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Chemical policies are rapidly developing in Latin America. National Chemical Regulations are the main focus of regional cooperations as well as projects initiated by international organizations. A number of countries have been drafting chemical manag

Latin American countries have been constantly improving their chemical management instruments in the last few years. Among several meetings and discussions, countries are motivated to pursue the implementation of their national chemical policy. Th

On June 10, 2022, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) approved specific roadmaps for States accession, after the first steps for accession discussions in January 2022. From the original list, Brazil, Bulgaria, Croatia, Pe

From June 1-3, 2022, the Latin America Regulatory Cooperation Forum (LARCF) hosted a two-day event to exchange information and progress toward sound management of chemicals across the region. LARCF has been front running with events and cooperation p

The Mexican government has expressed its interest in promoting the application of a national policy on chemical substances, considering the life cycle of such substances. The General Health Council, responsible for the health sector in Mexico, has st

In March 2023 during the ChemCon the Americas 2023 Conference a half-day workshop was held in San Francisco that focused on the current state of chemical registration systems and the implementation of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification

ANVISA; Brazil's National Health Surveillance Agency routinely revises its router of approved active ingredients in pesticides, sanitizing disinfectants, and wood preservatives. The updated guidelines, which were made public on the 26th and 27th of

On 3 May 2023 the Mexican government published a decree adding, amending, and repealing various provisions of the Federal Law for the Control of Chemical Precursors, Essential Chemical Products and Machines to Manufacture Capsules, Tablets and/or Pil

On 9 May 2023 the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies approved Bill 6120/2019. The Bill will now move on to the Senate for consideration. It is now set to be reviewed by the Environment Committee (CMA) and the Committee on Social Affairs (CAS). The Bill ha

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

On 28 May 2023 the Peruvian Ministry of the Environment (MINAM) issued Legislative Decree No. 1570. The decree establishes the legal framework for the comprehensive management of chemical substances in Peru. By issuing the Decree Peru has bypassed th

The Constitution, Justice, and Citizenship Commission (CCJC) of Brazil on 9th of May 2023, granted their approval to the preliminary Draft Law of National Inventory of Chemical Substances (PL6120/19), also known as the Projeto de Lei do Inventário

On the 28th of June, Chilean authorities delivered an important update via webinar on the progress of implementing Chile's regulation, based on the Decree 57/2021. The focus of this update centered around the introduction of some requirements to r

In July 2022, it was published in the Diario Oficial de la Federación (DOF) in Mexico a regulation about good manufacturing practices for cosmetic products. This regulation establishes good manufacturing practices (GMP) for cosmetic products, as w

Peru is taking significant steps to regulate the import and production of fertilizers, aiming to enhance sustainable soil management, promote domestic agricultural competitiveness and sustainability, and improve food and nutrition security while ensu

The newly introduced Draft Regulation on Disinfectants in Chile aims to establish a comprehensive framework governing the registration, manufacture, importation, storage, distribution, and dispensing of disinfectants in any form. These disinfectants

Through Resolution 395/2023, Colombia solidifies technical regulations on the environmental aspects of phosphorus content and promote surfactant biodegradability in detergents and soaps, making them permanent. The resolution signifies a pivotal s

The Ministry of Health of Chile has taken a significant step in providing clarity for businesses dealing with chemicals by publishing a comprehensive white paper. This document aims to help companies understand how two distinct chemical lists, namely

In a recent move to provide clear guidelines and dispel confusion in the cosmetics industry, Mexico's regulatory authority for health products, COFEPRIS (Federal Commission for Protection against Sanitary Risk), has published a special Circular addre

In a move towards environmental preservation, the National Government of Colombia has implemented a groundbreaking law to reduce and eliminate the use of mercury in industrial activities. The decision, in accordance with Article 3 of Law 1658 of 201