
Aug 01, 2024 | South Korea discloses hazard assessment results of registered chemicals under K-REACH.
On June 28, 2024, the National Institute of Chemical Safety (NICS) in South Korea disclosed the results of the hazard assessment of registered chemicals in accordance with Article 42 (Disclosure of ...

Aug 01, 2024 | South Korea discloses pre-registration results under K-REACH.
On July 15, 2024, the Chemical Information Management Support Group in South Korea disclosed the results of pre-registered existing chemical substances in accordance with Article 42 (Disclosure of Che...

UA-REACH Regulation and Registration Deadlines Officially Published by Ukraine
Jul 31, 2024
Update: Please note that the registration deadlines for CMR substances (Category 1A and 1B) over 1 tonne per year and substances with toxic effects to aquatic organisms (acute or chronic) over 100...

AICIS Announces Fees and Charges for 2024-2025: Key Information for Industrial Chemical Introducers
Aug 01, 2024
The Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) has announced changes to fees and charges for the 2024-25 registration year, effective from September 1, 2024. These changes will impact...

Canada Introduces New Federal Environmental Quality Guidelines for Benzene Toluene Ethylbenzene and Xylene: Protecting Aquatic Life
Aug 01, 2024
On July 12,2024, Environment and Climate Change Canada introduced new Federal Environmental Quality Guidelines (FEQGs) for benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene (BTEX). These guidelines provide up...

New Provisions in Canada’s Competition Act Targeting Greenwashing: Public Consultation Launched
Jul 31, 2024
On June 20, 2024, Canada’s Competition Act has been updated with new provisions specifically targeting greenwashing. These amendments require businesses to provide testing or substantiation for cert...

Peru Proposes New Regulations for Comprehensive Chemical Management Law
Jul 29, 2024
Update: Public comment period extended till 24 October 2024. On 26 July 2024, the Peruvian Ministry of the Environment has announced the publication of the draft Regulation of Legislative Dec...

European Commission Consults on Amendment to PIC Regulation
Jul 27, 2024
On 19 July 2024, the European Commission launched a consultation on a delegated regulation that will amend the EU’s Prior Informed Consent (PIC) Regulation (EU No 649/2012). The amendment primarily ...

EU Implements New Eco-design for Sustainable Products Regulation to Boost Environmental Sustainability
Jul 26, 2024
On 18 July 2024, the European Union implemented its latest Eco-design for Sustainable Products Regulation, marking a significant step towards environmental sustainability. The regulation, referred to ...

Indonesia introduces Halal Registration Certificate for Foreign Importers
Jul 26, 2024
On July 15, 2024, the Indonesian Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) of the Ministry of Religion (Kemenag) launched the Overseas Halal Certificate Registration (RSHLN) service. The menu is availabl...

Alaska Enacts Phase-Out of PFAS-Containing Firefighting Foams
Jul 26, 2024
On July 22, 2024, Alaska enacted Senate Bill (SB) 67, which phases out the use of firefighting foams containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The bill automatically became law after the ...
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