
Dec 04, 2024 | Denmark Proposes to Ban PFAS in Clothing Footwear and Waterproofing Agents by 2026
On 27 November 2024, Denmark notified the European Commission of a draft Order to ban per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer products. The proposed measure targets clothing, footwear, ...

Dec 04, 2024 | EU Moves Ahead with Approval of DBNPA BIT and Formic Acid for Biocidal Products to Improve Safety and Standards
The European Commission has announced plans to approve three active substances - 2,2-Dibromo-2-cyanoacetamide (DBNPA), 1,2-Benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one (BIT) and formic acid - for specific uses in biocida...

China Adds 36 New Substances to National Chemical Inventory for Better Environmental Management
Dec 03, 2024
China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) has recently updated the Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances in China (IECSC) by adding 36 new chemical substances. The announcement, made on ...

EU Proposes Restrictions on CMR Substances under REACH
Dec 02, 2024
The European Union has notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft Commission Regulation proposing amendments to the REACH Regulation (Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006). The amendment aims to i...

EU Draft Decision Seeks to Ban Ethylene Oxide in Biocidal Products
Dec 02, 2024
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...

South Korea Seeks Feedback on Toxic Substances Regulation Amendments.
Dec 02, 2024
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...

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 Highlig...

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...

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...
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