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Global Chemical Regulation Highlights | December 2023
Jan 02, 2024
In December of 2023, China released the revised provisions on the Administration of the Road Transport of Dangerous Goods, Japan consulted on banning methoxychlor, dechlorane plus and UV-328, South Korea proposed to introduce DBP, BBP and DEHP in K-REACH Authorization List, Turkey extended KKDIK registration deadlines, Malaysia published checklist for import and export of environmentally hazardous substances, India uodated user manual for its chemical inventory platform, New Zealand proposed to amend Hazardous Substances (Importers and Manufacturers) Notice.
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Global Chemical Regulation Highlights | November 2023
Nov 30, 2023
In November of 2023, China released a notice to strengthen standardized environmental management on hazardous wastes. South Korea designated 55 new toxic chemical substances and updated the GHS Classification List. Japan opened a public consultation to designate NPE as Class II Specified Chemical Substance under the CSCL. Thailand DIW proposed to list 147 PFHxS related substances as Type 3 hazardous substances. New Zealand called for submissions regarding proposed changes to a series of group standards to reduce the maximum allowable levels of lead in paint.
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Global Chemical Regulation Highlights | September 2023
Oct 08, 2023
In September of 2023, China set the aim to enact the Law on Safety of Hazardous Chemicals by the end of 2028. Japan proposed to prohibit the manufacture, import, and use of PFHxS, its isomers and their salts, and prohibit the import of certain products in which such chemicals were used. Australia proposed changes to the rules regarding chemical introduction categorization, reporting, and record-keeping under AICIS. South Korea disclosed chemicals names and CAS numbers of 257 new chemical substances previously registered under K-REACH as their CBI protection periods expired. Indian officials clarified mandatory declarations of IUPAC name and CAS number for import on an offline meeting.
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South Korea to Introduce Microplastic Control Act
Jun 14, 2023
South Korea to comprehensively manage the usage and emission of microplastics by introducing the new microplastic control mechanism. Non-compliance products that may bring risks of exposing microplastics to the human and environment are prohibited from import and manufacture.
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South Korea Revises the Persistent Organic Pollutants Control Act
Jun 28, 2022
On June 10, 2022, South Korea’s Ministry of Environment (MoE) issued an announcement to make public the revision to the Persistent Organic Pollutants Control Act to further clarify the control conditions of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and strengthen the penalties against violations. The revision will come into effect on June 11, 2023.
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South Korea Requires Submission for Recyclability Data of Packaging Materials before April 15
Apr 06, 2022
Enterprises subject to recyclability shall report the delivery and import data to MOE before April 15, 2022. ChemLinked concludes the critical points of the notice, including the data to submit, exemption situations, products and packing materials subject to recyclability obligation, and submission method.
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South Korea Revises Packing Material Recyclability Rating Standard
Mar 04, 2022
MOE adjusted the recyclability level of "composite material containers and trays" and "composite material film and sheet". Manufacturers or importers of such materials need to re-conduct an assessment of the packaging material's recyclability level.
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Annual Report | A Look Back at 2021 with ChemLinked: Chemical Regulation Updates
Jan 21, 2022
The year 2021 has witnessed many significant events and progress in the chemical industry in the Asia-Pacific region.
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South Korea Initiates the 2021 Statistical Survey of Chemical Substances
Jun 23, 2021
Related enterprises shall submit the statistical survey before the end of August. Information such as the type, usage, and handling amount of the chemical substances shall be included.
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South Korea to Strengthen the Management of Hazardous Substances in EEPs
Dec 04, 2020
To establish a preventive management system for international hazardous substances, MoE proposes to amend the enforcement decree of Act on Resource Circulation of Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Vehicles. Specified measures include expanding the regulatory scope of products containing these hazardous substances and adding hazardous substances to be restricted.
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