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Singapore Strengthens Hazardous Substances Regulations Under Environmental Protection and Management Act

Feb 20, 2025 | Singapore Strengthens Hazardous Substances Regulations Under Environmental Protection and Management Act

In a significant move to enhance environmental safety, Singapore's National Environment Agency (NEA) has announced amendments to the Environmental Protection and Management Act 1999, specifically targ...

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Draft Indian Standard for Phosphorus Oxychloride Technical – Specifications Open for Public Comments

Feb 20, 2025 | Draft Indian Standard for Phosphorus Oxychloride Technical – Specifications Open for Public Comments

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has issued the draft Indian Standard for Phosphorus Oxychloride, Technical - Specification (Second Revision of IS 11657) for public review and comments. This draft...

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Japan publishes J4CE 2024 case studies report showcasing circular economy initiatives
Japan publishes J4CE 2024 case studies report showcasing circular economy initiatives
Feb 20, 2025

On 17 February 2025, Japan released a document entitled "J4CE 2024 Noteworthy Cases", which highlights key circular economy initiatives, led by businesses and local governments under the Japan Circula...

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Japan designates three POPs as Class I Specified Chemical Substances
Japan designates three POPs as Class I Specified Chemical Substances
Feb 18, 2025

Update: On 18 February 2025, Japan designated three POPs as Class I Specified Chemical Substances, in line with the scheduled notice. As of this date, there are a total of 39 chemicals on the list. ...

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Japan Amends Import Customs Clearance Procedures under CSCL – Effective February 2025
Japan Amends Import Customs Clearance Procedures under CSCL – Effective February 2025
Feb 18, 2025

Update: On 18 February 2025, the updated import customs clearance procedure became effective, in line with the scheduled notice.    Original Text:  On February 6, 2025, the updated import cus...

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Japan to add methoxychlor dechlorane plus and UV-328 to the Export Trade Control Order
Japan to add methoxychlor dechlorane plus and UV-328 to the Export Trade Control Order
Feb 18, 2025

Update: On 18 February 2025, Japan officially designated the three chemicals as Class I Specified Chemical Substances, in line with the scheduled notice.    Original Text:  On 5 December 2024...

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