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Global Chemical Regulation Highlights | May 2023
Jun 01, 2023
In May of 2023, China MEM issued a work plan for the special inspection on 35 target hazardous substances and reinforce law enforcement. South Korea opened a public consultation on the hazard assessments results new chemical substances registered under K-REACH. Japan announced the addition of 6 priority assessment chemical substances and the removal of 6 substances previously listed. Thailand extended the deadline for 2022 annual report on hazardous chemicals in industrial plants. India issued the draft EPR regulations for used oil to seek public comments.
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Minnesota Passes Most Comprehensive PFAS Ban in the U.S.
May 18, 2023
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed into law the ban in the U.S. on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in certain products as part of the broadest PFAS policy package in the country.
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Global Chemical Regulation Highlights | April 2023
May 04, 2023
In April of 2023, China initiated a new inspection mode for imported hazardous chemicals nationwide, South Korea published the updated list of pre-registered substances under K-REACH, Colombia enforces GHS implementation in the workplace, India delays Quality Control Orders for several chemicals, Vietnam proposed to release a national standard on ozone-depleting substances.
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Global Chemical Regulation Highlights | March 2023
Mar 31, 2023
In March of 2023, China issued draft amendments to ‘GB 6944 Classification and code of dangerous goods’ and ‘GB 12268 List of dangerous goods’ for public consultation. South Korea published a notice to urge enterprises handling Group B biocidal active substances to speed up dossier preparation and submission for approval under K-BPR. Two batches of 1,469 hazardous substances are proposed to mandate SDS and labelling requirements under Japan ISHL. Thailand imposed a destruction order on PFOA, its salts and PFOA-related compounds. Australia restricted the introduction or use of two POPs.
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Latest Update to the U.S. TSCA Inventory
Feb 17, 2023
On February 16, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the most update-to-date version of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Chemical Substance Inventory.
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Regulatory Compliance of U.S. Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) Plastics for Food-Contact Articles
Sep 01, 2022
Sustainable development has become a hot topic throughout the world, stimulating packaging companies and plastic manufacturers to meet sustainability initiatives by using recycled plastics for food contact articles...
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Draft Revision to the HBCD Risk Determination Published by US EPA
Dec 30, 2021
On Dec 29, 2021, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a draft revision to the risk determination for cyclic aliphatic bromide cluster chemicals including hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) issued under TSCA. The draft revision addresses some of the shortcomings identified in the original risk assessment and reflects the announced policy changes to ensure the public is adequately protected from unreasonable risks from chemicals.
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TSCA Briefing: Compliance Challenges and Prepare for Future Restrictions
Nov 11, 2021
There is less progress than expected in risk evaluations for existing chemicals five years after TSCA’s reform. New rules under Biden administration bring about longer review times for new chemicals and tighter risk control of high-risk chemicals.
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Green Chemistry and Future Changes to Relevant Regulations
Nov 08, 2021
With the rapid development of the industry, the safety and sustainable development of chemical industries has attracted more and more attention. At the CRAC-HCF 2021 Virtual Forum held by REACH24H on November 8, 2021, Mr. Otto Linher from the European Commission, together with Ms. Tatiana Santos form the European Environmental Bureau, Prof. Joel Tickner form the University of Massachusetts Lowell, and Mr. Pang Guanglian from the China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation Executive Board, discussed the topic of green chemistry and sustainable development and shared their opinions.
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U.S. EPA’s Proposed Rule to Modify User Fees under TSCA
Jan 13, 2021
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published a Proposed Rule which announced proposed amendments and adjustments to the 2018 fees rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The proposed rule announced modifications to fees that affects both new and existing chemicals under TSCA for fiscal years 2022, 2023 and 2024.
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Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR): Challenges throughout the Product Lifecycle
EPR is a policy approach that makes producers responsible for their products at the post-consumer stage of the lifecycle. What do you need to do to be EPR compliant? Explore this entralized hub, which brings together news articles, analysis, and updates specifically related to EPR regulations.
PFAS Focus: How Are the Forever Chemicals Regulated?
Stay informed and up-to-date with the latest news and developments in PFAS regulations here. This dedicated resource is designed to provide you with valuable information and timely updates on the ever-evolving landscape of PFAS regulations.
China’s New Pollutants Treatment: A Long Way to Go
New pollutants refer to toxic and hazardous substances that are discharged into the environment with characteristics of biological toxicity, environmental persistence and bioaccumulation, etc. They tend to possess significant risks to the ecological environment or human health, but are usually unregulated or the existing regulation measures are insufficient. As one of the largest chemical producers in the world, it is paramount for China to strengthen the regulation of new pollutants to mitigate potential risks to the environment and human health.
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