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California’s OEHHA Adds New Toxicity Endpoint for Bisphenol S BPS in Proposition 65 List

Feb 26, 2025 | California’s OEHHA Adds New Toxicity Endpoint for Bisphenol S BPS in Proposition 65 List

The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has expanded the Proposition 65 listing for Bisphenol S (BPS) to include male reproductive toxicity, effective January 3, 2025....

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EU Packaging Law to Impose Strict PFAS Restrictions in Food Packaging by 2026

Feb 25, 2025 | EU Packaging Law to Impose Strict PFAS Restrictions in Food Packaging by 2026

The European Union has introduced restrictions on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in food contact materials (FCMs) under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).  These measures...

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Canada Seeks Input on Risk Management of Chlorinated Alkanes under CEPA
Canada Seeks Input on Risk Management of Chlorinated Alkanes under CEPA
Feb 25, 2025

On February 13, 2025, the Government of Canada launched a consultation on risk management measures for short-chain chlorinated alkanes (SCCAs), medium-chain chlorinated alkanes (MCCAs), and long-chain...

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Regulatory Updates on Trisiloxane and Terpene Substances in Canada
Regulatory Updates on Trisiloxane and Terpene Substances in Canada
Feb 25, 2025

On January 25, 2025, the Government of Canada published regulatory updates in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 159, Number 4, regarding the management of chemical substances, specifically addressing...

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Ukraine Notifies WTO of Draft Law on Biocidal Products Regulation
Ukraine Notifies WTO of Draft Law on Biocidal Products Regulation
Feb 25, 2025

On 13 February 2025, Ukraine officially notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of its Draft Law "On Making Available on the Market and Use of Biocidal Products", developed (issued) by the Ministr...

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Indonesian Cosmetics Notification System 3.0 Launched: A New Era in Product Notification and Compliance
Indonesian Cosmetics Notification System 3.0 Launched: A New Era in Product Notification and Compliance
Feb 24, 2025

The Indonesian Cosmetics Notification System 3.0 officially launched on January 2, 2025, bringing with it a number of significant updates designed to enhance the product notification process. With a p...

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