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Japan revises notification procedure for new chemical substances under CSCL

Mar 21, 2025 | Japan revises notification procedure for new chemical substances under CSCL

On 17 March 2025, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), and Ministry of Environment (MOE) jointly published the amended process for the...

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African Development Bank Approves Landmark Project to Tackle Hazardous Chemicals and Waste in 11 African Nations

Mar 21, 2025 | African Development Bank Approves Landmark Project to Tackle Hazardous Chemicals and Waste in 11 African Nations

On January 21, 2025, the African Development Bank (AfDB) approved a new initiative, to address the problem of waste and hazardous chemicals in 11 African nations. The project focuses on the management...

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Bureau of Indian Standards Releases Draft Chromite Standard for Chemical Industries
Bureau of Indian Standards Releases Draft Chromite Standard for Chemical Industries
Mar 21, 2025

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released the Draft Indian Standard for Chromite for Chemical Industries — Specification (Second Revision), which outlines the updated requirements for chromite...

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Draft Indian Standard for Sulphuric Acid Specifications Released for Public Review
Draft Indian Standard for Sulphuric Acid Specifications Released for Public Review
Mar 21, 2025

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released a draft of the updated Indian Standard for Sulphuric Acid - Specification (Fifth Revision) for public comments. This draft standard, identified as CHD...

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South Korea notifies partial revision to the Regulations on Toxic Restricted Prohibited and Permitted Substances
South Korea notifies partial revision to the Regulations on Toxic Restricted Prohibited and Permitted Substances
Mar 20, 2025

On March 20, 2025, the South Korean Ministry of Environment (MoE) notified a partial revision to the Regulations on the Quantity Specifications for Toxic Substances, Restricted Substances, Prohibited...

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Thailand’s Updates Hazardous Substances List: Changes Impact Global Chemical Industry
Thailand’s Updates Hazardous Substances List: Changes Impact Global Chemical Industry
Mar 18, 2025

On 18 March 2025, Thailand’s Ministry of Industry has issued a major update to its List of Hazardous Substances (No. 8), which will come into effect the day after its publication in the Royal Gazette....

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