Dec 14, 2022 | Restrictions on dry-cleaning agent perchloroethylene in California from January 2022.
According to California air standards, businesses have roughly one month to phase out perchloroethylene from dry cleaning operations, but more state- and federal-level actions over the solvent are exp...
Dec 13, 2022 | A new supplementary testing method for 16alpha-hydroxiprednisolone in cosmetics issued by NMPA in China
On 23 November 2022, the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) in China released a new supplementary test method ‘BHJ 202203 Determination of 16alpha-hydroxiprednisolone in Cosmetics’. T...
'Introductions of 10 kg or Less Rules 2022' amended in Australia after consultation
Dec 13, 2022
On 15 November 2022 the Australian Industrial Chemicals Rules 2019 has been amended regarding introductions of 10 kg or less. The amended rules, Industrial Chemicals (General) Amendment (Introductions...
BIS lists 93 chemical related products that may require compulsory certification
Dec 13, 2022
On 13 December 2022, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) organized a Stakeholders Consultation Meeting with industry associations and manufacturers of Chemical products in New Delhi. BIS Certif...
Japan publishes a manual to promote online applications
Dec 13, 2022
In Japan, companies must notify new chemical substances manufactured or imported in volumes of less than one tonne a year or apply for small-volume permits. Companies are also required to submit appli...
Chile’s route toward waste management and EPR
Dec 09, 2022
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 promot...
Heavy metals in fluoropolymer coatings to be regulated in Thailand
Dec 09, 2022
In Thailand, the Ministry of Industry (MOI) is a cabinet ministry responsible for promoting and regulating industries. To ensure consumer safety, and safeguard human health, Thailand has published Tha...
Recommendations for including chemicals management in electronics procurement procedures published by UNEP
Dec 08, 2022
Electronic and electrical products contain several hazardous substances, including lead, mercury and other metals, flame retardants, and certain phthalates. During material extraction and manufacturin...
Chile’s route toward waste management and EPR
Dec 08, 2022
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 promot...
Unexpected effects on the immune system are revealed by a gene study on tetrabromobisphenol A.
Dec 08, 2022
Tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA) is a potent flame retardant used in numerous appliances and is a major pollutant in households and ecosystems. It is the most widely used Bromophenolic flame retardant (B...
Maximum migration levels set by Israel for safety of toys
Dec 08, 2022
The revision of the Mandatory Standard SI 562 part 3 was published in the Israel Official Gazette Section of Government Notice no. 10401 “ISO 8124-3:2020 Safety of toys — Part 3: Migration of cert...
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