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China Proposes 2022 Food GB Standard Legislation Plan (June 1, 2022)
On June 1, 2022, China National Health Commission (NHC) opened the comment period for the draft of 2022 National Food Safety Standard Legislation Plan until June 10, 2022. The proposed plan involves 41 national food safety standards. (CL news)
China Publishes ‘HJ 1257-2022’ to Standardize the Use of Terminology for Testing of Chemical Substances in Environmental Management (June 7, 2022)
On June 7, 2022, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of the People’s Republic of China (MEE) issued a notice to make public the ‘HJ 1257-2022 Chemical substances environmental management - Terminology for testing of chemical substances’ (hereinafter referred to as the Standard), which specifies the terms and definitions for testing commonly used in the environmental risk assessment of chemical substances. The Standard has come into force on June 15, 2022. (CL news)
China to Inspect Operations of Dangerous Goods at Ports (June 8, 2022)
On June 8, 2022, the Ministry of Transport of the People’s Republic of China (MoT) issued a notice to strengthen the safety operation of dangerous goods at ports in summer. Due to the high temperature and the increasing frequency of storm/lightning/typhoon in summer, the flammable, explosive, toxic, corrosive, or volatile dangerous goods are likely to cause safety risks or accidents if they are not properly operated at ports. Thus, the authority has attached great importance to the work safety in port areas and the following measures will be taken. (CL news)
China Revises Requirements on Greenhouse Gas Emission Reporting (June 8, 2022)
On June 8, 2022, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) issued the Notice on the Adjustment of the Key Tasks Related to the Management of Corporate Greenhouse Gas Emission Report in 2022. (CL news)
China Starts Inspections on Approvals of Special Permit for Monitored Chemicals Production (June 16, 2022)
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People’s Republic of China (MIIT) announced on June 16, 2022 (announcement) the launch of a campaign to inspect and supervise the compliance of monitored chemicals production. Inspections on the approvals that were granted after July 1, 2021 for the special permit for monitored chemicals production should be carried out by provincial authorities, followed by the corresponding supervision. On-site inspection or dossier review will be conducted as appropriate. (CL news)
China Further Promotes the Informatization of Hazardous Waste Environmental Management (June 17, 2022)
On June 17, 2022, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) issued the Notice on Further Promoting the Informatization of Hazardous Waste Environmental Management (hereinafter referred to as the Notice), aiming to further improve the informatization management of hazardous waste, and provide enterprises with more convenient information services. (CL news)
China Solicits Comments on Draft Classification Catalogue of Solid Waste (June 24, 2022)
On June 24, 2022, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of the People’s Republic of China (MEE) released the Draft Classification Catalogue of Solid Wastes (hereinafter referred to as the Catalogue) to solicit public comments until July 20, 2022. The Catalogue is drafted according to the Law on the Prevention and Control of Environmental Pollution by Solid Waste (hereinafter referred to the Law) to clarify the classification of solid waste and facilitate the identification and tracking of solid waste in the whole management process. The Catalogue will be dynamically updated according to the actual situation. (CL news)
Dangerous Goods Shall be Declared within 24 Hours before Arriving at Shanghai Port (June 24, 2022)
On June 24, 2022, the Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) issued the Notification on Further Strengthening the Safety Management for Hazardous Chemicals Containers, requiring shipping companies and agents involving certain hazardous chemicals to submit the Declaration of Operation of Dangerous Goods at Ports (annexed to the Notification) within 24 hours prior to arrival at the Shanghai Port since July 1 of 2022. (CL news)
China Updates FAQs for New Chemical Registration (June 30, 2022)
With the Measures for the Environmental Management Registration of New Chemical Substances (a.k.a. MEE Order No.12) in effect, the Solid Waste and Chemical Management Center of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (SCC-MEE) has released a series of FAQs to help enterprises fulfill their obligations under the Measures. The fourth batch of 15 FAQs were recently published on June 30. (CL news)
Chinese Experts Stress Chemical Safety of Toys
On May 27, 2022, the Toxics-Free Corps organized a meeting on chemical safety of plastic toys with officials in quality control departments, leaders of institutions, and representatives from companies etc. (CL news)
China to Formulate More VOC Standards for Special Functional Coatings
On May 13, 2022, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People’s Republic of China issued a circular to announce the approval of some projects on formulating and revising VOC standards. It should be noted that two group standards for special functional coatings, including anti-fogging coatings and fingerprint resistant coatings, are expected to be formulated by the end of 2022. (CL news)
China Sets Limits on Migratable Elements and Plasticizers for Children's Watches
On April 15, 2022, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) released the national standardGB/T 41411-2022 Children's Watches (hereinafter referred to as the Standard), which will come into force on November 01, 2022. (CL news)
China to Exempt Household Products and Medical Supplies from Hazchem Operation Permission
According to Measures for the Administration of Hazardous Chemicals Operation Permit (hereinafter referred to as the Measures), enterprises that are engaged in business operation (including storage) of hazardous chemicals in China shall obtain a permit for the business operation of hazardous chemicals (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Operation Permit’). (CL news)
China’s First Notified New Cosmetic Ingredient Expands Use Purposes
China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) publicized the information of two new cosmetic ingredients (NCIs) notified in May 2022. (CL news)
Japan
Japan Seeks Testing Data from Industry to Help Classify 46 Hazardous Chemicals (June 14, 2022)
On June 14, 2022, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), and the Ministry of the Environment (MoE) announced to join forces with the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (JNIOSH) and the National Institute of Technology and Evaluation (NITE) to start a new project to regularly collect testing data on chemical hazards from the public every year. (CL news)
Japan Revises SDS and Labelling Requirements under ISHL
On May 31, 2022, Japan’s Minister of Health, Labour, and Welfare (MHLW) published the amendments to Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health (hereafter referred to as the Ordinance), which stipulated new rules about the SDS delivery methods, SDS elements, labelling requirements, etc. (CL news)
South Korea
South Korea Requires a Certificate of Recycled Resources for Food Packages (June 10, 2022)
On June 10, 2022, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) promulgated the Food Sanitation Act, mainly adding the legal ground to regulate the usage of recycled resources in manufacturing food packages. (CL news)
South Korea to Conduct 2022 Safety Investigation of Consumer Chemical Products under K-BPR (June 13, 2022)
On June 13, 2022, South Korea’s Ministry of Environment (MOE) issued a notice (hereinafter referred to as the Notice) on conducting safety investigation of approved consumer chemical products in 2022. According to Article 7 of the Consumer Chemical Products and Biocides Safety Act (K-BPR) and Article 9 of the Framework Act on Product Safety, MOE shall conduct safety investigation on the consumer chemical products under K-BPR every year. (CL news)
South Korea Consults on Hazard Assessment Results of Chemical Substances Registered under K-REACH
On May 31, 2022, South Korea’s National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER) issued the NIER Announcement No.2022-240, seeking public comments on the updates of hazard assessment results of new and existing chemical substances that were previously registered and assessed under K-REACH. These registered substances were issued with English chemical names, CAS No., corresponding hazard properties, classification and labeling information, as well as the determination of whether it is classified as toxic chemical. Comments are welcome before June 20, 2022. (CL news)
Australia
A New Round of Revision to Australian Dangerous Goods Code is Coming
The Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (a.k.a. ADG Code) was initially published in 1980 to provide consistent technical requirements for the land transport of dangerous goods within Australia, which adopted the structure, format, definitions and concepts of the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods Model Regulations (hereinafter referred to as the UN Model Regulations) while retaining some Australian specific provisions. It is given legal force in each Australian state and territory by laws that incorporate the code as law. (CL news)
Australia Completes 27 Evaluation Statements Covering 157 Industrial Chemicals (Updated on June 30, 2022)
On June 30, 2022, the Australian Government issued a notice to make public the consultation outcomes of 27 completed evalutation statements. In addition, the evaluation statement EVA00076 have been revised and published as well. (CL news)
Australia Removes a Wrongly Listed Chemical from AIIC (Updated on June 30, 2022)
On June 30, 2022, the Australian Government published the public consultation outcome that the wrongly listed chemical (CAS No. 1428963-39-6) would be removed from the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (AIIC) on July 29, 2022. (CL news)
Thailand
Thailand Unveils New Standards of Food Plastic Containers (June 18, 2022)
On June 18, Thailand Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) unveiled the Notification No. 435 Qualities/Standards of Containers Made from Plastics. It replaced MOPH notification No. 295 with immediate effect. (CL news)
Thailand: New Deadline for Declaration of Production or Importation of Annex 5.6 Hazardous Substances to the DIW (June 27, 2022)
On June 27, 2022, Thailand’s Department of Industrial Works (DIW) published in the Government Gazette the revised Notification of the Department of Industrial Works Re: Declaration of the Production or Import of Hazardous Substances of Annex 5.6 under Responsibility of the DIW B.E. 2565 (2022) (hereinafter referred to as the Notification), which will come into force on September 25 and the previous version issued in 2015 will be repealed at the same time. (CL news)
India
India Consults on Draft Standard for Tooth Whitening and Bleaching Products
On May 6, 2022, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) issued a draft standard for tooth whitening and bleaching products (hereinafter referred to as the Standard). The deadline for comments is July 5, 2022. (CL news)
India Delays Implementation of Quality Control Orders for Six Substances
In May 2022, India's Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals published amendments on the implementation dates of Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for six substances. (CL news)
India Consults on Draft Revised Standard for Carbon Tetrachloride
On April 29, 2022, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) published the Third Revision of Indian Standard (IS) 718 Carbon Tetrachloride – Specification (hereinafter referred to as the Standard). The deadline for comments is June 28, 2022. (CL news)
India Consults on Draft Revised Standard for Carbon Toluene
In May, 2022, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) published the Third Revision of Indian Standard (IS) 537 Toluene – Specification (hereinafter referred to as the Standard). The deadline for comments is July 31, 2022. (CL news)
Malaysia
Malaysia Consults on Draft Revision of CLASS Regulations (June 13, 2022)
On June 13, 2022, Malaysia’s Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) issued the draft amendments to the Occupational Safety and Health (Classification, Labelling and Safety Data Sheet of Hazardous Chemicals) Regulations 2013 (CLASS Regulations). The draft proposal is currently undergoing public consultation until August 15, 2022. (CL news)
Indonesia
Indonesia Revises List of Goods Prohibited from Import (June 13, 2022)
On June 13, 2022, Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade (MoT) issued the Regulation No. 40 of 2022 (hereinafter referred to as the Revision), amending the Regulation of the Ministry of Trade No. 18 of 2021 on Goods Prohibited from Import and Export (MoT Reg 18/2021). The Revision took effect on June 14, 2022. (CL news)
Singapore
Singapore Ratifies the Kigali Amendment to Reduce HFCs (June 1, 2022)
On June 1, 2022, Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) ratified the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions arising from hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) consumption. (CL news)
Singapore Consults on Adding 26 Chemicals as Hazardous Substances (June 13, 2022)
On June 13, 2022, Singapore’ National Environment Agency (NEA) issued a public consultation on adding 26 chemicals as hazardous substances (HS) under the Environmental Protection and Management Act (EPMA) and Environmental Protection and Management (Hazardous Substances) Regulations. The deadline for comments is July 4, 2022. (CL news)
