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Brazil is set to make significant strides in its chemical regulatory landscape with the reinstatement of the National Commission on Chemical Safety (CONASQ). This move, initiated by President Lula's administration, demonstrates a commitment to modern

Brazil has taken another big step in modernizing its chemical management regulations with the approval of the National Chemical Inventory Bill, PL 6120/2019. After years of rigorous evaluation and revisions in various committees, the bill has receive

On January 9, 2024, the South Korean Ministry of Environment announced that five environmental bills had been passed by the National Assembly. These bills aim to improve the registration and management of chemicals and adjust the trading of greenhous

The Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) will implement significant changes to the Industrial Chemicals (General) Rules 2019, from 24 April 2024. These modifications are the result of extensive consultation and feedback from st

On November 11, 2023, the Ministry of Environment (Minister Han Hwa-jin) announced that it will implement a ‘Chemical-Safe Car Management’ initiative as part of the 4th Chemical Safety Week. The announcement was made at a ceremony held at Seoul D

On January 3, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) expanded the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) by adding nine per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The nine PFAS were added to the TRI list as part of the Fiscal Year 2020 Nationa

Chile is driving itself further into the land of chemical regulation, presenting another milestone with the introduction of the Draft Chemical Prioritization and Risk Assessment Regulation. This stands as a second phase in the journey of chemical re

The Korean Ministry of Environment and the Korea Environment Corporation are offering financial support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that handle hazardous chemicals to upgrade their ageing facilities and prevent chemical accidents. Th

On December 28, 2023, the Risk Assessment Research Department of the National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER) announced that it will publish the risk assessments results of 10 chemicals, including cyclohexane and 1,4-dichlorobenzene, on th

Vietnam's main chemical management law, the Law on Chemicals, has a draft update that has been finalized by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT). MOIT is currently seeking input on the proposed revisions.  Background on the Law on ChemicalsÂ

South Korea’s Ministry of Environment (MoE) has announced a reorganization that will take effect from April 30, 2024, transferring certain functions from the National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER) to the National Institute of Chemical

Effective June 6, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) under the Ministry of Labour  in Taiwan has implemented amendments to the "Regulations for Governing Designating and Handling of Priority Management Chemicals." These r

Update: Public comment period extended till 24 October 2024.   On 26 July 2024, the Peruvian Ministry of the Environment has announced the publication of the draft Regulation of Legislative Decree 1570, which enacts the Comprehensive Chemical

The Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is seeking feedback on the proposed standards for the management of industrial chemicals under the Industrial Chemicals Environmental Management Standard (IChEMS). T

Brazil has achieved a milestone in sustainable development and public safety. On 13 November 2024, President Lula officially sanctioned Law 15.022/24, previously known as PL6120/19, creating the National Inventory of Chemical Substances. This ground

On October 10, 2024, the Minister of Industry and Trade (MOIT) officially issued Amendment 1:2024 QCVN 05A:2020/BCT, which amends the National Technical Regulation on Safety in Production, Commerce, Use, Storage, and Transportation of Hazardous Chemi

On December 12, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) introduced a final rule under section 8(d) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). This rule mandates manufacturers and importers of 16 specific chemicals to report data from un

On January 2, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized it's risk evaluation for formaldehyde under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The Agency concluded that formaldehyde poses an unreasonable risk of harm to human healt

On January 6, 2025, the Department of Industrial Works (DIW) issued a formal reminder to Category 3 factory operators to comply with the Ministry of Industry’s updated Safety Measures for Chemical Management in Industrial Plants (No. 2), under the

On December 31, 2024, the Korean Environment Corporation (K-ECO) notified an updated template of the Letter of Confirmation (LoC) for chemical substance verification.     Key Contents   Based on Article 2 of the Enforcement Rule of