
Oct 30, 2024 | South Korea announces new guidelines for waste recycling chemicals.
On October 10, 2024, the Korea Environment Corporation (K-eco) announced an important update regarding the registration status of existing chemical substances used in waste recycling. According to Art...

Oct 30, 2024 | Türkiye Moves Ahead with KKDIK Implementation: Draft Circular to Address Key Industry Concerns
The Turkish Ministry of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change, and the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchange (TOBB) have met with the key companies from the industry to discuss the future o...

Peru’s Ministry of Health Opens Public Consultation on New Medical Device Regulations
Oct 28, 2024
The Peruvian Ministry of Health, MINSA, has issued Resolution No. 734-2024-MINSA, announcing the publication of draft regulations aimed at enhancing the registration, control, and health monitoring of...

Peru Updates its Occupational Chemical Exposure Limits to Protect Worker Health
Oct 28, 2024
On October 25, 2024, the Ministry of Health (MINSA) of Peru issued Ministerial Resolution No. 733-2024/MINSA, introducing crucial updates to Annexes I, II, and III of the "Regulation on Permissible Ex...

India extends enforcement date of Quality Control Orders for six fatty acids.
Oct 29, 2024
India’s Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) has extended the enforcement date of the Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for six fatty acids. The notifications were published in the Gazette ...

Thailand Launches Review of Hazardous Substance Act
Oct 28, 2024
Thailand is undertaking a detailed review of its Hazardous Substance Act, which governs the management of chemicals and hazardous substances in the country. The Department of Industrial Works (DIW) an...

AICIS Introduces Major Updates in Version 3 of Industrial Chemicals Categorisation Guidelines
Oct 25, 2024
On 24 September 2024, the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) introduced Version 3 of the Industrial Chemicals Categorisation Guidelines. This major update introduces specific ...

Upcoming Deadlines for Biocide Dossier Submissions and Renewals Announced by HSE
Oct 25, 2024
On 22 October 2024, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) published an update on biocide regulation in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), including important deadlines for dossier submission...

European Ombudsman Criticises Delays in Managing Hazardous Chemicals Under REACH Regulation
Oct 24, 2024
On 17 October 2024, the European Ombudsman published a recommendation calling on the European Commission to address delays in the authorisation of dangerous chemical substances under the REACH Regulat...

Deadline Approaching for Post-Introduction Declarations in Australia
Oct 24, 2024
The Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) is reminding businesses to submit their Post-Introduction Declarations (PIDs) for the 2023-2024 period by 30 November 2024. This applies...

Canada Introduces CEPA Watch List to Monitor Substances of Potential Concern
Oct 24, 2024
On October 4, 2024, Canada released a draft plan for the Watch List under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA). The Watch List will monitor substances that are potentially harmful to human...
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