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U.S. EPA Designates PFOA and PFOS as Hazardous Substances under CERCLA (Updated on May 8, 2024)
May 09, 2024
On May 8, 2024, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published the final rule to designate perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), including their salts and structural isomers, as hazardous substances under section 102(a) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).
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Maine Bans More Products under its PFAS Law
Apr 25, 2024
On April 16, 2024, the State of Maine signed into An Act to Amend the Laws Relating to the Prevention of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Pollution. Initially enacted in 2021, Maine's PFAS Act prohibits the sale of any product containing intentionally added PFAS in the State from January 1, 2030, unless determined as a currently unavoidable use (CUUs).
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France Moves Forward with PFAS Ban Amid Industry Pushback
Apr 22, 2024
Despite opposition from the government and industries, French National Assembly nodded through a proposed bill aimed at protecting the population from the risks linked to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on April 4, 2024. The bill will proceed to the Senate for deliberation.
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India Publishes Quality Control Order for Ortho Phosphoric Acid
Apr 17, 2024
On April 13, 2024, India's Department of Chemical and Petrochemicals published the Ortho Phosphoric Acid (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2024 on the gazette of India. The Quality Control Order (QCO) for Ortho Phosphoric Acid shall take effect from April 13, 2024.
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ECHA's Enforcement Authorities to Check Poison Center Notification in 2025
Mar 28, 2024
The European Chemicals Agency's (ECHA) Enforcement Forum announced that it will initiate a 6-month inspection project on poison center notifications (PCN) beginning in January 2025.
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China MEE Steps Up New Pollutant Monitoring System Establishment
Mar 14, 2024
China MEE is currently soliciting public feedback on the draft framework for the standard system concerning new pollutants monitoring.
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India Amends Quality Control Orders for 11 Chemicals
Mar 11, 2024
On March 7, 2024, India's Department of Chemical and Petrochemicals (DCPC) released a notification on the Gazette of India to further delay the implementation of Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for 11 chemicals.
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India Delays Quality Control Orders for 3 Chemicals
Mar 07, 2024
On March 6, 2024, India's Department of Chemical and Petrochemicals (DCPC) released a notification on the Gazette of India to further delay the implementation of Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for 3 chemicals for 1 year.
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India Requests Inputs for Implementation of QCOs on 8 Chemicals
Mar 07, 2024
On March 6, 2024, upon communication from the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) regarding the implementation of Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for 8 chemicals, which were notified to WTO by DCPC a few months ago, India's Basic Chemicals, Cosmetics & Dyes Export Promotion Council (CHEMEXCIL) released a circular to request public inputs from concerned members and end user industries.
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China to Restrict Environmentally Hazardous Substances in Household Electrical Appliances
Mar 05, 2024
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information (MIIT) is proposing a mandatory national standard (GB) to lay down energy-saving and environmental protection specifications for household and similar electrical appliances. The draft GB has been notified to WTO on February 12, 2024 for 60 days consultation. It is proposed to enter into force 36 months after approval.
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