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1 Japan designates PFHxS-related chemicals as Class I Specified Chemicals Substances Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com er  Chemical trial judge newspaper  Public Notice Reference Nu
2 Maine New Hampshire and Massachusetts Advance Regulatory Actions to Combat PFAS Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts have recently advanced their efforts to phase out PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances). PFAS are a group of synthetic chemicals widely used in consumer products for their water- and stain-resistant proper
3 EU to Ban BPA in Food Contact Materials Following EFSA's Health Risk Assessment Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com An EU initiative will ban the use of Bisphenol A (BPA) in food contact materials in 2024. The EU is set to ban BPA in food contact materials such as packaging and kitchenware. The decision follows a scientific assessment by the European Food Safety A
4 EPA Delays PFAS Reporting Period to July 2025 Due to Resource Constraints Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com On September 5, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a direct final rule delaying the start of the reporting period for the October 2023 PFAS reporting rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Originally set to begin
5 EPA Unveils New Safer Choice Label for Sustainable Outdoor Cleaning and Proposes Updates to Help Buyers Find Eco-Friendly Products. Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com Safer Choice Program The Safer Choice Program promotes the use of chemicals that meet U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) strict standards for health and environmental safety, offering companies a way to stand out with the Safer Choice
6 Japan designates three POPs as Class I Specified Chemical Substances Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com On 19 September 2024, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and Ministry of the Environment (MoE) jointly notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft proposal to designate t
7 Japan: MHLW adds 149 substances to the New Chemical Substances List Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com On 27 September 2024, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) amended the New Chemical Substances List by adding 149 new substances. This update came on the same day as the publication of the notice under the Industrial Safety and Hea
8 EU’s RAC Strengthens Talc Regulation with Stricter Carcinogen Classification Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com On 26 September 2024, the European Chemicals Agency’s (ECHA) Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) concluded that talc should be classified as a Category 1B carcinogen and STOT RE1 under the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation. A
9 EPA Finalizes Risk Evaluation for Flame Retardant TCEP Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com On September 23, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized its risk evaluation of the flame retardant and plasticizer tris(2-chloroethyl) phosphate (TCEP) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), concluding that it poses an
10 UK Extends Restrictions on Chemicals in Cosmetics: 13 New CMRs Added Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com The UK has made an amendment to its Cosmetic Products (Restriction of Chemical Substances) (No. 2) Regulations 2024, which it notified to the World Trade Organization (WTO) in an addendum on 3 October 2024. This latest amendment introduces restrictio
11 Japan notifies draft amendment on mandatory labelling and SDS list to WTO Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com On 8 October 2024, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) notified a draft to the World Trade Organization (WTO), proposing amendments to the list of chemicals and mixtures that require mandatory labelling and safety data sheets (SDS
12 EPA Mandates Testing of "Forever Chemical" 6:2 Fluorotelomer Acrylate under National Testing Strategy Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com On October 9, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued its fifth Test Order under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) as part of its National PFAS Testing Strategy. This is the latest step in EPA’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap to a
13 Japan amends the positive list of Food Contact Materials: Adds new additives Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com On 27 September 2024, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) approved amendments to the Standards and Criteria for Foods, Food Additives. This amendment revises the positive list of food contact materials (FCMs) under the Food Sanita
14 Canada Advances Environmental Protection with CEPA Modernization: Key Initiatives for a Healthier Future Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com The Government of Canada is moving forward with the modernization of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA), a critical step in protecting the environment and public health. This modernization emphasizes that every Canadian has the ri
15 EPA Releases 2023 Toxics Release Inventory Data Tracking Nationwide Chemical Waste and Pollution Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com On October 31, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released updated Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) data detailing toxic chemical waste management, including releases and pollution prevention activities from 2023. The data covers over
16 Japan proposes to add three substances to Class I Specified Chemical Substances List under CSCL Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com On 7 November 2024, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) and Ministry of Environment (MoE) released a draft amendment to the Chemical Substances Control Law (CSCL) to add three chemic
17 Ukraine CLP Regulation Enters into Force on 15 November 2024: Strengthening Chemical Safety with EU Standards Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com 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 3 and clauses 130-133 of Sect
18 Japan releases 2025 application procedure for Specific New Chemical Substances Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com On 11 November 2024, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) together with the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) and the Ministry of Environment (MOE) announced the 2025 application procedure for the registration of speci
19 Japan Revises Food Additive Standards in the Food Sanitation Act Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com Update: On 12 November 2024, Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) that the amendment entered into force on 5 November 2024.     Original text:  On 28 August 2024, Japan’s Consumer Affairs
20 EPA Finalizes New Rules for Two PBT Chemicals: DecaBDE and PIP 3:1 Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com On October 31, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized revisions to existing regulations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for two persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic (PBT) chemicals—Decabromodiphenyl Ether (de
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