May 03, 2024 | Canada amends cosmetic regulations for cosmetic fragrance allergens
On 24 April 2024, Health Canada published an amendment to the labeling and notification requirements for cosmetic ingredients. The amendment was published in the Canada Gazette, part II, Volume 158, N...
May 03, 2024 | India Notifies WTO of Quality Control Order for Steel and Steel Products
On 19 April 2024, the Ministry of Steel, Government of India, after consultation with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of the Quality Control Order (QC...
Brazil: Understanding the New Regulations for Metallic Materials in Contact with Food
May 02, 2024
In the field of food safety, regulations play a key role in protecting public health and ensuring the integrity of consumables. Recently, Brazil introduced a new regulation, RDC No. 854/2024, which fo...
Korean National Institute of Chemical Safety to take over K-REACH.
May 01, 2024
South Korea’s Ministry of Environment (MoE) has announced a reorganization that will take effect from April 30, 2024, transferring certain functions from the National Institute of Environmental Rese...
NMPA publishes Cosmetic Safety Evaluation Measures
Apr 29, 2024
On 22 April 2024, the National Medical and Pharmaceutical Administration of China (NMPA) announced an updated Technical Guidelines for Cosmetic Safety Assessment, which will be implemented from 1 May ...
EU to Introduce Tougher Regulations on Plastic Food Contact Materials
Apr 29, 2024
The European Commission is in the process of amending the regulatory frameworks governing plastic materials and articles intended for food contact. A feedback period on a draft regulation ended recent...
Canada Approves Eight Hydrocarbon-Based Substances after Environmental Assessment
Apr 29, 2024
On April 20, 2024, the Canadian government announced the approval of eight hydrocarbon-based chemicals following a thorough assessment under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA). Acc...
Malaysia Strengthens Workplace Safety Laws with OSHA 2022 Amendments
Apr 29, 2024
On April 2, 2024, the Malaysian Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) announced in the Federal Government Gazette that Malaysia's Occupational Safety and Health (Amendment) Act 2022 ...
California’s Department of Public Health Updates Cosmetic Fragrance Allergen Reporting Guidelines
Apr 29, 2024
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has revised its fragrance allergen reporting guidance for cosmetic products. This revision comes after the inclusion of 155 new substances, including ...
EU Commission Adopts Criteria for 'Essential Uses' of Harmful Chemicals
Apr 29, 2024
On 22 April 2024, the European Commission adopted criteria outlining what constitutes ‘essential uses’ of the most harmful chemicals (‘Guiding Criteria and Principles for the Essential Use Conce...
Japan allocates funds for three research projects focusing on the health effects of PFASs
Apr 29, 2024
Japan’s Ministry of the Environment (MOE) has allocated funding for three pioneering projects dedicated to understanding the health effects associated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)...
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