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Vietnam Consults on Revising its POP Regulations
Nov 01, 2023
As notified on its official website, Vietnam's Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) is consulting on the revision on Decree No. 08/2022/ND-CP Detailing a Number of Articles of the Law on Environmental Protection. The Decree stipulate provisions on the persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and raw materials, fuels, materials, products, goods and equipment containing POPs. Comments are welcome until November 4, 2023.
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Thailand HSA: Official Insights into Recent Development and Future Trends
Oct 30, 2023
Speaking at ChemCon Europe held in Vienna on October 26, 2023, Ms. Thanatorn Yoadsomsuay from Thailand’s Department of Industrial Works (DIW) introduced recent developments, challenges, and future trends of Thailand’s chemical management under the HSA.
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EPA Increases TRI Reporting Requirement for PFAS
Oct 26, 2023
The USA’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing a rule to add per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) included on the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) to the list of Chemicals of Special Concern. This final rule shall apply for the reporting year beginning January 1, 2024. (reports due July 1, 2025).
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China Releases 2023 Inventory of Severely Restricted Toxic Chemicals (Updated on Oct 18, 2023)
Oct 20, 2023
On October 18, 2023, the MEE released the updated Inventory of Severely Restricted Toxic Chemicals, adopting the amendments proposed in June.
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EPA Finalizes Rules for PFAS Data Reporting under TSCA
Oct 16, 2023
On October 11, 2023, the USA’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a finalized rule to require reporting and recordkeeping for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). This rule builds on over two years of progress on the Biden-Harris Administration’s action plan to combat PFAS pollution, safeguarding public health and advancing environmental justice, and is a key action in EPA’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap. It shall be effective on November 13, 2023.
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California Moves Closer to Banning Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Cleaners
Sep 26, 2023
On September 13, 2023, California lawmakers advanced a bill to ban the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS from household and institutional cleaners sold in the state. The bill cleared the Legislature and now heads to Gov. Gavin Newsom for his signature.
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EU Bans PFHxS under POPs Regulation
Aug 09, 2023
EU officially lists perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS), its salts and PFHxS-related compounds in Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2019/1021(POPs Regulation). The announcement came in the publication of Regulation (EU) 2023/1068 in the Official Journal of European Union on August 8, 2023. It shall enter into force 20 days after the publication.
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Australia Consults on Listing PFAS and PeCB in IChEMS Register Schedule 7, Prohibitions Will Apply
Jul 24, 2023
Australian Government proposed to list PFOA, PFOS, PFHxS and PeCB in IChEMS Register Schedule 7. If adopted, they will be prohibited from import, export, manufacture or use within Australia.
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Australia Designates DecaBDE and PFOA as Chemicals Requiring Annual Authorization (Updated on July 14)
Jul 18, 2023
Import or export of decaBDE and PFOA, its salts and PFOA-related compounds will require for prior AICIS authorization.
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EU-wide PFAS Ban in Firefighting Foams Warranted
Jul 06, 2023
SEAC has adopted its final opinion supporting a gradual ban on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in firefighting foams. The restriction could reduce PFAS emissions into the environment by around 13 200 tonnes over 30 years.
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