Ukraine CLP Regulation Enters into Force on 15 November 2024: Strengthening Chemical Safety with EU Standards

On 15 November 2024, the Ukrainian Technical Regulation for the Classification of Hazards, Labeling and Packaging of Chemical Products, adopted in May 2024, will enter into force. Certain provisions, specifically Section...

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Ukraine Adopts Restrictions on Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has adopted Decree No. 1068 on 17 September 2024, introducing amendments to Appendices 3 and 4 of the Technical Regulation on limiting the use of...

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Ukraine Notifies Draft Resolution on Hazardous Factors to WTO

On 16 September 2024, Ukraine notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of its draft Regulation on the "Procedure for State Registration of Hazardous Factors". This regulation, issued by the Ministry of...

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European Parliament Blocks EU-Banned Pesticide Residues in Imported Food

In a recent plenary session on 18 September 2024, the European Parliament blocked two European Commission decisions that would have allowed residues of pesticides currently banned in the EU in imported...

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Ukraine Notifies WTO of the Adoption of New Labelling Rules for Ozone-Depleting Substances and Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases

On 9 September 2024, Ukraine notified the WTO of the adoption of Order No. 661 entitled "On Approval of the Procedure for Labelling of Controlled Substances, Goods, and Equipment". The Order,...

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Ukraine's Ministry of Environmental Protection Launches Pilot Project for Extended Producer Responsibility

On 3 September 2024, the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine announced that it is set to launch a ground-breaking pilot project aimed at implementing Extended Producer Responsibility...

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Ukraine Takes Another Step Towards EU Integration by Approving State Register of Chemicals

On 21 August 2024, the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine (MEPNR) announced that the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved the procedure for maintaining the State...

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Ukraine Opens Public Consultation on State Register of Chemicals

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has introduced a draft resolution entitled "On Approval of the Procedure for Maintaining the State Register of Chemicals" and opened it for public consultation until...

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UA-REACH Regulation and Registration Deadlines Officially Published by Ukraine

Update: Please note that the registration deadlines for CMR substances (Category 1A and 1B) over 1 tonne per year and substances with toxic effects to aquatic organisms (acute or chronic) over...

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Ukraine adopts Technical Regulation on Chemical Safety in line with EU-REACH

On July 23, 2024, the Ukrainian government approved the Technical Regulation on the Safety of Chemical Products (UA-REACH), which is in line with EU-REACH standards. The regulation aims to protect human...

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