New Guidelines Simplify Imports of Cosmetics and Hygiene Products

Peru’s Ministry of Health has introduced new exemptions to streamline the importation of personal-use cosmetic and hygiene products, as part of efforts to modernise regulatory processes and facilitate non-commercial trade. In...

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Peru Leads Regional Strategies for Chemical Substance Regulation in Latin America and the Caribbean

From March 18 to 20 2025, Peru actively participated in the Regional Preparatory Meeting for the 25th Conference of the Parties (PreCOP 2025) on the Basel, Stockholm, and Rotterdam Conventions, held...

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Andean Community Extends Deadline for Compliance with Cosmetic Labeling Regulation

The General Secretariat of the Andean Community has issued Resolution No. 2458, postponing the enforcement date of Resolution No. 2310, which establishes the Andean Technical Regulation on the Labeling of Cosmetic...

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Peru - Key Regulatory Insights 2024

In recent years, Peru has intensified its efforts around the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) and its management of chemicals. On July 26, 2024, the Peruvian Ministry of the Environment announced the...

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Peru Key Chemical Regulatory Insights 2024

  In recent years, Peru has intensified its efforts around the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) and its management of chemicals. On July 26, 2024, the Peruvian Ministry of the Environment announced the...

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Peru's Recyclable Plastic Tableware Regulation: A Step Toward Sustainability

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 single-use plastics. This regulation forms part...

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Peru Updates its Occupational Chemical Exposure Limits to Protect Worker Health

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 Exposure...

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Peru’s Ministry of Health Opens Public Consultation on New Medical Device Regulations

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 medical devices. This initiative...

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Peru Proposes New Regulations for Comprehensive Chemical Management Law

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 Decree 1570,...

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Proposal to Update Permissible Limit Values for Chemical Agents in the Work Environment in Peru

In an effort to protect the health of workers and update regulations in line with scientific and technological advances, the Peruvian Ministry of Health (MINSA) has announced a proposed revision of...

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New Regulation for Hazardous Substances to Take Effect in Peru on June 1 2024

On December 2, 2023, the Peruvian government published Supreme Decree No. 031-2023-SA, approving the "Regulation for the Regulation and Oversight of Hazardous Substances for Domestic, Industrial, and Public Health Use." According...

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Andean Community Countries to Unify Standards for Household Goods 

In an effort to streamline regulations and improve environmental protection, member countries of the Andean Community are proposing to synchronize standards for household cleaners and absorbent personal hygiene products. The initiative...

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Peru Implements New Decree for Hazardous Substances Across Homes Industries and Public Health

Peru has issued a Supreme Decree (DS 031-2023-SA) that complements the Decree 1570 for management of Chemical Substances, introducing comprehensive regulations for hazardous substances used in household, industrial, and public health...

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Comprehensive Guidelines for Lead Paints and Coatings Authorization and Labeling in Peru

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 coatings containing lead. These...

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Fertilizers in Peru: The New Rules Proposed for Import and Production

Peru is taking significant steps to regulate the import and production of fertilizers, aiming to enhance sustainable soil management, promote domestic agricultural competitiveness and sustainability, and improve food and nutrition security...

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Decree for the implementation of a national chemicals framework issued in Peru

On 28 May 2023 the Peruvian Ministry of the Environment (MINAM) issued Legislative Decree No. 1570. The decree establishes the legal framework for the comprehensive management of chemical substances in Peru....

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Peru Close to Acquire Funds for Chemical Implementation

Peru has been working on its national chemical policy at least since 2020. In recent months, Peru approached the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) for funding its implementation and enforcing mechanisms....

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Peru Amends Waste Regulation of Electrical and Electronic Equipment

On November 18, 2021, the Ministry of Environment approved complementary provisions to Decree 9/2019, which is the current legislative instrument for the management and handling of Waste from Electrical and Electronic...

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Peru Turns Registry for Emissions Pollutants Mandatory

On July 24, Peru’s Ministry of the Environment (MINAM) published Decree 18/2021. By this Decree, Peru creates the Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (RETC by its acronym in Spanish). The new...

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