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1 Singapore Announces Exemptions for Dechlorane Plus and UV-328 Use Under Stockholm Convention Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com On 12 November 2024, Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) announced regulatory updates for Dechlorane Plus and UV-328, in line with the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs). The manufacture, import, and export of th
2 ECHA Publishes Updated Guidance on the Application of CLP Criteria Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published the updated Guidance on the Application of the CLP Criteria to reflect the latest regulatory developments and scientific advances. The revised guidance is now presented as a series of five separate d
3 European Commission Releases FAQ Document to Clarify New Eco-design Regulation for Sustainable Products Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com The European Commission has released a detailed Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document to provide initial clarification on the newly implemented Eco-design for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), which officially took effect on July 18, 2024.
4 Denmark Proposes to Ban PFAS in Clothing Footwear and Waterproofing Agents by 2026 Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com On 27 November 2024, Denmark notified the European Commission of a draft Order to ban per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer products. The proposed measure targets clothing, footwear, and waterproofing agents containing PFAS in order
5 Updated CLP Regulation Entered into Force on 10 December 2024: New Classification Labelling and Packaging Rules Now Apply Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com The updated EU Classification, Labelling, and Packaging (CLP) Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2024/2865) officially entered into force on 10 December 2024. The updated CLP Regulation was adopted by the Council of the European Union on 14 October 2024 and
6 Taiwan FDA Revises Guidelines for Cosmetics Containing Nanomaterials to Enhance Safety and Regulation Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com On November 8, 2024, the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced revised guidelines for Risk Assessment for Cosmetics Containing Nanomaterials. The updates aim to strengthen regulations, ensure product safety, and align with international
7 India extends enforcement date of Quality Control Orders for three polymer products to 2025. Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com India’s Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) has extended the enforcement date of the Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for three polymer products to 6 June 2025. The notifications were published in the Gazette of India on 6 December 2024,
8 ECHA RAC Classifies Essential Oil Fragrances as Reproductive Toxicants: Burgeonal and Cyclamal Under Scrutiny Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com On 5 December 2024, ECHA's Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) published its meeting highlights and adopted changes to the list of chemicals. The discussion decided that two groups of essential oil fragrances should be classified as category 1B reproduct
9 EPA Classifies Five Substances as High-Priority for Risk Evaluation Under Toxic Substances Control Act Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com On December 18, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its decision to formally classify five known or suspected carcinogens as High-Priority Substances (HPS) for risk evaluation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
10 US EPA Mandates Health Safety Data Reporting for 16 Chemicals for Prioritization Under TSCA Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com On December 12, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) introduced a final rule under section 8(d) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). This rule mandates manufacturers and importers of 16 specific chemicals to report data from un
11 Japan Updates New Chemical Substances List: 131 Substances Added Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com On 27 December 2024, 131 new chemicals were added to the New Chemical chemicals List by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) under the Industrial Safety and Health Act (ISHA). On the same day, an ISHA Notice was published reveal
12 India extends enforcement dates of Quality Control Orders for three chemical products Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com India’s Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) has extended the enforcement date of the Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for three chemical products: Toluene, Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) Homopolymers and Polypropylene (PP) materials for mould
13 Chile - Key Regulatory Insights 2024 Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com ned in future regulations.   Key News for 2024 Chile Introduces Decr
14 South Korea blocks more unsafe overseas purchases to protect human health Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com ms for review, as noted in our previous newsletter: South Korea Blocks Unsafe Overse
15 Brazil - Key Regulatory Insights 2024 Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com f chemical substances.     Key News 2024 Brazil Proposes Stricter
16 Peru Key Chemical Regulatory Insights 2024 Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com   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 publication of the draft Supreme Decree to a
17 Chile Key Chemical Regulatory Insights 2024 Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com In February 2021, Chile became the first country in Latin America to adopt a comprehensive national chemicals regulation, Decree 57 and its implementing Resolution 777/2021. This regulation establishes a structured system for the notification and pri
18 Peru - Key Regulatory Insights 2024 Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com rdous chemical substances.   Key News 2024 Peru Proposes New Standar
19 Ukraine to Align Environmental Laws with EU Laws on Ozone-Depleting Substances and Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com The Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine is driving forward the adoption of key European Union regulations on ozone-depleting substances and fluorinated greenhouse gases. This strategic initiative is an integral part
20 Ukraine Notifies WTO of Revised Draft Resolution on Hazardous Factors Registration Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com On 23 January 2025, Ukraine notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of its draft Regulation entitled "Procedure for State Registration of Hazardous Factors" (Rev. 2). This Regulation, issued by the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, provides a compre
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