
Sep 07, 2023 | EU notifies WTO of proposal to approve ADBAC/BKC C12-C16 for use in biocidal products
On 6 September 2023, the European Union notified to the World Trade Organization (WTO) a draft Commission Implementing Regulation approving Alkyl (C12-16) dimethylbenzyl ammonium chloride (ADBAC/BKC (...

Sep 07, 2023 | Singapore Implements Regulatory Measures for 4 Hazardous Substances
On 24 July 2023, Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) announced that the listings for four substances (dechlorane plus, methoxychlor, UV-328, and terbufos) will be changed due to the decisi...

Great Britain: New guidance on the requirements for residue data from 1 January 2024
Sep 07, 2023
On 5 September 2023, the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) announced the publication of new guidance on how to meet aspects of the residue data requirements. The new guidance will apply from 1 Janu...

Comprehensive Guidelines for Lead Paints and Coatings Authorization and Labeling in Peru
Sep 06, 2023
Peru's General Directorate of Environmental Health and Food Safety (DIGESA) has introduced a new set of regulations designed to establish authorization and labeling standards for paints and coatin...

OECD eChemPortal updated with latest ECHA data
Sep 06, 2023
On 6 September 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced that the OECD eChemPortal has been updated with the latest data from ECHA’s database of REACH registrations. The update means that...

Pesticide Guidelines in Ecuador
Sep 06, 2023
Ecuador has recently released a draft regulation for public scrutiny, outlining the procedures governing the issuance of toxicological evaluation reports, modifications to existing reports, and the al...

Brazil Proposes Regulations in Food Additives
Sep 06, 2023
Brazil's health regulatory agency, ANVISA recently announced a proposal to amend Resolution RDC 778/2023, which governs food additives and adjuvants in food technology. This proposed resolution s...

ECHA calls for comments to identify six new Substances of Very High Concern
Sep 05, 2023
On 1 September 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published 6 new proposals to identify Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC). The consultation is open until 16 October 2023. Substan...

ECHA: IUCLID to replace REACH-IT online dossiers from January 2024
Sep 01, 2023
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has announced that IUCLID 6 will replace the REACH-IT online dossier preparation functionality. IUCLID 6 is offered via the ECHA Cloud Services (IUCLID Cloud). ...

South Korea notified the draft amendment of the Enforcement Decree and Enforcement Rule of the Act on Registration and Evaluation of Chemical Substances to the WTO.
Sep 01, 2023
On August 31, 2023, the South Korean Ministry of Environment (MoE) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of the draft partial amendment of the Enforcement Decree and Enforcement Rule of the Act ...
China published children cosmetic technical guidance
Sep 01, 2023
On 31st August 2023, the National Institute for Food and Drug Control of China (NIFDC) published the Technical Guidance Principles on Children Cosmetic Products. This guidance was enforced since 31st...
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