May 06, 2022 | European Parliament votes for stricter limits for POPs in waste
On May 3, 2022, the European Parliament voted on a European Commission proposal to tighten the limits for the presence of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in waste. The proposal was earlier adopte...
May 06, 2022 | South Korea updates the regulation on cosmetic safety standards
The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) in South Korea updated the regulation on cosmetic safety standards on April 1st, 2022. This is to strengthen the safety management of cosmetics and protect ...
South Korea updates the regulation for cosmetics and allergens
May 05, 2022
The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) in South Korea updated the regulation on precautions when using cosmetics and labeling of allergens under Cosmetic Act on April 27th, 2022. This is due to ...
India consults on eight standards for plastics and resins
May 04, 2022
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is reinvestigating the use of eight chemical standards in plastics, resins, moulding, and extrusion materials. The standards cover: Subst...
Resolutions for Brazilian Medical Devices
May 04, 2022
According to notifications from World Trade Organization (WTO), several resolutions for medical devices are proposed to enter into force with the earliest start being on May 2, 2022, by the Brazilian ...
New Regulatory Changes for the Brazilian Cosmetic Manufacturers
May 04, 2022
The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency notifies World Trade Organization (WTO) of several resolutions for cosmetics and personal hygiene products which are proposed to enter into force with the earlie...
US EPA proposes an amendment to VOCs
May 03, 2022
US EPA on the 29th of April 2022, submitted a notification to World Trade Organization, to amend the regulatory decision on Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). According to US EPA, VOCs are compounds...
South Korea proposes the restriction of certain phrases for chemical products
May 03, 2022
On the 28th of April 2022, the Ministry of Environment, South Korea submits a draft on the labelling and advertising of chemical products. With comments expected to close 40 days from notification...
Latin America Key Regulatory Updates: What to expect in 2022
May 02, 2022
Chemical policies are rapidly developing in Latin America. National Chemical Regulations are the main focus of regional cooperations as well as projects initiated by international organizations. A num...
German announces ECHA’s draft intermediates guidance as law-breaking
Apr 29, 2022
Opposition against the proposed draft changes on ECHA’s intermediates guidance from the German industry body has been strongly expressed. Their claim was that the modified original proposal defies a...
European Commission publishes a roadmap for restrictions under REACH
Apr 28, 2022
The European Commission published, on April 25, 2022, a list of substances and substance groups for which restrictions under the REACH Regulation are being proposed, prepared, or considered. ...
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