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Global Chemical Regulation Highlights | December 2023
Jan 02, 2024
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.
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Global Chemical Regulation Highlights | November 2023
Nov 30, 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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New Zealand Consults on Cutting Lead Levels in Paints
Nov 13, 2023
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) of New Zealand is calling 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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Global Chemical Regulation Highlights | October 2023
Oct 31, 2023
In October of 2023, China released the Inventory of Severely Restricted Toxic Chemicals (2023). South Korea proposed amendments to both TSCL and GHS classification list. Japan consulted on designating NPE as Class II Specified Chemical Substances under CSCL. Australia considers listing short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) in IChEMS Register Schedule 7. Officials at ChemCon Europe signaled that the formulation of India REACH Regulation may be shelved for some years to come.
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New Zealand Bans PFHxS, its Salts and Related Compounds under HSNO Act
Sep 05, 2023
On February 20, 2023, New Zealand’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) opened up a public consultation on banning perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS), its salts and related compounds under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 (HSNO Act). Comments are welcome until April 5, 2023.
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Global Chemical Regulation Highlights | August 2023
Aug 31, 2023
In August of 2023, China consults on updating List of Toxic and Hazardous Water Pollutants. South Korea plans to adjust the critical tonnage band for new chemical registration from 0.1 t/y to 1 t/y from January 1, 2025. Australia adds 7 chemicals unde AIIC. Nea Zealand confirms international regulators for hazchem assessment information. Vietnam considers amending national regulation on safety for hazardous chemicals.
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New Zealand Confirms International Regulators for Hazchem Assessment Information
Aug 21, 2023
New Zealand’s EPA confirmed overseas regulators for assessment information. The information from these recognised international regulators will be used to assess and reassess hazardous substances through two new pathways aimed at streamlining the processes.
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Australia and New Zealand Consult on New National PFAS Management Plan
Mar 08, 2023
To provide new guidance on the environmental management of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) around Australia and New Zealand, the Heads of EPAs of Australia and New Zealand (HEPA) released the draft per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances National Environmental Management Plan (PFAS NEMP) version 3.0 for public consultation in September 2022. The period for comments ended on February 28, 2023.
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New Zealand Proposes to Update Rules on Storage and Disposal of POPs
Feb 28, 2023
On February 20, 2023, New Zealand issued a proposed new EPA notice on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)—the Hazardous Substances (Storage and Disposal of Persistent Organic Pollutants) Notice 2023. Comments are welcome until April 5, 2023.
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New Zealand Releases Three-year Reassessment Plan for Fifteen Approved Hazardous Substances
Feb 23, 2023
On February 17, 2023, New Zealand’s Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) announced a three-year work plan for reassessments of fifteen approved hazardous substances (HS).
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