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New Zealand EPA Proposes to Ban Chlorpyrifos Following Reassessment of Risks

Nov 25, 2024 | New Zealand EPA Proposes to Ban Chlorpyrifos Following Reassessment of Risks

New Zealand’s Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has launched a full reassessment of chlorpyrifos (CAS No 2921-88-2), an organophosphate insecticide widely used by professionals to control pests...

Pesticides POPs Product restrictions / prohibitions Stockholm Convention Pest control
AICIS Consultation: Key Updates to the List of Chemicals with High Hazards for Categorisation for 2025

Nov 25, 2024 | AICIS Consultation: Key Updates to the List of Chemicals with High Hazards for Categorisation for 2025

The Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) is seeking feedback on proposed updates to the list of chemicals with high hazards for categorisation and categorization guidelines for...

AICIS Consultation Environment Hazardous chemicals Guidelines Human Health
EPA Strengthens Farmworker and Community Safety with Final AEZ Rule and Interim Guidance
EPA Strengthens Farmworker and Community Safety with Final AEZ Rule and Interim Guidance
Nov 25, 2024

On 22 November 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the release of interim guidance and additional resources to support implementation of the final rule for the Agricultural...

Pesticides Agrochemicals USA Environmental Protection Agency EPA
China Proposes Draft for Cosmetics Safety Risk Monitoring: Key Updates and Implications
China Proposes Draft for Cosmetics Safety Risk Monitoring: Key Updates and Implications
Nov 22, 2024

On 17 October 2024, China notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of its proposed Provisions for Cosmetics Safety Risks Monitoring (G/TBT/N/CHN/1931). This nine-page draft, issued by the National...

Cosmetic Products National Medical Products Administration NMPA China
South Africa's New Food Additive Regulations Set to Take Effect in 2025.
South Africa's New Food Additive Regulations Set to Take Effect in 2025.
Nov 22, 2024

On 1 November 2024, the South African Minister of Health published the Regulations Relating to the Use of Food Additives in Foodstuffs, 2024. The regulations, which were developed under the Foodstuffs...

GMP South Africa Africa Food Additives
Chile’s New Regulation on Lubricant Oil Recycling Targets Sustainability
Chile’s New Regulation on Lubricant Oil Recycling Targets Sustainability
Nov 22, 2024

In a significant step towards environmental sustainability, the Chilean government issued a Supreme Decree on 11 November 2024, focused on improving the collection, recycling and proper disposal of lu...

EPR for used oil Latin America Extended Producer Responsability
Uruguay Adopts New MERCOSUR Regulation on Cosmetics Hygiene Product Standards
Uruguay Adopts New MERCOSUR Regulation on Cosmetics Hygiene Product Standards
Nov 22, 2024

On 24 October 2024, the Uruguayan government adopted through Decree No. 284/024, the updated MERCOSUR regulations for the classification of personal hygiene products, cosmetics, and perfumes,. This is...

Cosmetic Products Latin America
ECHA Launches IUCLID v8.13.2: Enhancing User Experience and Functionality
ECHA Launches IUCLID v8.13.2: Enhancing User Experience and Functionality
Nov 22, 2024

On 11 November 2024, the European Union Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced the release of a new service version for the International Uniform Chemical Information Database (IUCLID). This most recent ve...

European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) IUCLID update

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