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Mar 24, 2022 | India consults for Sodium Hypochlorite

India started consultation on a draft international standard (IS) for sodium hypochlorite, also known as bleach. The item is described as an inorganic chemical widely used as bleach liquor. It is g...

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Mar 16, 2022 | USA extends compliance date for a chemical compound

On March 9, 2022, US EPA published the final rule for regulating Phenol, Isopropylated Phosphate (3:1). The regulation for this substance is promulgated under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).T...

Chemical industry Product restrictions / prohibitions Regulatory update US states US TSCA
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Circular Economy takes hold in Latin America
Mar 16, 2022

On February 24, 2022, the Latin America and the Caribbean Circular Economy Coalition launched a document envisioning a stronger Circular Economy vision for the region. It intends to inspire governm...

Circular economy
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Chile Sets Goals for Electrical Electronic Equipment
Mar 16, 2022

Chile’s Environmental Ministry (MMA) promulgated on February 28, 2022, a Decree establishing collection and recycling goals for batteries and Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE). Furthermore...

Chile Electrical & electronics Regulatory update Restricted substances in EEE
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Brazilian Health Agency Revises Food Contact Material
Mar 16, 2022

The new Resolution 589/2021 entered into force in Brazil in January, 2022,. The National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) Resolution revises three pieces of national legislation on food contact ...

Brazil Chemical industry Food contact Plastics Regulatory update
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Mexico Publishes New Specifications for Dangerous Goods Transportation
Mar 16, 2022

On February 28, 2022, the Secretariat of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation (SCT) issued an Official Mexican Norm (NOM in Spanish). This regulation assigns specifications for transpor...

Chemical industry Hazard assessment Mexico
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India extends the implementation date for six chemicals
Mar 14, 2022

The Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals on March 11, 2022, published its decision to extend the Quality Control Order implementation date for six chemical products. The new implementation ...

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India extends the implementation date for five chemicals
Mar 14, 2022

On March 10, 2022, the Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals publishes its decision to extend the Quality Control Order implementation date for five chemical products. The new date is Septembe...

Chemical industry India
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US EPA extends compliance date for PIP Prohibition
Mar 14, 2022

On 9 March 2022, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces the decision to extend the compliance date for prohibiting the processing and distribution of Phenol, Isopropylated Phosphate (3:...

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European Commission implements new decision for a biocidal product
Mar 14, 2022

On March 11, 2022, the commission announces its decision of a biocidal product in line with Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council. A product that contains capsic...

Biocides EU EU chemicals strategy EU REACH Product classification
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Korea proposes an amendment to cosmetics regulation
Mar 14, 2022

In February 2022, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) in South Korea proposed amendments to the ‘Regulation on Safety Standards, etc. of Cosmetics’. This is the cosmetics policy enacted...

Cosmetics Chemical notification/ registration Regulatory update South Korea

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