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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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Singapore Takes Decisive Steps to Eliminate Fire-fighting Foams Containing PFAS
Mar 20, 2024
Starting from January 1, 2026, Singapore will phase out the import and use of firefighting foams containing PFOA and PFOS, including their salts and related compounds. After January 1, 2026, companies can continue using fire-fighting foams containing PFAS if trace contaminant concentrations are below their respective threshold limits, and disposal must be done through licensed Toxic Industrial Waste Collectors by the NEA.
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ECHA Announces Next Steps for PFAS Restriction Proposal
Mar 15, 2024
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) outlines how its two scientific committees will progress in evaluating the proposal to restrict per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Europe
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China MEE Steps Up New Pollutant Monitoring System Establishment
Mar 14, 2024
China MEE is currently soliciting public feedback on the draft framework for the standard system concerning new pollutants monitoring.
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Global Chemical Regulation Highlights | February 2024
Feb 29, 2024
In February 2024, China started to implement Hazchem traceability codes in Shanghai, South Korea adopted the proposed amendment of K-REACH and K-CCA, Japan listed PFOA isomers, their salts and related compounds under CSCL, India mandated the chemical data reporting on ChemIndia, EU released F-gases Regulations and ODS Regulations to tackle climate change, and the US revised fee rules under TSCA to increase administration fees.
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Australia to Update List of Chemicals with High Hazards for Categorisation
Feb 07, 2024
568 types of chemicals (including 700 unique entries) are to be added to the List.
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Global Chemical Regulation Highlights | January 2024
Feb 01, 2024
In January 2024, China MEE announced that China had comprehensively phased out eight types of new pollutants subject to priority management. The National Assembly of South Korea passed the proposals of revising K-REACH and K-CCA. Australia unveiled new IChEMS scheduling decisions. India amended quality control orders for PE materials. Malaysia initiated a public consultation on updating Guidelines on Storage of Hazardous Chemicals: A Guide for Safe Warehousing of Packaged Hazardous Chemicals. ECHA officially added 5 new chemicals to the Candidate List.
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Minnesota Requests for Comments on Determination of Currently Unavoidable Uses of PFAS in Products
Feb 01, 2024
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is requesting for comments on planned new rules for the determination of Currently Unavoidable Uses (CUUs) of PFAS in products. Public comments or information are welcome until 4:30 p.m. (CST) on March 1, 2024.
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Maine Solicits Proposals for Currently Unavoidable Uses Exempt under PFAS Ban
Jan 31, 2024
To bring CUU proposals to the legislature in 2025, Maine Department of Environmental Protection is soliciting public opinions from those seeking CUU determinations. A separate proposal must be submitted for each individual product category. The proposals may be submitted by manufacturers individually or collectively by March 1, 2024.
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Australia Releases New Downloadable Spreadsheet of the Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (AIIC)
Jan 29, 2024
New downloadable version of the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals is available.
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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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