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Japan Introduces Occupational Exposure Limits for 116 Substances
May 08, 2024
On May 8, 2024, the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) published 116 substances with corresponding occupational exposure limits (8-hour OELs and 15-minute OELs).
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Vietnam Consults on Revising Its National Chemical Law (Updated on April 16, 2024)
Apr 29, 2024
On March 12, 2024, Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) finalized the draft amendment to the Law on Chemicals (06/2007/QH12) and is currently seeking feedback from domestic and foreign organizations and individuals. The draft proposal is expected to be submitted for comments at the 8th Session of the 15th National Assembly in October, 2024 and approved at the 9th session in May, 2025.
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Korea Publishes 71 New Chemicals Registered and Assessed under OSHA
Apr 23, 2024
On March 28, 2024, South Korea’s MoEL made public information about 71 new chemical substances that have been registered and assessed under K-OSHA in 2024 Q1.
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Australia Consults on 14 Draft Evaluations Covering 2,116 Industrial Chemicals
Apr 23, 2024
On April 15, 2024, 14 draft evaluation statements covering 2,116 industrial chemicals were issued for public consultation. The comment period will end on May 27, 2024.
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Korea Adjusts Authorities’ Chemical Management Responsibility
Apr 22, 2024
By MoE Ordinance No. 1086 and MoE Ordinance No. 1084, South Korea’s Ministry of Environment (MoE) announced the adjustments of certain authorities’ chemical management responsibilities under K-REACH and K-CCA.
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Japan Announces Updates to PAC List, 5 Substances Removed and 12 Added
Apr 02, 2024
According to the Gazette on April 1, 2024, Japan added 12 substances to the List of Priority Assessment Chemical Substances (PAC List) following the removal of 5 substances on March 29. This brings the total number of PACs to 225.
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China Issues Technical Specification for Chemical Nomenclature (Updated on Mar 21, 2024)
Mar 28, 2024
On March 21, 2024, China MEE issued a notice to make public the Technical specification for nomenclature of chemical substances for environmental management (HJ 1357-2024). It will come into force on July 1, 2024.
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EU Consults on Introducing Chlorpyrifos under POPs Convention
Mar 26, 2024
On March 13, 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) initiated a public consultation on the draft risk management evaluation for chlorpyrifos. Comments are welcome until May 8, 2024.
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EU Member States Plan to Evaluate 10 Substances in 2024-2026
Mar 22, 2024
On March 19, 2024, ECHA updated the Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP) for the year 2024-2026, listing 28 substances suspected of posing a risk to human health or the environment.
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Korea Updates Toxic Chemical Substances List and GHS Classification List (Updated on Feb 13, 2024)
Feb 13, 2024
By two announcements issued on January 10, 2024, South Korea's NIER adopted the proposed updates to the Toxic Chemical Substances List (TCSL) and the GHS Classification List.
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