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May 08, 2024 | HSE Launches Public Consultation on Copper Substances
On 15 April 2024, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) launched a call for comments and relevant information on a number of copper substances. The reason for the consultation is that the Great Britai...
May 08, 2024 | Government of Canada Releases Acids and Bases Group Assessment: Concludes Substances Are Not Harmful to Health or the Environment
On April 27, 2024, the Government of Canada has published the Acids and Bases Group Assessment, which concludes that these substances are not harmful to human health or the environment. A notice to th...
India Adds New Fertilizers to Fertilizer Control Order Including Sulfur and Micronutrient Options
May 07, 2024
The Government of India has amended the Fertiliser (Inorganic, Organic, or Mixed) (Control) Order, 1985 to include several additional fertiliser alternatives. This amendment is aimed at providing farm...
East African countries notify WTO of draft standards for skincare products
May 07, 2024
On 9 April 2024, five East African countries (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of Draft East African standards for special purposes (anti-aging...
EPA Enforces Ban on Several Industrial and Commercial Methylene Chloride Uses
May 06, 2024
On April 30, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) implemented a ban on most uses of methylene chloride, a hazardous substance linked to several cancers, neurotoxicity, liver damage, an...
Canada amends cosmetic regulations for cosmetic fragrance allergens
May 03, 2024
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...
India Notifies WTO of Quality Control Order for Steel and Steel Products
May 03, 2024
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...
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