification outlining the registration, issuance, and renewal procedures for hazardous substances. The focus of this initiative ...
Thailand Notifies WTO of Draft Notification on Criteria for Refilling Type 1 Hazardous Substances
Dec 11, 2023
On 29 November 2023, Thailand has officially notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of the Draft Notification of the Ministry of Public Health concerning the criteria, procedures, and conditions ...
Thailand Notifies WTO on Exemption from Hazardous Substances Act Compliance
Dec 11, 2023
On 29 November 2023, Thailand has officially informed the World Trade Organization (WTO) about its intention to seek exemption from complying with the Hazardous Substances Act B.E. 2535 (1992). The Dr...
NMPA enforced Management Rules for Toothpaste Registration
Dec 11, 2023
The Chinese Supervision and Management Measures of Toothpaste Products has been enforced since 2023.12.1. To facilitate the enforcement of the Measures, NMPA published and enforced the Management Ru...
South Korea designates THB as a prohibited ingredient for cosmetic use.
Dec 07, 2023
On December 7, 2023, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS, Director Oh Yoo-kyung) announced that 1,2,4-trihydroxybenzenes (THB) will be designated as a prohibited raw material for use in cosmeti...
EU proposal to lower the HBCDD limits
Dec 07, 2023
On November 28, 2023, the European Commission launched a consultation on a draft Act concerning the persistent organic pollutant (POP) hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD). The Commission aims to eliminate ...
South Korea aims to make cars safe from chemicals.
Dec 07, 2023
On November 11, 2023, the Ministry of Environment (Minister Han Hwa-jin) announced that it will implement a ‘Chemical-Safe Car Management’ initiative as part of the 4th Chemical Safety Week. The a...
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