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Apr 28, 2025 | Philippines Launches National Plastic Action Partnership to Tackle Plastic Pollution and Promote Circular Economy
In a significant move to address its growing plastic waste crisis, the Philippines has launched the National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP) - a multi-sectoral initiative aimed at promoting a circul...
Apr 25, 2025 | EPA Finalizes Stronger Rules to Cut Ethylene Oxide Emissions and Reduce Cancer Risk
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized its Interim Decision on Ethylene Oxide (EtO), a widely used pesticide and sterilizing agent. EPA announced stronger protections to reduce c...
China Seeks Industry Feedback on Long-Chain PFCA Control Lists under Stockholm Convention
Apr 24, 2025
China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) is seeking public feedback on draft indicative lists of long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (PFCAs), their salts, and related compounds. These substa...
Great Britain Proposes New Entries for the GB MCL List: Classification and Labelling of 30 Hazardous Chemicals
Apr 24, 2025
The United Kingdom has notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft regulation proposing the addition of 30 substances to the GB Mandatory Classification and Labelling (GB MCL) List. This is...
India Amends FSSAI Packaging Regulations to Permit Recycled Plastics in Food Packaging
Apr 24, 2025
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has introduced significant amendments to the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulations, 2025 to allow the use of specific categories of...
India extends enforcement date of Quality Control Orders for two chemicals
Apr 23, 2025
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...
Gulf Countries Update Pesticide Residue Limits in Agricultural and Food Products
Apr 23, 2025
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...
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