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Chile Strengthens Medical Device Regulations

Mar 10, 2025 | Chile Strengthens Medical Device Regulations

The Chilean Ministry of Health has officially incorporated immunohematological reagents into the sanitary control regime established under Article 111 of the Sanitary Code. This measure, enacted throu...

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Thailand Updates Cosmetic Regulations: New Rules on Preservatives and Banned Ingredients

Mar 10, 2025 | Thailand Updates Cosmetic Regulations: New Rules on Preservatives and Banned Ingredients

The Ministry of Public Health and the Cosmetics Committee of Thailand have introduced significant regulatory updates affecting the cosmetics industry. The latest announcements, published in the Royal...

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EPA Extends Public Comment Period for Draft TSCA Risk Evaluation for 1,3-Butadiene
EPA Extends Public Comment Period for Draft TSCA Risk Evaluation for 1,3-Butadiene
Mar 10, 2025

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has extended the public comment period for its draft TSCA risk evaluation for 1,3-butadiene. Originally set to close on February 3, 2025, the deadline is...

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Japan amends Industrial Safety and Health Act to enhance safety data sheet delivery
Japan amends Industrial Safety and Health Act to enhance safety data sheet delivery
Mar 10, 2025

On 3 March 2025, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of draft revisions to the Industrial Safety and Health Act (ISHA) aimed at enhancing...

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South Korea announces partial revision of classification and labelling rules for chemical substances
South Korea announces partial revision of classification and labelling rules for chemical substances
Mar 07, 2025

On February 12, 2025, South Korea’s National Institute of Chemical Safety (NICS) announced a partial revision of the classification and labelling of certain chemical substances. The revision includes...

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South Korea launches voluntary reporting period for K-REACH violations – offers penalty exemptions
South Korea launches voluntary reporting period for K-REACH violations – offers penalty exemptions
Mar 07, 2025

The South Korean Ministry of Environment (MoE), in collaboration with the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), has launched an 8-month voluntary reporting period, starting from February 28, 2025. This initiativ...

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