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Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) announced on 20 December 2024, that formaldehyde in paints will be banned under the Environmental Protection and Management Act (EPMA) from 1 January 2026. The measure aims to protect public health by l

The National Environment Agency (NEA) of Singapore has launched a public consultation to seek feedback on the proposed regulation of Chlorpyrifos, Paraquat, and Paraquat salts in all concentrations and all preparation forms as hazardous substances un

Effective 1 July 2024, Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has announced a revision to its fee structure for cosmetic product notifications and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certifications. The adjustment, which represents an average in

In a significant step towards modernizing its agricultural sector, Chile’s Ministry of Agriculture, through the Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG), has issued Resolución 243 Exenta (Resolution 243), a comprehensive regulatory framework desi

In a move towards environmental preservation, the National Government of Colombia has implemented a groundbreaking law to reduce and eliminate the use of mercury in industrial activities. The decision, in accordance with Article 3 of Law 1658 of 201

Mexico's Federal Commission Against Health Risks (COFEPRIS) has taken a significant step in ensuring the safe management and tracking of chemical precursors and essential chemicals within the country. The introduction of the online Integral System fo

In a major regulatory move aimed at strengthening public health safeguards, the National Agency for Regulation, Control, and Sanitary Surveillance (ARCSA) has issued Resolution ARCSA-DE-2024-058-DASP, enacting new technical regulations for the regist

Japan recently discovered sodium aluminate dioxide (CAS number: 1302-42-7) in some imported goods that included sodium aluminate (CAS number: 11138-49-1). According to an announcement dated 19 July 2023, from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfar

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's regulatory landscape has embraced recent technological advancements in the registration of microbiological products. The SDA/Mapa - Ibama - Anvisa Joint Ordinance No. 1/2023, a recent publication, has supplanted Joint Normative Instruction N

On September 12, 2023, the South Korean Ministry of Environment (MoE) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of the document “Designation of Consumer Chemical Products subject to Safety Verification, and Safety and Labeling Standards Thereof".

On 23 January 2025, Ukraine notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of its draft Regulation entitled "Procedure for State Registration of Hazardous Factors" (Rev. 2). This Regulation, issued by the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, provides a compre

Are you ready for the next big thing in cosmetics regulation? The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) has arrived, reshaping the landscape of cosmetic oversight in the United States. This groundbreaking legislation, enacted on D

Ecuador's National Agency for Health Regulation, Control, and Surveillance (ARCSA) has invited public feedback on a comprehensive proposal to revise labeling requirements for pesticides meant for domestic, industrial, and public health use. The move,

In a significant move towards enhancing the safety assessment of pesticide products, the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency, Anvisa, has introduced a user-friendly and entirely electronic pesticide indication form. This innovative step aims to stream

On 20 September 2023, the Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare (MHLW), the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), and the Ministry of Environment (MOE) jointly issued a Notice requesting hazard information on a ‘default candidate sub

On 29 September 2023, the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) opened consultation on 20 draft evaluation statements covering 1996 industrial chemicals. The deadline for comments is 27 November 2023. This type of consultatio

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has opened a 60-day public comment period on the draft Toxicological Review of Inorganic Arsenic under the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS). This draft, prepared by the Center for Public Health an

On August 17, 2023, the first set of data collected under the fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 5) was released by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). As part of the most recent effort to implement EPA's PFAS Strategic Roa

On October 23, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unveiled a major proposal aimed at prohibiting the use of trichloroethylene (TCE), an exceptionally dangerous chemical known to be associated with serious health risks, including can