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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

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

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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Bureau of Indian Standards Opens Public Consultation on Draft Revision for Lactic Acid Food Grade Specifications IS 9971 - First Revision
Bureau of Indian Standards Opens Public Consultation on Draft Revision for Lactic Acid Food Grade Specifications IS 9971 - First Revision
Feb 18, 2025

On February 6, 2025, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) released for public consultation a draft of the revised specifications for Lactic Acid, Food Grade (First Revision of IS 9971). The draft, whi...

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