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Dec 02, 2024 | EU Draft Decision Seeks to Ban Ethylene Oxide in Biocidal Products
On 20 November 2024, the European Union (EU) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft Commission Implementing Decision proposing the non-approval of ethylene oxide as an active substance...
Dec 02, 2024 | South Korea Seeks Feedback on Toxic Substances Regulation Amendments.
On November 12, 2024, the Ministry of Environment announced an amendment to the "Regulations on the Specified Quantities of Toxic Substances, Restricted Substances, Prohibited Substances, and Permitte...
Peru's Recyclable Plastic Tableware Regulation: A Step Toward Sustainability
Dec 02, 2024
Peru's Draft Technical Regulation on Recyclable Plastic Tableware and Utensils outlines new standards aimed at fostering a circular economy while addressing environmental concerns associated with sing...
Malaysia Proposes Amendments to Food Regulations on Pesticide Residue Limits.
Dec 02, 2024
The Malaysian Ministry of Health has proposed amendments to the Sixteenth Schedule of the Food Regulations 1985, specifically concerning pesticide residue limits in food products. Key Highligh...
Thailand Strengthens Labelling Regulations for Volatile Substances
Nov 28, 2024
The Ministry of Public Health and the Ministry of Industry in Thailand have jointly issued a new Ministerial Regulation under the Narcotics Code Act B.E. 2564, which establishes new labelling requirem...
India Seeks Feedback on Revised Standard for Poster Colors: Proposes Lead Limit of 10 ppm
Nov 28, 2024
India’s Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is seeking public consultation on the first revision of its standard for poster colors, which are commonly used in commercial design and artwork. Established i...
India Launches First Standard for Paper-Based Food Contact Materials to Ensure Consumer Safety
Nov 28, 2024
In a significant move to enhance food safety, India’s Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has launched a public consultation on the country’s first-ever standard for paper-based materials used in the del...
India’s Bureau of Indian Standards BIS Revises Standards for Metallic Zinc Powder Potassium Iodate and Barium Chloride
Nov 28, 2024
India’s Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is currently seeking feedback on several revised standards for key chemicals used across industries, including metallic zinc powder, potassium iodate and bariu...
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