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UK HSE Calls for Information on PFAS
May 06, 2024
This initiative aims to help the HSE, in collaboration with the Environment Agency, prepare an Annex 15 restriction dossier under UK REACH assessing the risk to the environment and human health from PFAS in firefighting foams.
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Latest Developments and Trends in REACH-Like Chemical Regulations
Nov 22, 2023
During this year’s CRAC on November 16, Ms. Zhang Peipei, a technical expert from REACH24H Consulting Group, provided an update on the latest developments and trends in REACH-like chemical regulations, including those in the United Kingdom, Turkey, South Korea, Switzerland and Brazil.
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EU Amends Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 on Authorized Plastic FCMs and Use Requirements Thereof
Jul 18, 2023
EU amends the Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 on authorized plastic food contact materials and articles (FCMs), their use requirements, and several group restrictions.
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UK REACH Registration Deadlines Extended by 3 Years
Jul 12, 2023
New submission deadlines for full registration data under UK REACH will come into force on July 19, 2023.
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China Publishes the Updated Catalogue of New Food Raw Materials, Food Additives, Food Contact Materials and Their Applicable Standards
May 16, 2023
China published the updated catalogue of new food raw materials, food additives and food contact materials (FCM) and their applicable standards. The catalogue covers a total of 98 new food raw materials, 215 new food additives and 235 FCM approved by the end of 2021. For those approved since 2022, their food safety indicators shall be referenced to the announcement made at the time of their releases.
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China to Amend GB 4806.1 General Safety Requirements for Food Contact Materials and Articles
Apr 21, 2023
On April 19, 2023, CFSA released the draft of the new version of GB 4806.1-2016 General Safety Requirements for Food Contact Materials and Articles, which is the most fundamental and general standard for food contact materials (FCM) in China, applying to all kinds of FCM. The draft proposes changes to the definitions, basic requirements, compliance principles, and product information. This is the first time that a new version has been proposed since its implementation in 2016.
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MERCOSUR Proposes Regulation on Silicone Food Contact Materials
Apr 21, 2023
In March of 2023, the South American trade bloc MERCOSUR released a new draft regulation on the use of silicones in food contact materials (FCM). The proposed regulation includes positive lists and specific migration limits for metal salts.
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Japan Updates the Positive List of Food Contact Materials
Mar 28, 2023
On March 6, 2023, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) of Japan released a revised draft of the Positive List of Substances Allowed for Food Contact Utensils, Containers and Packaging. According to the draft, MHLW newly published the 20230306 New Draft of Table 2, which contains the additives for food contact materials included as of March 6, 2023. Besides, MHLW issued 20230306 New Draft of Table 1, containing base materials compiled by March 6, 2023. The details are as follows:
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China NHC to Amend GB 9685-2016 Standard for the Use of Additives in Food Contact Materials and Articles
Feb 16, 2023
On February 13, 2023, China National Health Commission (NHC) released the draft of No.1 Amendment Sheet to GB 9685-2016 Standard for the Use of Additives in Food Contact Materials and Articles, along with other 37 GB food standard drafts. This draft amends three annexes of GB 9685-2016, including Annex A, B and D.
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EU Proposes Restricted Uses of PFAS in Applications Including Food Contact Materials
Feb 15, 2023
European Chemicals Agency unveiled a restriction proposal on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) on February 7, 2023.
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