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1 European Commission Expands Scope of ECHA’s Chromium VI Restriction Proposal Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com In an effort to strengthen environmental and public health protection, the European Commission has requested the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) to expand the scope of the REACH restriction proposal for chromium (VI) substances. The mandate, receive
2 EPA Updates TSCA Inventory Ahead of 2024 Chemical Data Reporting Cycle Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com On May 23, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the latest update to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory. This biannual update, which makes non-confidential TSCA Inventory data publicly available, aligns with th
3 EPA issues final rule requiring reporting of seven additional PFAS to Toxic Release Inventory Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com On May 16, 2024, following an announcement in January 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule to update the chemicals listed in the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) to include seven new per- and polyfluoroalkyl substanc
4 Government of India Issues New Circular on Licensing of In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices. Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com On May 15, 2024, the Directorate General of Health Services under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in India issued a new circular for medical devices through the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization.    The circular states tha
5 EPA Proposes to Add 16 Individual PFAS and 15 PFAS Categories to the Toxics Release Inventory Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com On October 2, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed to add 16 individual per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and 15 PFAS categories, covering over 100 chemicals, to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI). The proposal would
6 European Council Adopts New CLP Regulation to Improve Chemical Safety Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com UPDATE: The new CLP Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2024/2865) was published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 20 November 2024 and will enter into force on 10 December 2024. The full text can be found here. In addition, ECHA published its
7 Singapore’s NEA Revises Compliance Dates for Dechlorane Plus Methoxychlor and UV-328 under the Stockholm Convention Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com On 6 May 2024, Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) announced revised compliance dates for Dechlorane Plus, Methoxychlor, and UV-328 under the Stockholm Convention.   Chemicals Added to Annex A to the Stockholm Convention At the
8 Swiss Ordinance on Chemical Products: New Amendments for 2024 Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com Substances of Very High Concern: Seven news entries have been added to the list and
9 India extends enforcement date of Quality Control Orders for four polymer products. Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com India’s Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) has extended the enforcement date of the Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for four polymer products. The notifications were published in the Gazette of India on 4 June 2024 in consultation with
10 ECHA Launches Second Call for Evidence on Hexavalent Chromium Substances Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a call for evidence on the uses and alternatives for certain hexavalent chromium (CrVI) substances on 5 June 2024. The information will support ECHA’s preparation of an Annex XV Restriction Dossier on C
11 DEFRA Extends Deadline of Public Consultation on Alternative Transitional Registration Model ATRm Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com The UK government has extended the deadline of the public consultation on proposals to amend the current transitional provisions under UK-REACH by introducing an Alternative Transitional Registration model (ATRm) until 25 July 2024. Launched on 16 Ma
12 Ukraine to Launch Unified Online System for Chemical Safety Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com On 21 June 2024, the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources (MEPNR) of Ukraine announced that the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved the procedure for the creation and operation of the Information System for Chemical Saf
13 EPA Issues Compliance Guide for Methylene Chloride Rule after Banning Most Uses Due to Health Risks Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com On July 10, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a compliance guide for the recently enacted methylene chloride risk management rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The guide is intended to assist industry, worke
14 US EPA Revises Risk Threshold for Perfluorodecanoic Acid in Finalized IRIS Toxicological Review Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com On July 16, 2024, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) Toxicological Review for perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDA) and related salts. The Agency has raised the acceptable reference dose (RfD)
15 Ukraine adopts Technical Regulation on Chemical Safety in line with EU-REACH Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com On July 23, 2024, the Ukrainian government approved the Technical Regulation on the Safety of Chemical Products (UA-REACH), which is in line with EU-REACH standards. The regulation aims to protect human health and the environment from the risks assoc
16 UA-REACH Regulation and Registration Deadlines Officially Published by Ukraine Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com Update: Please note that the registration deadlines for CMR substances (Category 1A and 1B) over 1 tonne per year and substances with toxic effects to aquatic organisms (acute or chronic) over 100 tonnes per year are incorrectly stated in the tex
17 Peru Proposes New Regulations for Comprehensive Chemical Management Law Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com Ministerial Resolution in the official newspaper, El Peruano. The proposed regul
18 China's NIFDC Releases New Guidelines for Compatibility Testing of Packaging Materials Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com ducts throughout their shelf life. This news highlights the key points, evaluation p
19 EPA Releases Preliminary 2023 Toxics Release Inventory TRI Data Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com On July 30, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published preliminary 2023 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) data, covering chemical releases, waste management, and pollution prevention from more than 20,000 facilities nationwide. This
20 Ukraine Takes Another Step Towards EU Integration by Approving State Register of Chemicals Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com On 21 August 2024, the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine (MEPNR) announced that the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved the procedure for maintaining the State Register of Chemicals. This is an important s
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