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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed extending the compliance deadlines under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for certain entities regulated for their use of methylene chloride. The 18-month extension specifically applies to

The newly introduced Draft Regulation on Disinfectants in Chile aims to establish a comprehensive framework governing the registration, manufacture, importation, storage, distribution, and dispensing of disinfectants in any form. These disinfectants

On March 14, 2024, the Ministry of Environment (MoE) in South Korea published the Administrative Notice of Partial Revision of Regulations on prescribed quantities of toxic substances, restricted substances, prohibited substances, and permitted subs

In April 2024, the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) released a comprehensive proposal detailing adjustments to fees and charges for the 2024-25 fiscal year. As part of its regulatory mandate, AICIS aims to manage the introd

The UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) published a consultation on 6 May 2024 on proposals to amend the current transitional provisions under UK REACH by introducing an Alternative Transitional Registration model (ATRm). Th

The Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) is seeking feedback on proposed updates to the list of chemicals with high hazards for categorisation and categorization guidelines for 2025. Key changes include the addition of 116 new

India’s Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has announced a public consultation on the revised standard for sulphuric acid, inviting feedback from stakeholders until February 1, 2025. The existing standard, which was first published in 1950 and revise

The Government of Canada has officially amended the Pest Control Products Regulations (SOR/2024-259) under the Pest Control Products Act. Effective from the date of publication in the Canada Gazette, December 9, 2024, these amendments update the labe

The Department of Industrial Works (DIW) has released an evaluation of Thailand’s Hazardous Substances Act, following an extensive public consultation held between August and September 2024. The review assessed enforcement of the Act from 1992 to 2

On February 6, 2025, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) released for public consultation a draft of the revised specifications for Lactic Acid, Food Grade (First Revision of IS 9971). The draft, which aims to enhance the safety and quality standard

On February 13, 2025, the Government of Canada launched a consultation on risk management measures for short-chain chlorinated alkanes (SCCAs), medium-chain chlorinated alkanes (MCCAs), and long-chain chlorinated alkanes (LCCAs) with up to 20 carbon

The National Transport Commission (NTC) of Australia has announced key amendments to the Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code. These changes introduce clearer definitions and improved segregation rules for incompatible dangerous goods. These changes

China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) is seeking public feedback on draft indicative lists of long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (PFCAs), their salts, and related compounds. These substances are widely used in industrial applications,

Australia’s Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is moving forward with reforming packaging regulations after reviewing extensive feedback from the public and industry. A recent consultation summary revealed stro

On 11 April 2025, Kenya notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) that several previously circulated standards covering 12 fertilizers have now been officially adopted. Published in the Kenya Gazette Notice No. 16886 on 20 December 2024, the adopti

On May 12, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued an interim final rule delaying the start of the PFAS reporting period under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Section 8(a)(7). Originally set to begin on July 11, 2025, the

The Vietnamese Ministry of Health has released a new draft decree on cosmetics management. The proposed decree aims to improve the safety of cosmetics and how products are controlled in the market. It also aligns Vietnam’s requirements with ASEAN r