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Mar 21, 2024 | Singapore to Phase Out Fire-Fighting Foams Containing PFAS Chemicals
On 15 March 2024, Singapore has announced plans to phase out the use of firefighting foams containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) listed under the Stockholm Convention. Singapore is a p...
Mar 21, 2024 | India extends Quality Control Orders for 18 chemicals
India’s Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) has extended the Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for several chemicals. The notifications were published in the Gazette of India on 5, 6, 7 and...
ECHA calls for comments on proposal to classify chlorpyrifos as a persistent organic pollutant
Mar 21, 2024
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is seeking feedback from stakeholders on the draft risk management evaluation for chlorpyrifos, a pesticide proposed for listing as persistent organic pollutant (P...
Revisions to the Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizer Regulations proposed by Thailand
Mar 21, 2024
On 2 February 2024, the Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA) submitted two draft notifications to the World Trade Organization (WTO). The goal of both drafts is to protect human health and provide...
Swedish Chemicals Agency updates PRIO tool with new criteria to identify hazardous substances
Mar 20, 2024
On 26 February 2024, the Swedish Chemicals Agency (KEMI) announced the latest update of its PRIO tool. The update extends the tool's criteria to include the new hazard classes in the latest update of...
FDA Investigates Benzene Contamination in Drugs Urges Manufacturers to Take Action
Mar 19, 2024
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has initiated an investigation into the cause of benzene contamination in certain drugs, raising concerns about potential health risks associated with the presen...
South Korea partially revises Notice of Designation of Toxic Substances.
Mar 18, 2024
On January 10, 2024, the National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER) in South Korea published a partial amendment to the Notice of Designation of Toxic Substances. The amendment will come into...
South Korea has drawn up an amendment to the Guidelines for Alternatives to Animal Testing.
Mar 18, 2024
On March 14, 2024, the South Korean National Institute of Food and Drug Safety Evaluation published a draft of the ‘Guidelines for Alternatives to Animal Testing Methods’ to help improve the internati...
European Parliament Backs Tougher Toy Safety Rules to Protect Children
Mar 18, 2024
In response to growing concerns about toy safety, the European Parliament has backed tougher rules to protect children from potential dangers posed by toys. The new rules, adopted with overwhelming su...
25 new substances added to Great Britain Mandatory Classification and Labelling List
Mar 18, 2024
On 12 March 2024, the UKs Health and Safety Executive (HSE) announced that 25 chemical substances have been added to the Great Britain Mandatory Classification and Labelling List (GB MCL). These addit...
Latest updates to the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals
Mar 18, 2024
During the months of December 2023 and January, February, and March 2024, the Australian Industrial Chemistry Introductory Scheme (AICIS) has made several updates to the Australian Inventory of Indust...
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