In November of 2022, China updated the Inventory of Hazardous Substances to regulate diesel fuel regardless of flash point. Shanghai Customs announced to pilot reform of inspection mode for imported hazardous substances from December 1. Taiwan published the revised Toxic and Concerned Chemical Substances Labeling and SDS Regulation. South Korea made public the first 11 candidate substances subject to authorization under K-REACH. Thailand DIW added 8 PFOA, its salts, and PFOA-related compounds to the List of Hazardous Substances.
November of 2022 has witnessed many chemical regulatory changes in the global chemical industry. To help you keep abreast of chemical regulation updates, ChemLinked presents a monthly recap, which delivers major regulation dynamics around the globe. Find out what’s new on chemical regulation in November below:
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.
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.
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.
