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Sep 15, 2023 | Vietnam sets workplace exposure limits for 80 chemicals

On August 21, 2023, the Ministry of Health of Vietnam issued a draft circular XX/2024/TT-BYT promulgating the National Technical Regulation on the Permissible Exposure Limits for 80 Chemicals in the W...

Chemical industry Human health exposure Regulatory Updates
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Sep 11, 2023 | Brazil's ANVISA has recently introduced revisions to the registration criteria for bleach sanitizing products

Published on September 1st, Resolution RDC No 813/2023 supersedes the previous May 2022 resolution, RDC No 698/2022. While a significant portion of the 2022 requirements remains intact, this new regul...

Hazardous chemicals Latin America
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India: Voluntary Code of Conduct for six chemicals not controlled under Regulation of Controlled Substances
Sep 13, 2023

India is a party to the 1988 UN Convention against Illicit Traffick in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS). The convention regulates 33 chemicals, but so far India has only regulated 27 ...

Chemical industry Import/export restrictions Restricted use
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New Indian draft standard for plastic feeding and drinking containers for children
Sep 13, 2023

On 17 August 2023, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) published a Draft Indian Standard with the title Plastic Feeding and Drinking Containers Accessories and Cutleries for Infant and Child Use Spec...

BIS Plastics Food contact materials
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Japan Notifies WTO of Strict Measures Against PFHxS and its Derivatives
Sep 12, 2023

In a significant move aimed at curbing environmental pollution, Japan has officially notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of its intention to designate Perfluorohexane Sulfonate (PFHxS), its is...

Chemical inventory MHLW
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Three requests from the European Commission for suggestions on legislative proposals!
Sep 12, 2023

The European Commission issued three solicitations for feedback on August 23, 2023: on the WEEE Directive, on the new end-of-life vehicle regulations, and on eco-design standards and labelling of elec...

Circular economy Electrical & electronics Green & sustainable chemistry
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Indonesia revises its guidelines for cosmetic product information document
Sep 12, 2023

On 2 August 2023, the Indonesian Agency for Drug and Food Control (BPOM) published the revised guidelines on the information required for the cosmetics Product Information Document (DIP). The guidelin...

Cosmetic Products Product registration/ notification
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Brazil Revives the National Commission on Chemical Safety: A Significant Boost for Chemical Regulation
Sep 08, 2023

Brazil is set to make significant strides in its chemical regulatory landscape with the reinstatement of the National Commission on Chemical Safety (CONASQ). This move, initiated by President Lula&#39...

Chemical inventory Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability Chemical Framework South America Latin America
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EU notifies WTO of proposal to approve ADBAC/BKC C12-C16 for use in biocidal products
Sep 07, 2023

On 6 September 2023, the European Union notified to the World Trade Organization (WTO) a draft Commission Implementing Regulation approving Alkyl (C12-16) dimethylbenzyl ammonium chloride (ADBAC/BKC (...

Active ingredient Biocides EU
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Singapore Implements Regulatory Measures for 4 Hazardous Substances
Sep 07, 2023

On 24 July 2023, Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) announced that the listings for four substances (dechlorane plus, methoxychlor, UV-328, and terbufos) will be changed due to the decisi...

POPs Rotterdam Convention Pesticides
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Great Britain: New guidance on the requirements for residue data from 1 January 2024
Sep 07, 2023

On 5 September 2023, the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) announced the publication of new guidance on how to meet aspects of the residue data requirements. The new guidance will apply from 1 Janu...

HSE Plant Protection Products (PPP)

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