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Global Chemical Regulation Highlights | August 2024
In August of 2024, China officially released GB 30000.1 documents for GHS implementation, South Korea updatedToxic Chemical Substances List and GHS Classification List, India delayed Quality Control Orders for Acetic Acid, Aniline, Methanol, Morpholine, PP, and PVC materials, Singapore released corrigendum to update the SDS cut-off limits for mixtures containing specific target organ toxicants, Vietnam published new law on management of explosive precursors, EU consulted on introducing UV-328 under POPs Regulation, and US EPA released draft evaluations for DINP under TSCA.
Sep 04, 2024
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Global Chemical Regulation Highlights | July 2024
In July of 2024, China officially released the GB 30000.1-2024 for GHS implementation. South Korea made public the updated hazard assessment results of chemicals registered under K-REACH. Japan announced the ban on PFOA isomers, their salts and PFOA-related compounds. Australia issued a notice to remind introducers to renew their business registration with AICIS. India notified WTO the mandatory BIS certification for three chemicals. EU consulted on introducing dechlorane plus under POPs regulation. The U.S. EPA granted petition to ban three PFAS in fluorinated plastic.
Jul 31, 2024
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Global Chemical Regulation Highlights | June 2024
In June of 2024, China proposed to revise mandatory national standard for hazardous content in architecture and industrial coating. Taiwan revised regulations for governing designating and handling o priority management chemicals. South Korea consults on hazard assessment results of chemicals registered under K-REACH. India DCPC exmpts QCOs for import of chemicals solely for export. New Zealand EPA Updates reporting requirement under Hazardous Substances (Importers and Manufacturers) Notice 2015.
Jul 01, 2024
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Global Chemical Regulation Highlights | May 2024
In May of 2024, China MOT announced the adoption of amended JT/T 617 series standards to enhance management of dangerous goods road transport. Taiwan’s Bureau of Standards proposed to revise 22 standards to adopt UN GHS Rev.8. South Korea proposed to designate 11 substances as toxic chemical substances. Japan updated the deleterious chemicals list. The UK government is considering reducing duplication and speeding up decision-making under UK REACH. EU enhanced restrictions on the use of silicone D4, D5 and D6. The US OSHA revised hazard communication standard to align with UN GHS Rev.7.
May 31, 2024
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Global Chemical Regulation Highlights | April 2024
In April of 2024, China imposes licensing control on export of 24 precursor chemicals to Myanmar, Laos, and Afghanistan. South Korea published the updated list of pre-registered substances under K-REACH. Japan introduced 12 substances to PAC List. Vietnam notified the draft chemical law to WTO for comment. India published Quality Control Order for orthophosphoric acid. Australia proposed to add Dechlorane Plus and UV-328 under ICHEMS.
Apr 30, 2024
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Global Chemical Regulation Highlights | March 2024
In March of 2024, China issued GB 30000.1 Rules for classification and labeling of chemicals - Part 1: General specifications (Draft for approval) to solicit public comments. South Korea proposed handling limits for 39 new toxic substances designated in early 2024. Japan published English guidance on import clearance procedures for chemicals. Australia announced simplified industrial chemical compliance rules regarding AICIS categorization, reporting and record-keeping requirements. India amended QCO for certain chemicals.
Apr 02, 2024
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Global Chemical Regulation Highlights | February 2024
In February 2024, China started to implement Hazchem traceability codes in Shanghai, South Korea adopted the proposed amendment of K-REACH and K-CCA, Japan listed PFOA isomers, their salts and related compounds under CSCL, India mandated the chemical data reporting on ChemIndia, EU released F-gases Regulations and ODS Regulations to tackle climate change, and the US revised fee rules under TSCA to increase administration fees.
Feb 29, 2024
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Global Chemical Regulation Highlights | January 2024
In January 2024, China MEE announced that China had comprehensively phased out eight types of new pollutants subject to priority management. The National Assembly of South Korea passed the proposals of revising K-REACH and K-CCA. Australia unveiled new IChEMS scheduling decisions. India amended quality control orders for PE materials. Malaysia initiated a public consultation on updating Guidelines on Storage of Hazardous Chemicals: A Guide for Safe Warehousing of Packaged Hazardous Chemicals. ECHA officially added 5 new chemicals to the Candidate List.
Feb 01, 2024
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Global Chemical Regulation Highlights | December 2023
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.
Jan 02, 2024
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Global Chemical Regulation Highlights | November 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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