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| 1 | Global NGO calls for the phase-out of hazardous chemicals used in plastic | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | ments to phase out the use of hazardous chemicals in plastics and also refuse permits for |
| 2 | European Commission adopts ‘clarifications’ to REACH information requirements | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | REACH (EC 1907/2006) is a regulation aimed at improving the protection of human health and the environment through a better and earlier identification of the intrinsic properties of chemical substances. (Source: EC) The EC clarification and amendm |
| 3 | ECHA provides clarification for the degradation and mutagenicity studies | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | test – which checks the potential of chemicals to create mutations in bacteria. a |
| 4 | EPA Unveils Stricter Rules to Protect Against Toxic Chemicals | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | to enhance protection against two toxic chemicals—decabromodiphenyl ether (decaBDE) and |
| 5 | Indian Government proposes to bring out a ‘Reference Document for Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | Indian Government is proposing to bring out a ‘Reference Document for Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road’. These Dangerous Goods (DG) refer to substances that pose risks to health, safety, property, and the environment when transported.  |
| 6 | California lawmakers pass legislation to ban PFAS for cosmetic products | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | . It prohibits the entire class of PFAS chemicals from being added to cosmetics and perso |
| 7 | South Korea consults on a draft amendment for Designation of Toxic Substances | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | e Act on Registration and Evaluation of Chemicals (K-REACH). Â The draft amendment |
| 8 | South Korea expands the definition of existing substances | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | isting substances now includes existing chemicals' reaction products and isomers. Regist |
| 9 | Australia proposes changes to the rules for introduction of low-volume substances | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | ntil the 11 October 2022 the Australian Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) is consulti |
| 10 | ECHA announces changes to completeness checks of REACH registrations. | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | On 23 January 2023 the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced that they will start ch |
| 11 | Developing a worldwide chemicals database: EU US and Canada make initial strides. | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | of a global database of information on chemicals led by the OECD. Bob Diderich, head |
| 12 | Canada Nominates LC-PFCAs under the Stockholm Convention | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | l production and use of POP.s POPs are chemicals that: remain intact in the envi |
| 13 | Restrictions on four phthalates in EEE proposed by Vietnam | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | New restrictions on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) have been suggested by Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) to conform with the directives of the EU. The discussion on the draft regulation wil |
| 14 | Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) Version 9 is published | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | stem of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals" held on the 11th of December 2020. |
| 15 | Access to EU’s First Public Database for SVHCs Now Available | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | The European Chemical Agency (ECHA) announced the SCIP Database in September 2021; this is a public database for Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) in EU products. SCIP database is aimed at helping consumers make informed purchasing choice |
| 16 | South Korea updates the Regulations on preparation methods for registration application dossier and hazard review methods | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | e Act on Registration and Evaluation of Chemicals (K-REACH) on September 30th, 2022. Â |
| 17 | European Parliament Backs Tougher Toy Safety Rules to Protect Children | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | educe the risks associated with harmful chemicals and digital toys. With an alarming incr |
| 18 | Annexes of Turkey's Cosmetic Regulation are amended! | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | As published on the website of the official gazette, the Turkey cosmetic regulations’ annexes were amended in September. The parts that were amended include: Annex 2 (List of forbidden substances)Annex 3 (List of substances that cosmetic prod |
| 19 | Japan's METI Requires Comprehensive Reporting on Two Priority Assessment Chemicals | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | information on two priority assessment chemicals (PACs) under the country's Chemical Sub |
| 20 | US EPA Releases A Comprehensive Roadmap For PFAs | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | rch, restricting, and remediating these chemicals. According to the EPA Administrator, |
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