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May 04, 2022 | Resolutions for Brazilian Medical Devices
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 ...

May 04, 2022 | New Regulatory Changes for the Brazilian Cosmetic Manufacturers
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. ...

India publishes a draft of a revised standard for coatings and enamels
Apr 26, 2022
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is holding a consultation process until May 11 on a proposed amended standard for ready-mixed paint, air drying, and red oxide-zinc chrome priming, which would ext...

European Commission Adopts REACH Authorization Decisions for Chemicals’ Use
Apr 26, 2022
In March, the European Commission adopted REACH authorization decisions for the use of four chemicals that are listed in Annex XIV of the law. CTPht is on the REACH authorization list for its carc...

Peru Close to Acquire Funds for Chemical Implementation
Apr 25, 2022
Peru has been working on its national chemical policy at least since 2020. In recent months, Peru approached the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) for funding its implementation and enforcin...

Colombia Progresses on OECD Chemical Instruments
Apr 25, 2022
Colombia officially joined the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in April 2020 despite not complying with all instruments required by the organization at the time. In this ...
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