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1 SCCS publishes final opinions on cosmetic ingredients Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com Following the latest meeting of EU’s Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) on 26 October 2023 the Committee published its final opinions on the fragrance benzyl salicylate, the preservative butylparaben, the nanomaterial fullerenes in cosm
2 New updates to the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com During the months of September, October, and November 2023, the Australian Industrial Chemistry Introductory Scheme (AICIS) has made several updates to the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (AIIC). The updates include adding new chemicals
3 EPA Takes Decisive Action to Curb PFAS Contamination from Plastic Containers Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com In a significant move to protect public health, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued orders on December 1, 2023, directing Inhance Technologies LLC (Inhance) to cease the production of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Thes
4 US EPA releases a draft Toxic Substances Control Act TSCA Systematic Review Protocol Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com To ensure that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has the best tools for protecting human health and the environment under Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the agency released a draft TSCA systematic review protocol on the 20th of Decembe
5 OECD opens accession discussion for candidate countries Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com On January 25, 2022, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) decided to open a discussion to evaluate the membership of Argentina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Croatia, Peru, and Romania in the organization. The initiative highligh
6 Canada moves further to ban cosmetics testing on animals Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com In January 2022, Cosmetic Alliance (CA) and a representative from their allied stakeholder coalition met with Health Canada (HC) officials to discuss the ban of cosmetics testing on animals in Canada. HC is currently working on publishing a policy to
7 European Parliament agrees on further limitations on POPs Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com tent organic pollutants, according to a news release from the European Parliament on
8 European Parliament votes for stricter limits for POPs in waste Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com On May 3, 2022, the European Parliament voted on a European Commission proposal to tighten the limits for the presence of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in waste. The proposal was earlier adopted by the European Commission. The presence of P
9 Japan releases a new version of the online tool for GHS classification and labelling Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com on related regulatory changes and other news information regarding existing substanc
10 NMPA enforced Management Rules for Toothpaste Registration Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com The Chinese Supervision and Management Measures of Toothpaste Products has been enforced since 2023.12.1. To facilitate the enforcement of the Measures, NMPA published and enforced the Management Rules for Toothpaste Registration. This Management R
11 Persistent Organic Pollutant PFHxS banned in Great Britain Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com On 16 November 2023, an amendment to the Persistent Organic Pollutant (POPs) Regulation came into force in Great Britain (England, Scotland, and Wales). The amendment adds perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS), its salts, and PFHxS-related compounds
12 RAC Backs Lead Restriction in Outdoor Shooting and Fishing Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com ECHA’s Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) has expressed its support for restricting the use of lead in ammunition for hunting, outdoor sports shooting, and fishing by adopting its opinion on ECHA’s proposal to restrict the use of lead for releva
13 Colombia joins to ban Single-Use Plastics Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com ck, load, or transport packages, goods, newspapers, magazines, clothes, food, etc.
14 European Parliament and Council Reach Provisional Agreement on CLP Revision Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com On 5 December 2023, the European Parliament and the Council reached a provisional agreement on the revision of the Regulation on the Classification, Labelling and Packaging of Chemicals (CLP). The new measures will improve the protection of consumers
15 European Parliament and Council reach agreement on limits for POPs in waste Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com On June 22, 2022, the European Parliament and Council reached an agreement on a proposal by the European Commission to review Annexes IV and V of Regulation (EU) 2019/1021, on persistent organic pollutants (POPs). The allowable limits were discussed
16 Taiwan Taiwan updates labelling requirements for Toxic and Concerned Chemicals Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com nts and the packaging size. See earlier news on this.
17 Ukraine Opens Public Consultation on State Register of Chemicals Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has introduced a draft resolution entitled "On Approval of the Procedure for Maintaining the State Register of Chemicals" and opened it for public consultation until 12 August 2024. This draft resolution represents
18 Japanese Government Takes Bold Steps to Control Hazardous Chemicals: Methoxychlor Dechlorane Plus and UV-328 Face Strict Regulations Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com In a significant step to address environmental concerns, the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), and Ministry of Environment (MoE) have jointly issued a consultation, calling for the
19 Changes to the RoHS and EEE Directive recommended by the European Commission Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com On 7 December 2023, the European Commission proposed changes in EU Directive on restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS) in electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). The aim is to reduce hazardous compounds in EEE to protect public health and the
20 European Commission extends consultation on the presence of cobalt in toys Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com The European Commission is extending an ongoing consultation by the Scientific Committee on Health, Environmental and Emerging Risks (SCHEER) on the presence of cobalt in toys until September 8, 2022.  The consultation is part of an evaluation
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