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| 1 | Circular Economy takes hold in Latin America | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | On February 24, 2022, the Latin America and the Caribbean Circular Economy Coalition launched a document envisioning a stronger Circular Economy vision for the region. It intends to inspire governments, stakeholders, and initiatives towards a comm |
| 2 | India consults for Sodium Hypochlorite | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | India started consultation on a draft international standard (IS) for sodium hypochlorite, also known as bleach. The item is described as an inorganic chemical widely used as bleach liquor. It is generally sold in aqueous solutions, according to |
| 3 | The second draft of National Technical Regulation on POPS thresholds limits is published | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | nternational Accreditation Forum (IAF), Asia-Pacific Accreditation Association Ocean |
| 4 | Latin American Countries Come Together for Experience Exchange | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | nsights from the chemical management in Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), in |
| 5 | UN Environment Programme takes initiative to diminish hazardous chemicals in the textiles industry | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | m Convention Regional Centre South-East Asia and the Natural Resources Defence Counc |
| 6 | Vietnam updates environmental regulations for water air and soil | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | On March 13, 2023, the Vietnamese Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment promoted Circular No. 01/2023/TT-BTNMT which leads to establishment of new National technical regulations (QCVN) on different environmental qualities. These regulation |
| 7 | Outcome of the 15th East Asia POPs Monitoring Workshop | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | sion was a key outcome of the 15th East Asia Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Mo |
| 8 | AICIS Unveils Proposed Fees and Charges for 2024-25: Stakeholder Feedback Sought | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | ry stakeholders including Accord Australasia, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and |
| 9 | Indonesia's road to OECD membership | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | esia is the first country in South-East Asia to make such a request. Acce |
| 10 | China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment Updates Chemical Substance Regulations | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | In May 2024, in accordance with the "Measures for the Environmental Management Registration of New Chemical Substances" (MEE Order No. 12) and the requirements outlined in the "Announcement on the Release of the Guide for Environmental Management Reg |
| 11 | China's NMPA Announces New Cosmetics Regulation Framework Effective From September 2024 | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | On July 8, 2024, China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) announced the comprehensive implementation of electronic submission for cosmetics and new cosmetic ingredients, effective from September 1, 2024. This significant regulatory c |
| 12 | China's NIFDC Releases New Guidelines for Compatibility Testing of Packaging Materials | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | On July 8, 2024, China’s National Institute for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) released the "Technical Guidelines for Compatibility Testing and Evaluation of Cosmetics and Packaging Materials". These guidelines aim to enhance regulatory oversight by |
| 13 | China Issues New Chemical Classification and Labelling Standards in Line with GHS 8 | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | On 24 July 2024, GB 30000.1-2024 "Specification for Classification and Labelling of Chemicals—Part 1: General Rules" was officially published on the National Public Service Platform for Standards Information. This updated standard, which aligns wit |
| 14 | India Introduces New Standards with Transition Periods for 18 Substances | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | Recent notifications published in the Gazette of India by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution have announced the adoption of new standards for a number of substances with specific transition periods for implementation. |
| 15 | India Opens Public Consultation on Draft Rules for Non-Ferrous Metal Waste Management | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | In India, the Ministry of Forest, Environment and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has proposed a draft Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Second Amendment Rules, 2024 in a notification dated August 14, 2024. The proposal mand |
| 16 | South Korea launches a new mark for excellent chemical reduction products. | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | The Ministry of Environment, in cooperation with civil society organizations, has announced the selection of 11 new “Excellent Chemical Reduction Products” for 2024. These products, including detergents and other household items, are recognized f |
| 17 | UN Negotiations on Plastic Pollution Progress Slowly Amid Calls for Faster Action and Stronger Mandates | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | e Coordinating Body on the Seas of East Asia urged that the Chair’s non-paper serv |
| 18 | Bureau of Indian Standards Opens Public Consultation on Draft Revision for Lactic Acid Food Grade Specifications IS 9971 - First Revision | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | On February 6, 2025, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) released for public consultation a draft of the revised specifications for Lactic Acid, Food Grade (First Revision of IS 9971). The draft, which aims to enhance the safety and quality standard |
| 19 | Draft Indian Standard for Sulphuric Acid Specifications Released for Public Review | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released a draft of the updated Indian Standard for Sulphuric Acid - Specification (Fifth Revision) for public comments. This draft standard, identified as CHD 01 (27028) WC, December 2024, aims to update the |
| 20 | Bureau of Indian Standards Releases Draft Chromite Standard for Chemical Industries | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released the Draft Indian Standard for Chromite for Chemical Industries — Specification (Second Revision), which outlines the updated requirements for chromite used in various chemical industries. This revis |
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