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| 1 | Canada finalizes an update to hazardous communication rules | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | tive in the manufacturing of chemicals, plastics, and rubber industries. Some o |
| 2 | The updated UN Model Regulations expand the usage of recycled plastic. | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | ansport using any method. Recycled plastics are made from plastic that has been cle |
| 3 | EPA Prioritizes MBOCA for TSCA Risk Evaluation: Requires Health and Environmental Data Submission | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | anufacturing and processing of rubbers, plastics, polymers, resins, and other compounds. |
| 4 | Taiwan publishes regulation on packaging requirements for online shopping | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | aterials. To reduce the use of plastics, the authority also requires companies |
| 5 | New International Proposal Targets Hazardous Chemicals in Plastics to Fight Pollution | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | a and lists for chemicals of concern in plastics was launched by Norway, the Cook Island |
| 6 | Mercosur Proposes Updates to Additives for Food Contact Materials: Seeking Public Feedback | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | t materials, which specifies authorized plastics and polymeric coatings. Additionally |
| 7 | European Commission proposes measures to reduce microplastic pollution from plastic pellets | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | material used in the production of all plastics. The majority of these pellets are cons |
| 8 | Public Consultation on Standard for Plastic Bottles for Water in India | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | excludes biodegradable and compostable plastics, as well as flexible pouches used as wa |
| 9 | India introduces new E-waste rules proposing average lifespan for electronic products to curb environmental damage. | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | ul materials such as metals, glass, and plastics, which can be used to manufacture new |
| 10 | Japan considers removing 8 and will add 6 substances to the Priority Assessment Chemicals list | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | tritolyl phosphate – used in vinyl plastics, as a lubricant additive and in waterpr |
| 11 | China Calls for Industry Opinions on Expanding the Scope of Allowed Substance in FCMs | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | 023. It proposed that materials such as plastics, rubber, silica gel, paints, adhesives, |
| 12 | 31 associations urge the EU to Adopt Rules to Calculated Plastics’ Chemically Recycled Content | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | esenting market sectors in the European plastics value chain published a joint letter to |
| 13 | India amends Plastic Waste Management Rules | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | visional certificates for biodegradable plastics issued by the Central Pollution Control |
| 14 | EU REACH Annex XVII places restrictions on C9-C14 perfluorocarboxylic acids PFCAs | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | For the total of C9-C14 PFCAs in fluoroplastics and fluoroelastomers containing perfluo |
| 15 | UN countries add 3 substances to Annex A of the Stockholm Convention | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | ant Dechlorane Plus (also often used in plastics), and the pesticide methoxychlor all me |
| 16 | India introduces amendment to plastic waste management rules | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | ew clauses, including for biodegradable plastics under Extended producer Responsibility |
| 17 | EFSA Calls for Data on Migration of Phthalates from Food Contact Materials | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | d an update to the regulation governing plastics used in FCMs. This proposed update woul |
| 18 | Chemical pollution problems solutions and plastic contamination- UN Report | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | The "Chemicals in Plastics: A Technical Report" released by the UN on 3 May 2023, attemp |
| 19 | China solicited public comments on adding four new food contact materials | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | On 3 January 2024, the National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment of China (CFSA) published a notification to consult public opinions on four food contact materials (FCMs), following approval by its expert review. The FCMs are two new additi |
| 20 | India is conducting consultations on a new standard for PET bottles for edible oils. | Regulatory Regions | stagging.gpcgateway.com | Direction regarding the use of recycled plastics. In addition to the FCM regulations, th |
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