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1 New Steps to Protect Communities from PFAS Announced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com On February 1, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its initiatives aimed at protecting communities and the environment from the health risks associated with some per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These chemicals,
2 European Union Takes Steps to Phase Out Dental Amalgam Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com On 8 February 2024, negotiators from the European Parliament and the Council reached a provisional political agreement on the phasing out of dental amalgam. The agreement is in line with the European Commission’s proposal to address the remaining u
3 ECHA to support the European Commission with tasks concerning battery safety Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com On 17 August 2023, the new EU Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2023/1542) concerning batteries and waste batteries entered into force and the Batteries Directive (Directive 2006/66/EC) was repealed. In the coming years the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
4 UK government launches a call for data on nanomaterials in cosmetics Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com On 14 August 2023, the UK’s Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) published a call for submission of any scientific information relevant to the safety assessment of nanomaterials used in cosmetics.   Details of the call Any inter
5 Have your say on ECHA’s draft investigation report on the presence of CMRs in childcare articles Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com Information on the background for above news can be found  here.  
6 Japan includes three POPs to the Class I Specified Chemical Substances List Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com The Manufacturing Industries Bureau of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has unveiled a groundbreaking decision to include three POPs (persistent organic pollutants) to the Class I Specified Chemical Substances List. The announcement
7 EPA Designates PFOA and PFOS as Hazardous Substances under Superfund Law Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com ffected parties by publication in local newspapers about.   This rule may i
8 Singapore Implements Regulatory Measures for 4 Hazardous Substances Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com On 24 July 2023, Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) announced that the listings for four substances (dechlorane plus, methoxychlor, UV-328, and terbufos) will be changed due to the decision at the 11th meeting of the Conference of the Pa
9 US EPA updates Toxic Substances Control Act TSCA fees to improve chemical reviews Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com On February 8, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized amendments to the 2018 Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Fees Rule, which will increase fees and double the cost of new substance applications. The final rule aims to recover
10 Three requests from the European Commission for suggestions on legislative proposals! Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com The European Commission issued three solicitations for feedback on August 23, 2023: on the WEEE Directive, on the new end-of-life vehicle regulations, and on eco-design standards and labelling of electronic displays. The European Commission's commitm
11 Several updates to the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com During the months of August and September 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 to the inven
12 Australia Seeks Input on Including Brominated Flame Retardants in IChEMS Register Schedule 6 and 7 Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com On 25 September 2023, the Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) opened consultations on the proposed scheduling decisions for brominated flame retardants (BFRs) under the Industrial Chemicals Environmenta
13 UK releases guidance for management of CMR substances in cosmetic products Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com tions until outcome ECHA Weekly Newsletter HSE GB CLP e-Bulletin
14 EPA Proposes New Rule Requiring Data Reporting on 16 Chemicals Under TSCA Risk Evaluation Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is introducing a rule under Section 8(d) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), mandating manufacturers (including importers) of 16 chemicals to submit to the Agency data from unpublished health, sa
15 Urgent Request for Input on QCOs for 8 Chemicals Issued in India Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com On 6 March 2024, India’s Basic Chemicals, Cosmetics and Dyes Promotion Council (CHEMEXIL) issued a circular requesting concerned members and end-user industries to urgently submit data regarding the implementation of 8 Quality Control Orders (QCOs)
16 PFHxA to be restricted in the EU following vote of Member States Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com At a meeting of the European Commission’s REACH Committee on 29 February 2024, EU Member States voted in favour of a Commission Regulation restricting perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), its salts and related substances. The proposal, originally submit
17 98 substances added to Great Britain Mandatory Classification and Labelling List Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com The UK Minister for Social Mobility, Youth and Progress (MfSMYP) has, taken a key decision on the classification and labelling of 98 chemical substances in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). This decision was taken after the Secretary of St
18 US EPA Proposes New Rules Under TSCA for Chemicals with Significant New Use Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing Significant New Use Rules (SNURs) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for chemicals previously reviewed in premanufacture notices (PMNs). These chemicals have been deemed "not likely to
19 India Notifies WTO of Quality Control Order for Steel and Steel Products Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com On 19 April 2024, the Ministry of Steel, Government of India, after consultation with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of the Quality Control Order (QCO) on steel and steel products listed in the table
20 Canada amends cosmetic regulations for cosmetic fragrance allergens Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com On 24 April 2024, Health Canada published an amendment to the labeling and notification requirements for cosmetic ingredients. The amendment was published in the Canada Gazette, part II, Volume 158, No.9. The amendment was adopted on 12 April 2024 an
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