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| 1 | Russia has identified responsible institutions for implementing TR 041 | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | nstitutions for implementing the Eurasian Technical Regulation 041 (TR 041), a |
| 2 | Global Toy Safety Requirement Updates | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | 2009. They were soon followed by the Eurasian Economic Union, which adopted regulati |
| 3 | Updates on Eurasia REACH implementation. | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | The Eurasian Economic Commission has published an updated draft of the 2nd tier |
| 4 | Entry into force Eurasia REACH postponed | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | The entry into force date of Eurasia REACH has been postponed. The regulation wa |
| 5 | Global NGO calls for the phase-out of hazardous chemicals used in plastic | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | ling plants in 14 countries in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe and Latin America. The |
| 6 | Updated Enforcement Rule of The Consumer Chemical Products and Biocides Safety Control Act K-BPR came into effect | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | Updated Enforcement Rule of The Consumer Chemical Products and Biocides Safety Control Act (K-BPR) came into effect on December 31st, 2021.This updated Enforcement Rule reflects matters mandated by the ‘Belief System for Biocidal Product Victims |
| 7 | Vietnam publishes a draft amendment to Decree No. 113/2017/ND-CP | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | On July 9, 2021, the General Department of Chemicals of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) of Vietnam published a draft decree to amend Decree No. 113/2017/ND-CP regarding the Law on Chemicals.This amendment includes the addition of regul |
| 8 | UK authorities to assess 4 groups of substances for potential inclusion in the candidate list | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | When UK REACH entered into force, all substances included in the EU REACH candidate list were ipso facto (by the fact itself) transferred into the new UK REACH candidate list. As to the substances added to the EU REACH candidate list after UK REAC |
| 9 | Japan adds 4-methylbenzenesulfonic acid to its list of deleterious substances | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) in Japan recently designated 4-methylbenzenesulfonic acid as a deleterious substance. This is an industrial substance widely used in coating products, polymers, lubricants, and greases. Most impo |
| 10 | India extends the implementation date for five chemicals | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | The Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) in India has pushed back the deadlines for implementing quality control orders (QCOs) issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for five substances. These substances are tagged ‘specialt |
| 11 | Switzerland rejects ban on full animal testing | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | On the 13th of February, Switzerland had a vote to decide if full animal testing should be banned or not. This includes animal testing for both scientific and medical research.If voted for, the ban would include:· a ban on the importa |
| 12 | Australia consults on the safety standards for children’s toys | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | Australia Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) reviews the voluntary Australian standard and proposes a new compulsory safety standard on February 25, 2022. This new rule mandates suppliers’ compliance to the newest standard called Austral |
| 13 | South Korea announces the results of hazard review of chemical substances under K-REACH | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER) in South Korea updated and announced the results of hazard review of chemical substances under K-REACH on February 11th, 2022.The updates are as follows:· Update the hazard infor |
| 14 | India consults for 34-dichlorophenyl isocyanate | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | Till the 16th of March 2022, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) consults on the draft Indian Standard (IS) for 3,4-dichlorophenyl isocyanate. BIS published a daft in February, describing the substance as an organic compound (formula: C7H3CI2NO) |
| 15 | MEE Solicits Public Comments on Draft Plan for Digital Transformation in Hazardous Waste Management | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | The Ministry of Environment and Ecology of China (MEE) published a Draft Plan for Digital Transformation in Hazardous Waste Management on the 18th of January 2022. This draft mainly focuses on the following aspects: 1. Digital transforma |
| 16 | NMPA publishes final cosmetic adverse reaction measures | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | On February 15, 2022, the National Medical Products Administration of China (NMPA) published final measures for cosmetic companies to establish systems for monitoring adverse reactions of cosmetics. It is expected to come into force on October 1 |
| 17 | Brazilian Health Agency Revises Food Contact Material | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | The new Resolution 589/2021 entered into force in Brazil in January, 2022,. The National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) Resolution revises three pieces of national legislation on food contact materials and articles:· Resolution |
| 18 | Chile Sets Goals for Electrical Electronic Equipment | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | Chile’s Environmental Ministry (MMA) promulgated on February 28, 2022, a Decree establishing collection and recycling goals for batteries and Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE). Furthermore, Decree 207/2022 imposes obligations associated |
| 19 | South Korea simplifies K-REACH data submission for new substance | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | The Ministry of Environment (MoE) in South Korea pre-announced the legislation to update K-REACH. This is aimed at simplifying K-REACH data submission for new substances under 1 TPA (Tonnes per Annum) and easing exemption requirement on new substa |
| 20 | India proposes new policy for medical devices | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | The Indian Government proposes a new Draft National Policy for Medical Devices, 2022, to reduce India's reliance on high-end medical device imports. The government intends to adopt public-private partnerships to reduce healthcare costs, increase |
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