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Jul 09, 2025 | UK Launches Public Consultation on Reforms to BPR, CLP and PIC Rules
The UK’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched an eight-week public consultation on proposed legislative reforms for chemicals regulation in Great Britain. The consultation, which runs unti...
Jul 08, 2025 | South Korea Announces Draft Establishment of “Standard Quantity Thresholds for Hazardous Chemicals”
On July 8, 2025, South Korea announced the draft establishment of “Standard Quantity Thresholds for Hazardous Chemicals”. In response to the overhaul of the toxic substance designation and manag...
South Korea Proposes Full Revision of the “Detailed Handling Standards for Hazardous Chemicals”
Jul 08, 2025
On July 6, 2025, South Korea proposed a full revision of the “Detailed Handling Standards for Hazardous Chemicals” to align with recent amendments to the Chemical Substances Control Act and the Ac...
South Africa Implements GHS Revision 10 for Classification and Labelling from 1 July 2025
Jul 08, 2025
On 1 July 2025, the transition period for the introduction of the tenth revised edition of the Globally Harmonized System for Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS 10) was completed. The So...
Jordan mandates GHS labelling of chemical substances from 1 June 2025
Jul 08, 2025
Update: In line with the timeline specified in the WTO notification, Jordan’s standard DJS 990:2024 has entered into force. Mandatory GHS labelling for chemicals substances and mixtures apply from...
Türkiye's First Climate Law Enacted: Critical Changes for Chemical Industry
Jul 08, 2025
Türkiye's first comprehensive climate legislation, the Climate Law, has been approved by parliament. This new regulation introduces fundamental changes in greenhouse gas emission reduction and cl...
EPA Issues Final SNURs for Certain PMN Substances Under TSCA
Jul 04, 2025
On June 23, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a final rule issuing Significant New Use Rules (SNURs) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for certain chemical sub...
EU Commission Evaluates WEEE Directive: Urgent Need for Modernisation to Tackle E-Waste
Jul 04, 2025
On 2 July 2025, the European Commission released its evaluation of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive, reaffirming its importance in mitigating the environmental and health...
Switzerland Notifies WTO of Draft Amendments to Chemical Risk Reduction Ordinance
Jul 04, 2025
Switzerland has officially notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft revision to the Chemical Risk Reduction Ordinance (ORRChem). The proposal introduces new restrictions on several hazar...
EPA Releases Draft Risk Evaluation for Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP) for Public Comment and Peer Review
Jul 03, 2025
In June 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its draft risk evaluation for dibutyl phthalate (DBP), also known as 1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid, 1,2-dibutyl ester (CAS No. 84-7...
Brazil: GHS Revision 7 Becomes Mandatory from 4 July 2025
Jun 30, 2025
From 4 July 2025, compliance with GHS Revision 7 will be mandatory in Brazil. This follows the publication of the updated ABNT NBR 14725 standard on 3 July 2023, which brings Brazil’s classification...
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