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Jul 16, 2024 | South Korea revises guidelines for alternative animal testing methods for cosmetics.
On July 15, 2024, the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) announced revised guidelines for alternative animal testing methods for cosmetics. The move aims to improve the international compe...
Jul 16, 2024 | Australia Rolling Action Plan: Chemical Evaluations List Update
The Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) has released its updated Rolling Action Plan (RAP), which lists ongoing and recently completed chemical evaluations. This initiative is...
New Process to Request Substance Assessments under CEPA
Jul 16, 2024
Beginning in June 2024, the Canadian public will have an important new tool to protect the environment and public health. Under subsection 76(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEP...
CEPA 1999: Amendments to Storage Tank Systems Regulations
Jul 16, 2024
The Canadian Department of the Environment oversees several regulations under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA), including the Storage Tank Systems for Petroleum Products and Alli...
China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment Updates Chemical Substance Regulations
Jul 16, 2024
In May 2024, in accordance with the "Measures for the Environmental Management Registration of New Chemical Substances" (MEE Order No. 12) and the requirements outlined in the "Announcement on the Rel...
Singapore’s HSA Revises Fees for Cosmetic Notifications and GMP Certifications under the Health Products Fees Amendment Regulations 2024
Jul 15, 2024
Effective 1 July 2024, Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has announced a revision to its fee structure for cosmetic product notifications and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certifications...
Amendment to New Zealand EPA Notice: Important Update for Importers and Manufacturers of Hazardous Substances
Jul 15, 2024
On June 12, 2024, the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) published the Hazardous Substances (Importers and Manufacturers) Amendment Notice 2024 under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (...
Import of mercury-containing medical devices banned in Malaysia from 1 June 2024
Jul 09, 2024
Effective 1 June 2024, Malaysia has implemented a ban on the import of two medical devices containing mercury: thermometers and sphygmomanometers which are commonly used to measure blood pressure. Thi...
Proposal to Update Permissible Limit Values for Chemical Agents in the Work Environment in Peru
Jul 08, 2024
In an effort to protect the health of workers and update regulations in line with scientific and technological advances, the Peruvian Ministry of Health (MINSA) has announced a proposed revision of An...
Vietnam Announces National Plan for Management and Elimination of Ozone-Depleting Substances
Jul 08, 2024
On June 11, 2024, Vietnam promulgated Decision No. 496/QD-TTg, establishing a national plan for the management and removal of restricted substances that deplete the ozone layer and greenhouse gases, w...
India: CPCB Launches EPR Portal for Used Oil Management Allows Producers to Register Online
Jul 08, 2024
In India, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has launched the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) portal for used oil management, effective from 1 April 2024. The online portal, mandated b...
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