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On 16 October 2023 the Indian Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) published a draft notification in the Gazette of India for rules on plastic waste management. The rules can be referred to as the Plastic Waste Management (Seco

As the KKDIK deadline is rapidly approaching, we have gathered some insights for you to understand this process better.   On the 21st of September, we had a meeting with the Turkish Ministry of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change (MoEUC

Health Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) are currently seeking feedback from industry stakeholders and interested parties on the regulation of low boiling point naphthas (LBPNs). The deadline for comments is May 15, 2024.  �

On 14th November 2023, the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change of Turkey announced the additional responsibilities of the registrants under KKDIK. These include changing the company status or the identity information.  As st

In an effort to achieve net-zero emissions by the middle of the century, the European Commission is planning to propose a system for certifying the removal of carbon dioxide from the environment.  How does carbon removals work?  Activities th

On 11 October 2023, India's Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) notified the draft Ecomark Certification Rules, 2023. The final day for comments is 60 days from the date of notification. These rules apply to all products produ

Canada's health and environment ministries, namely Health Canada (HC) and Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), are actively seeking public input as they embark on the development of a comprehensive strategy to reduce the use of vertebrate an

KKDIK, also known as Turkey REACH, was enacted on June 23, 2017, as part of the EU Adaptation policy. This regulation focuses on the registration, evaluation, authorization, and restriction of chemicals to ensure the protection of human health and th

The Revolving Fund Directorate of the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change has disclosed the registration fees for KKDIK in 2024. Compared to 2023, the fees have increased by an average of 44% and a maximum of 60% in TL. Curre

The Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has recently published scheduling decisions under the Industrial Chemicals Environmental Management Standard (IChEMS) for a number of persistent organic pollutant

In a major step forward for environmental protection and international collaboration, the Philippines and Thailand are preparing to initiate monitoring efforts for Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) later this year. This decision was a key outcome

On February 12th, the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change in Türkiye made an announcement regarding Safety Data Sheets from the Chemicals Help Desk.   Key points from this announcement: Changes in published regulation

On February 12, 2025, the Government of Canada officially added 2,4,11,13-tetraazatetradecanediimidamide, N,N″-bis(4-chlorophenyl)-3,12-diimino-(chlorhexidine) and its salts to Part 2 of Schedule 1 under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1

Health Canada and Environment Climate Change Canada (ECCC) have unveiled a comprehensive action plan detailing the development of new regulations following the recent review of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA). As part of the initiati

On March 15, 2024, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MOEFCC) notified the rules further amending the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 namely the Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2024 in the Gazette of India.  

On 23 April 2024, the European Parliament endorsed the "Right to Repair" initiative. This initiative aims to make repairs more accessible and appealing to consumers across the EU.  Background:  With the proliferation of electronic devices and

On April 23, 2024, the European Parliament took a significant step towards a greener future by adopting the ‘Net-Zero Industry Act’ aimed at enhancing the production of net-zero technologies in Europe. This decision is part of the broader EU stra

On May 11, 2024, the Minister of the Environment published a Notice of Intent to amend the Domestic Substances List (DSL) under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA) by adding the letter “P” to the identifiers of 264 polymers. Th

On July 12,2024, Environment and Climate Change Canada introduced new Federal Environmental Quality Guidelines (FEQGs) for benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene (BTEX). These guidelines provide updated standards for both short-term and long-term

On 15 July 2024, the European Commission adopted new biodegradability standards for polymers in fertilising products. These standards cover polymers used as coating agents, water retention agents, mulch films and other additives and require that the