Peru Approves New Regulation Setting Lead Limits in Paints

Jun-26-2025

On June 24, 2025, Peru’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) enacted Decreto Supremo N° 007 2025 SA, establishing the Reglamento de la Ley N° 31182. The regulation sets a maximum lead content...

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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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