US EPA Latest Developments and Round-up
To prohibit the ongoing uses of asbestos at a greater level, the US EPA has agreed to extend by a month the public comment period for consultation on its April 12...
Read MoreAmendment to MCM NESHAP in the U.S.
On June 8, 2022, US EPA notified WTO about the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Miscellaneous Coating Manufacturing (MCM NESHAP). The agency currently proposes certain amendments to MCM...
Read MoreA New Regulatory Proposal Coming in California
The overhaul to “short form” warnings under Prop 65 is temporarily paused in California, the US. The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has decided to keep on hold this...
Read MoreUS EPA proposes an amendment to VOCs
US EPA on the 29th of April 2022, submitted a notification to World Trade Organization, to amend the regulatory decision on Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). According to US EPA, VOCs are...
Read MorePFAS Modification Raises Concerns in the US
Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, mostly referred to as PFAS, are part of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) present in diverse consumer and industrial products. PFAS has a myriad of applications due to...
Read MoreUSA extends compliance date for a chemical compound
Mar-16-2022
On March 9, 2022, US EPA published the final rule for regulating Phenol, Isopropylated Phosphate (3:1). The regulation for this substance is promulgated under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).The final...
Read MoreUS EPA extends compliance date for PIP Prohibition
Mar-14-2022
On 9 March 2022, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces the decision to extend the compliance date for prohibiting the processing and distribution of Phenol, Isopropylated Phosphate (3:1) [PIP (3:1)] in...
Read MoreUS EPA releases a draft Toxic Substances Control Act TSCA Systematic Review Protocol
To ensure that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has the best tools for protecting human health and the environment under Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the agency released a draft TSCA...
Read MoreMexico Promotes Circular Economy Law
On November 17, the Mexican Senate unanimously approved the general terms for the new Circular Economy Law (Ley General de Economía Circular – LGEC ). The new legislation promotes improved waste management rules and...
Read MoreChile Restricts New Substances on Children's Products
Chile drafts a new regulation to further promote safe products among the ones used by children. These products will have to comply with the provisions established by the regulation and present the certificate attesting conformity in...
Read More