Chemical Regulatory Updates – Latest Global Changes

Letter of the Committee for Veterinary Control and Surveillance of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the introduction of temporary restrictions on the importation to the territory of Kazakhstan from the states of Massachusetts, New York, Michigan, Indiana, Nebraska, Florida, Kansas, North Carolina, North Dakota and Idaho of the United States of America of live poultry and hatching eggs, down and feathers, poultry meat and all types of poultry products that have not undergone heat treatment, feed and feed additives for birds, hunting trophies that have not undergone taxidermy, used equipment for keeping, slaughtering and butchering birds, as well as for transit from the above territories through the territory of Kazakhstan of live birds

Distribution date: 05 April 2024 | Final date for Comment: 22 April 2025

The Committee for Veterinary Control and Surveillance of the Ministry of Agriculture of Kazakhstan reports that on the basis of the official notification of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza was registered in the states of Massachusetts, New York, Michigan, Indiana, Nebraska, Florida, Kansas, North Carolina, North Dakota and Idaho of the United States of America. In this regard, since 15 March 2024, temporary restrictions have been introduced on the importation to the territory of Kazakhstan from the territory of the states of Massachusetts, New York, Michigan, Indiana, Nebraska, Florida, Kansas, North Carolina, North Dakota and Idaho of the United States of America of live poultry and hatching eggs, down and feathers, poultry meat and all types of poultry products that have not undergone heat treatment (at least 70 °C), feed and feed additives for birds (except for feed additives of chemical and microbiological synthesis), hunting trophies that have not undergone taxidermic treatment (feathered game), used equipment for keeping, slaughtering and butchering birds, as well as for the transit from the above territories through the territory of Kazakhstan of live birds.

Products Covered: Live poultry and hatching eggs, down and feathers, poultry meat and all types of poultry products, feed and feed additives for birds, hunting trophies, used equipment for keeping, slaughtering and butchering birds

Regulation Type: Emergency notifications (SPS)

Human health Animal health Food safety Animal diseases Pest- or Disease- free Regions / Regionalization Zoonoses Avian Influenza

Draft Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine "On Approval of the Technical Regulation on Safety of Chemical Products"

Distribution date: 08 April 2024 | Final date for Comment: 07 June 2024

the draft Technical regulation is developed in accordance with the provisions of the Law of Ukraine “On Ensuring Chemical Safety and Management of Chemical Products” to ensure a high level of protection of human health and the environment, free circulation of chemical products, promotion of alternative methods of chemical hazard assessment and innovation while increasing competitiveness, determination of requirements for chemical safety during production, placing on the market and use of chemicals, including in mixtures and products.The provisions of the draft Technical Regulation are based on the precautionary principle according to which manufacturers, importers and subsequent users have to ensure that they produce, place on the market or use chemicals that do not adversely affect human health or the environment.Chemical products cannot be placed on the market of Ukraine if they do not meet the requirements of this Technical Regulation. Chemical products that were put into circulation before the entry into force of this Resolution and do not meet all or some of the requirements of this Technical Regulation may be placed on the market within one year from the date of entry into force of this Resolution.The draft Technical Regulation is based on provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), establishing a European Chemicals Agency, amending Directive 1999/45/EC and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1488/94 as well as Council Directive 76/769/EEC and Commission Directives 91/155/EEC, 93/67/EEC, 93/105/EC and 2000/21/EC.The revised draft Technical Regulation has incorporated suggestions received from relevant central executive authorities and includes technical modifications compared to its previous version notified in G/TBT/N/UKR/179/Rev.1.

Products Covered: Chemical products (substances, mixtures, explosive or pyrotechnical articles). All HS codes from Chapters 28 - 38 of Section VI of the Harmonized System, excluding Chapter 30 - Pharmaceutical products

Regulation Type: Revision to Regular Notification

DEAS 1205-2:2024, Skincare special purpose product— Specification — Part 2: Sunscreen, First Edition

Distribution date: 08 April 2024 | Final date for Comment: 07 June 2024

This Working Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for sunscreens skincare leave-on products. This standard does not apply to skincare products covered by EAS 786, anti-wrinkle products, anti-aging products, aromatherapy substances and hair creams, lotions and gels.

Products Covered: ESSENTIAL OILS AND RESINOIDS; PERFUMERY, COSMETIC OR TOILET PREPARATIONS (HS code(s): 33); Cosmetics. Toiletries (ICS code(s): 71.100.70); Sunscreen