Knowledge Deficit for EDC Mechanisms in Invertebrates

Jul-05-2022

According to Ecetoc, an expert group from the industry research organization, the lack of mechanistic data on endocrine pathways in invertebrates is really challenging when using organisms for regulatory assessment of...

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A Global Ban of PFHxS

Jun-21-2022

At the United Nations Triple Conferences of the Parties to the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm Conventions (BRS COPs) held from June 6 to 17, 2022, the parties agreed to ban perfluorohexane...

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Report Highlights Industry Involvement as the Pillar for Sound Management of Chemicals

Jun-20-2022

The "Study on industry involvement in the integrated approach to financing the sound management of chemicals and waste" is the most recent report elaborated by the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals...

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Four African Countries act on GHS Implementation

Apr-25-2022

The International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA) has announced a new four-year pilot project between four African countries. These four African countries, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria collaborated to start...

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Circular Economy takes hold in Latin America

Mar-16-2022

Circular economy

On February 24, 2022, the Latin America and the Caribbean Circular Economy Coalition launched a document envisioning a stronger Circular Economy vision for the region. It intends to inspire governments, stakeholders,...

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Key Regulatory Updates in 2022

European Union (EU)  A new Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability was presented by the EU in 2020 as part of the EU Green Deal. This year, there are major implementations that will be made...

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A GLOBAL OVERVIEW ON THE ROHS

Jun-25-2021

The RoHS stands for the Restriction of Hazardous Substances, in specific, applies to electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). It aims to prevent pollution in product design, purchase, and production phases by...

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Global Toy Safety Requirement Updates

Nov-03-2020

GPC is delighted bringing to you our October Newsletter with a summary of toy regulatory updates around the world and other chemical compliance news.  Toys, both imported and locally manufactured, constitute a...

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Russian Inventory Notification Deadline Extended to 1st August 2020!

Jun-01-2020

In a recent personal communication with CIS Centre, Russia got notified that, due to the COVID-19 crisis, the Russian Inventory Notification Deadline due on May 1st, 2020 has been extended 3...

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Update on BREXIT from HSE, UK Government

Jun-01-2020

In a private and recent communication from June 2020, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has communicated to GPC (Europe) AB that during this transition period, the UK will remain within...

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