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Global Chemical Regulation Highlights | March 2023
In March of 2023, China issued draft amendments to ‘GB 6944 Classification and code of dangerous goods’ and ‘GB 12268 List of dangerous goods’ for public consultation. South Korea published a notice to urge enterprises handling Group B biocidal active substances to speed up dossier preparation and submission for approval under K-BPR. Two batches of 1,469 hazardous substances are proposed to mandate SDS and labelling requirements under Japan ISHL. Thailand imposed a destruction order on PFOA, its salts and PFOA-related compounds. Australia restricted the introduction or use of two POPs.
Mar 31, 2023
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Expert Focus | New Trends in Hazardous Chemical Management in China
At the seminar held on 23 March 2023 in Shanghai, Mr. Chen Jun, an official from the Ministry of Emergency Management (MEM), shared the latest information on China’s hazardous chemical (Hazchem) management, focusing on the Hazchem registration system and Hazchem QR code application.
Mar 30, 2023
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Thailand Imposes Destruction Order on PFOA and Its Related Substances
On February 28, 2023, Thailand's DIW issued an order in the Royal Gazette regarding the destruction of 8 PFOA-related substances (when they are classified as Type 4 hazardous substances).
Mar 29, 2023
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Japan Updates the Positive List of Food Contact Materials
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:
Mar 28, 2023
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EU Members to Start Substance Evaluation on Six Substances
ECHA updated the Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP) for the year 2023-2025 to list 24 substances suspected of posing a risk to human health or the environment.
Mar 23, 2023
EU
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Japan to Designate NPE as Class II Specified Chemical Substance
Japan is planning to designate poly(oxyethylene) nonylphenyl ether (NPE) as Class II Specified Chemical Substance.
Mar 22, 2023
Japan
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South Korea Urges Approval of Existing Active Substances under K-BPR
Enterprises handling Group B existing biocidal active substances are advised to submit dossiers in a timely manner since the corresponding deadline is approaching.
Mar 21, 2023
South Korea
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Switzerland Notifies WTO on Chemical Ordinance Amendment
Switzerland notified the WTO on March 6, 2023 that it intends to amend Annexes 2 and 3 of the Ordinance on Protection against Dangerous Substances and Preparations (Chemical Ordinance; ChemO). Stakeholders have until 60 days after the notification to provide feedback.
Mar 20, 2023
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India Delays Implementation of Six Quality Control Orders
Recently, India's Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) announced to delay the implementation of Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for six substances used as plastic materials.
Mar 20, 2023
India
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South Korea Updates Quantity Limits for Toxic Substances that Require Submitting Chemical Accident Prevention Management Plan (Updated on Mar 6, 2023)
14 toxic substances that were newly designated in December 2022 will be provided with upper and lower handling quantities for submitting a chemical accident prevention management plan.
Mar 17, 2023
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