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| 1 | USA extends compliance date for a chemical compound | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | 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 rule concerns the extension of the substa |
| 2 | Canada recommends no regulatory action for 34 chemicals | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | The Canadian government has posted draft screening assessments for a batch of 34 chemical compounds, inclusive of lithium- and barium-containing substances. The government recommends that they pose a "low chance of damage to the env |
| 3 | Canada removes 602 substances from its food and drug list | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | The Health Canada’s revised in-commerce list (R-ICL) of chemicals used in food, drugs, and cosmetics no longer includes 602 substances that are not commercially active. These substances are therefore not subject to notification under the Food an |
| 4 | South Korea consults for the Standards for Appliances Containers and Packaging | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | nly proposes revisions including: Update the standard of recycled materials made |
| 5 | European Commission holds workshop on safety and sustainability criteria for chemicals | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | Summary of EU Chemical policies to stay updated. Download here. |
| 6 | New Guidance for Data Sharing in UK REACH | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), UK in March 2022 published guidance for data and information sharing of the same chemical substance. This guidance will help companies and individuals understand their obligations pursua |
| 7 | Australia publishes IChEMS principals for public consultation | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | entory. This downloadable inventory was updated till 10 February 2022 and the next upd |
| 8 | South Korea updates the Guidelines on analysis methods for cosmetic ingredients with restricted uses | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | afety Evaluation (NIFDS) in South Korea updates the Guidelines on analysis methods for |
| 9 | Peru Turns Registry for Emissions Pollutants Mandatory | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | On July 24, Peru’s Ministry of the Environment (MINAM) published Decree 18/2021. By this Decree, Peru creates the Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (RETC by its acronym in Spanish). The new database constitutes a new informational tool for |
| 10 | TSCA Inventory Updated | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | ction Agency (EPA) announced the latest update to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TS |
| 11 | Vietnam adopts the updates and amendments to the Asean Cosmetic Directive | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | are adopted during the meeting for the Updates and Amendments to the ASEAN Cosmetic D |
| 12 | Japan Implements New Export Regulations on PFOA and DecaBDE | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | parties must take action to do so. The updated notification becomes effective on 21 O |
| 13 | South Korea consults on a draft amendment for Toxic Substances' Designation | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | ted (from 2022-1-1099 to 2022-1-1109) Update details of toxic substances (35 substan |
| 14 | EU proposal to lower the HBCDD limits | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | e streams. In order to do this, it will update the concentration limit values for some |
| 15 | India allows use of recycled PET in food contact materials | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | ls (FCM) with certain restrictions. The update clarifies the ambiguity caused by an am |
| 16 | Japan updates SDS and labelling guidelines in accordance with PRTR Law | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | a Sheet (SDS) and labelling advice. The updated guidance in Japanese was released on t |
| 17 | South Korea updates the regulation for biocidal substances and products | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | onmental Research (NIER) in South Korea updated the regulation on the scope and method |
| 18 | EU Parliament Approves Stricter Waste Shipment Controls | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | if not adequately regulated. Thus, the updated regulations aim to address these chall |
| 19 | Brazil approves the National Solid Waste Plan | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | The National Solid Waste Plan will be updated every four years to assess progress in |
| 20 | Brazil Proposes GHS Updates | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | available a draft document proposing to update general aspects of the GHS, classificat |
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