In a significant move to address its growing plastic waste crisis, the Philippines has launched the National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP) - a multi-sectoral initiative aimed at promoting a circular economy. Led by the Department of Environment a
Read More...UPDATE: The new CLP Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2024/2865) was published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 20 November 2024 and will enter into force on 10 December 2024. The full text can be found here. In addition, ECHA published its
Read More...On 26 September 2024, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) published the Ecomark Rules, 2024 in the Official Gazette, replacing the Ecomark Scheme of 1991. This update is in line with the ‘LiFE’ (Lifestyle for Environme
Read More...The European Union is set to revise its REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) regulation in 2025, with the aim of streamlining chemical safety protocols and strengthening environmental protection. Insights into
Read More...The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published the updated Guidance on the Application of the CLP Criteria to reflect the latest regulatory developments and scientific advances. The revised guidance is now presented as a series of five separate d
Read More...In a significant step towards environmental sustainability, the Chilean government issued a Supreme Decree on 11 November 2024, focused on improving the collection, recycling and proper disposal of lubricant oils. The regulation, officially publishe
Read More...Peru's Draft Technical Regulation on Recyclable Plastic Tableware and Utensils outlines new standards aimed at fostering a circular economy while addressing environmental concerns associated with single-use plastics. This regulation forms part of th
Read More...On 25 November 2024, the International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA) launched the first version of its Plastics Additives Database, aiming to enhance transparency and provide essential health and safety information about chemicals used in p
Read More...The UK Government has announced plans to end the use of harmful neonicotinoid pesticides in England, a major step towards fulfilling an election commitment to protect bees and other pollinators. The policy, published by the Department for Environment
Read More...The Australian Government has launched the National Circular Economy Framework (NCEF), a landmark initiative designed to double the circularity of Australia’s economy by 2035. This ambitious strategy aims to redefine how resources are used, reused,
Read More...The European Council has formally adopted the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) which focuses on reducing packaging waste and promoting sustainability. The rules introduce binding targets for re-use, restrict certain single-use packag
Read More...On 3 February 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published its Single Programming Document for 2025–2027, outlining its strategic objectives and regulatory actions for the next three years. The plan reinforces ECHA’s role in ensuring chem
Read More...On 11 February 2025, the European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) officially entered into force, introducing stricter requirements to reduce packaging waste, improve recyclability, and eliminate hazardous substances. The reg
Read More...The European Commission has launched a public consultation from 26 February to 26 March 2025 on proposed amendments to the EU Taxonomy Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2020/852) that aim to simplify reporting requirements for companies while maintaining t
Read More...On 21 March 2025, the European Commission adopted a Delegated Regulation supplementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, establishing a harmonised methodology for the calculation and verification of recycling efficiency and material recovery rates from wast
Read More...UK Environment Secretary Steve Reed has announced a national shift toward a circular economy, placing chemicals and plastics at the heart of the government’s strategy to reduce waste, improve resource efficiency, and drive green investment. The ann
Read More...At the CARACAL-54 meeting on 3 April 2025, the European Commission outlined its latest proposals to revise the REACH Regulation. These updates, forming part of the broader Chemicals Industry Package, are now open for public consultation until 25 Apri
Read More...Australia’s Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is moving forward with reforming packaging regulations after reviewing extensive feedback from the public and industry. A recent consultation summary revealed stro
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