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On 1 March 2023, to align national standards and requirements with the UN Model Regulations, the Standardization Administration of China (SAC) published draft revisions of two transport regulations for public consultation. The two concerned nation

On 2 March 2023, a draft standard was disclosed that involves two standards on marking and labelling requirements from 2008. The draft standard aligns Mexico’s rule with the UN model regulation. It describes the contents and sizes of labels when th

The United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, commonly known as the UN Model Regulations, are maintained, and amended by the UN Sub-Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (TDG Sub-Committee). The UN Model R

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) asked for comments until 2 June 2023 on a new revised standard for vinyl acetate monomer, which is used in adhesives, emulsion paints, wood coatings, lacquers, and inks.  The standard for vinyl acetate monomer

The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China (MIIT) published a notification calling for public opinions on twelve national mandatory standards which includes four chemical related standards.    Safety and Technical Guidanc

In June 2022 the Japanese Ministry for Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), and Ministry of the Environment (MOE) together with the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (JNIOSH) and the Na

On 27 July 2023, the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) published the 10th revised edition of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS10). The publication comes after the Committee of Experts

The Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods and the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals adapted the new classification for ammonium hydrogendifluoride (CAS: 1341-49-7 Index No. 009-009-00-4) at the

On 12th March 2024, The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China (MIIT) published a notification soliciting public comments on the draft standard of GB 30000.1: Rules for classification and labelling of chemicals—Part 1 General spe

The Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) has announced a 60-day consultation period for its draft updated Safety Standard CAN/CGSB-43.150. This standard covers the design, manufacture and use of UN standardized packaging - including drums, jerrica

On 2 January 2025, the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) published the 2025 version of the Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR) on its portal. All new amendments accepted by the Working

On 6 January 2025, the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) published the 2025 version of the European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Inland Waterways (ADN) on its portal. ADN 2025 takes into ac

South Korea’s Ministry of Employment and Labor, in collaboration with the National Fire Agency, has successfully unified the information for 565 of the 4,091 overlapping chemicals in their respective chemical information systems, ensuring consisten

New Zealand’s Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has set 30 April 2025 as the final deadline for importers, manufacturers, and suppliers to comply with updated labelling, Safety Data Sheet (SDS), and packaging notices. These updates align wit

On March 28, 2025, the National Institute of Chemical Safety in South Korea announced a partial revision of the Standards for Installation and Management of Hazardous Chemical Transport Facilities. This revision aims to clarify and specify the standa

The National Transport Commission (NTC) of Australia has announced key amendments to the Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code. These changes introduce clearer definitions and improved segregation rules for incompatible dangerous goods. These changes

Transport Canada has announced the publication of a new edition of its key packaging standard for dangerous goods.  Developed by the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB), CAN/CGSB-43.150-2025, titled “Design, Manufacture and Use of UN Standardi