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European Union (EU)  A new Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability was presented by the EU in 2020 as part of the EU Green Deal. This year, there are major implementations that will be made to achieve this strategy as Europe transitions to a toxi

On February 9, 2021, Chile approved its rules for the classification, labeling, and notification of dangerous chemical substances and mixtures (Decree 57) in the official gazette. The Decree 57 was promulgated in November 2019 and communicated

In September, Chile reaffirmed commitments with the Latin American Regulatory Cooperation Forum (LARCF), an association promoting dialogue and information exchange, training initiatives, and regulatory cooperation through national chemi

In 2019, Chile adopted Supreme Decree 57 (DS/57), on the Classification, Labelling and Notification of Chemical Substances. DS/57 seeks to comprehensively implement the UN GHS in Chile, as well as introduce several other chemicals management instrume

Every two years manufacturers and importers of dangerous substances have to notify the environmental authority. The first notification deadline due on February 2024.  Any manufacturer or importer of a substance as such and any importer of a dang

The "Waste Management, Extended Producer Responsibility and Recycling Promotion" Bill No 20.920, popularly known as "The Bill" or "REP Bill," emphasizes waste generation reduction and recycling promotion. It holds importers and producers financially

In February 2021, Chile became the first country in Latin America to adopt a comprehensive national chemicals regulation, Decree 57 and its implementing Resolution 777/2021. This regulation establishes a structured system for the notification and pri

On the 28th of June, Chilean authorities delivered an important update via webinar on the progress of implementing Chile's regulation, based on the Decree 57/2021. The focus of this update centered around the introduction of some requirements to r

The Ministry of Health of Chile has taken a significant step in providing clarity for businesses dealing with chemicals by publishing a comprehensive white paper. This document aims to help companies understand how two distinct chemical lists, namely

Chile is driving itself further into the land of chemical regulation, presenting another milestone with the introduction of the Draft Chemical Prioritization and Risk Assessment Regulation. This stands as a second phase in the journey of chemical re

Chile's chemical industry is launching its Chemical Registration System under the Decree 57. This development aims to enhance chemical safety and regulatory oversight in the country. As the registration database opens its doors, industries dealing w

In February 2021, Chile became the first country in Latin America to adopt a comprehensive national chemicals regulation, Decree 57 and its implementing Resolution 777/2021. This regulation establishes a structured system for the notification and pri

The notification period for non-industrial chemical substances under Decree 57 will commence on February 9, 2025. This marks a futher advancement in Chile’s regulatory framework for chemical substances, reinforcing the nation’s commitment to envi

The Chilean Ministry of Environment has announced the notification requirements for new industrial chemicals under Supreme Decree No. 57/19, the regulation governing classification, labeling, and notification of hazardous substances and mixtures.

Chile became the first country in Latin America to impose a national chemical regulation in February 2021. Chile’s Ministry of Health released Decree 57 and its implementing Resolution 777/2021, Regulation on Classification, Labeling, and Notifica