Apr 25, 2025 | EPA Finalizes Stronger Rules to Cut Ethylene Oxide Emissions and Reduce Cancer Risk
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized its Interim Decision on Ethylene Oxide (EtO), a widely used pesticide and sterilizing agent. EPA announced stronger protections to reduce c...
Apr 24, 2025 | China Seeks Industry Feedback on Long-Chain PFCA Control Lists under Stockholm Convention
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 subs...
Great Britain Proposes New Entries for the GB MCL List: Classification and Labelling of 30 Hazardous Chemicals
Apr 24, 2025
The United Kingdom has notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft regulation proposing the addition of 30 substances to the GB Mandatory Classification and Labelling (GB MCL) List. This is...
Australia: NTC amends the ADG Code to improve segregation of incompatible dangerous goods
Mar 28, 2025
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 rul...
India Amends FSSAI Packaging Regulations to Permit Recycled Plastics in Food Packaging
Apr 24, 2025
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has introduced significant amendments to the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulations, 2025 to allow the use of specific categories of...
India extends enforcement date of Quality Control Orders for two chemicals
Apr 23, 2025
The Indian Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals has extended the enforcement dates of the Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for vinyl acetate monomer and methyl/ethyl acrylate. The notification was ...
Gulf Countries Update Pesticide Residue Limits in Agricultural and Food Products
Apr 23, 2025
On 16 April 2025, seven Gulf countries (United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen) submitted a joint addendum to the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding their dr...
Switzerland Notifies WTO of Amendments to Chemical Safety Regulations
Apr 22, 2025
On 14 April 2025, Switzerland notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of two proposed amendments to its chemical safety regulations. These amendments aim to enhance public health protection by res...
Japan Adds 17 Chemicals to List of Strong Mutagens
Apr 22, 2025
On 10 April 2025, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare (MHLW) updated its list of chemicals identified as strong mutagens on the Workplace Safety Site. With this update, MHLW added 17 new...
India Launches Global Tariff and Trade Helpdesk to Support Exporters and Importers
Apr 16, 2025
On 11 April 2025, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, launched the 'Global Tariff and Trade Helpdesk'. This initiative aims to assist I...
South Korea Proposes Revision of the Standards for Hazardous Chemical Transport Facilities
Apr 15, 2025
On March 28, 2025, the National Institute of Chemical Safety in South Korea announced a partial revision of the Standards for Installation and Management of Hazardous Chemical Transport Facilities. Th...
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