Sep 13, 2023 | India: Voluntary Code of Conduct for six chemicals not controlled under Regulation of Controlled Substances
India is a party to the 1988 UN Convention against Illicit Traffick in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS). The convention regulates 33 chemicals, but so far India has only regulated 27 ...
Sep 13, 2023 | New Indian draft standard for plastic feeding and drinking containers for children
On 17 August 2023, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) published a Draft Indian Standard with the title Plastic Feeding and Drinking Containers Accessories and Cutleries for Infant and Child Use Spec...
Japan Notifies WTO of Strict Measures Against PFHxS and its Derivatives
Sep 12, 2023
In a significant move aimed at curbing environmental pollution, Japan has officially notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of its intention to designate Perfluorohexane Sulfonate (PFHxS), its is...
Three requests from the European Commission for suggestions on legislative proposals!
Sep 12, 2023
The European Commission issued three solicitations for feedback on August 23, 2023: on the WEEE Directive, on the new end-of-life vehicle regulations, and on eco-design standards and labelling of elec...
Indonesia revises its guidelines for cosmetic product information document
Sep 12, 2023
On 2 August 2023, the Indonesian Agency for Drug and Food Control (BPOM) published the revised guidelines on the information required for the cosmetics Product Information Document (DIP). The guidelin...
Brazil Revives the National Commission on Chemical Safety: A Significant Boost for Chemical Regulation
Sep 08, 2023
Brazil is set to make significant strides in its chemical regulatory landscape with the reinstatement of the National Commission on Chemical Safety (CONASQ). This move, initiated by President Lula'...
EU notifies WTO of proposal to approve ADBAC/BKC C12-C16 for use in biocidal products
Sep 07, 2023
On 6 September 2023, the European Union notified to the World Trade Organization (WTO) a draft Commission Implementing Regulation approving Alkyl (C12-16) dimethylbenzyl ammonium chloride (ADBAC/BKC (...
Singapore Implements Regulatory Measures for 4 Hazardous Substances
Sep 07, 2023
On 24 July 2023, Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) announced that the listings for four substances (dechlorane plus, methoxychlor, UV-328, and terbufos) will be changed due to the decisi...
Great Britain: New guidance on the requirements for residue data from 1 January 2024
Sep 07, 2023
On 5 September 2023, the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) announced the publication of new guidance on how to meet aspects of the residue data requirements. The new guidance will apply from 1 Janu...
Comprehensive Guidelines for Lead Paints and Coatings Authorization and Labeling in Peru
Sep 06, 2023
Peru's General Directorate of Environmental Health and Food Safety (DIGESA) has introduced a new set of regulations designed to establish authorization and labeling standards for paints and coatin...
OECD eChemPortal updated with latest ECHA data
Sep 06, 2023
On 6 September 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced that the OECD eChemPortal has been updated with the latest data from ECHA’s database of REACH registrations. The update means that...
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