Jun 17, 2024 | BIS Invites Public Comments on Revised Standard for Pure Grade Sodium Bromide
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) invites public comments on the first revision of the standard for sodium bromide, pure (IS 2780) until 24 June. Sodium bromide is widely used in the chemical indus...
Jun 18, 2024 | INEN Implements Regulation to Ensure Toy Safety in Ecuador
The Ecuadorian Institute of Standardization (INEN) has implemented Technical Regulation 089, "Toy Safety," to improve the safety of toys in the country. This regulation applies to all new toys, both ...
ANVISA updates the INCI Translation Panel with the translation of 1148 cosmetic ingredients
Jun 18, 2024
On 24 May 2024, the Brazilian National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) updated the INCI Translation Panel with the translation of 1,016 International Nomenclature Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI) into ...
Ukraine-REACH Consultation Completed: Stakeholders Call for Extended Deadlines
Jun 17, 2024
On 29 May 2024, the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine announced the completion of the public consultation process on the draft Resolution of the Cabinet of Minister...
ECHA Launches Second Call for Evidence on Hexavalent Chromium Substances
Jun 13, 2024
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a call for evidence on the uses and alternatives for certain hexavalent chromium (CrVI) substances on 5 June 2024. The information will support ECHA’s p...
Indonesia's New Regulatory Framework for Carbon Capture and Storage Activities
Jun 13, 2024
Presidential Regulation No. 14 of 2024 on the Implementation of Carbon Capture and Storage Activities was enacted by the Government of the Republic of Indonesia on January 30, 2024. This regulation ou...
ECHA Updates Research Needs for Regulation of Hazardous Chemicals
Jun 12, 2024
On 12 June 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published an updated report identifying key areas where further scientific research is needed to improve the regulation of hazardous chemicals in ...
India extends enforcement date of Quality Control Orders for four polymer products.
Jun 12, 2024
India’s Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) has extended the enforcement date of the Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for four polymer products. The notifications were published in the Ga...
Malaysian OSHA 2022 Comes into Force Together with New Regulations
Jun 16, 2024
The Occupational Safety and Health (Amendment) Act 2022 (OSHA 2022), which amends the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994, will come into effect on June 1, 2024, according to a notification issued...
US EPA Proposes New Rule to Reduce Health Risks from Exposure to N-Methylpyrrolidone
Jun 12, 2024
On June 5, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposed rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to protect workers and consumers from exposure to the solvent n-methyl...
Gulf Cooperation Council Publishes Second Draft Standard to Align with GHS 7
Jun 12, 2024
On 21 May 2024, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a second draft standard, i.e. GSO/TC01 /DS2/ GSO2654:2023, aligned with the seventh revised edition of...
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