Canada: Updates to Mercury Regulations
- The Government of Canada has updated regulations on mercury-containing products to protect the environment and public health, in line with its obligations under the Minamata Convention. Changes include reduced mercury content in lamps, phase-out dates, elimination of exemptions and expanded compliance accreditation. Full enforcement will start one year from publication in the Gazette Read more.
United States: EPA Proposes Rule to Reduce Risks from N-Methylpyrrolidone (NMP)
- EPA has proposed a new rule under TSCA to limit exposure to NMP due to health risks. It includes use bans, container size limits, workplace controls as well as recordkeeping and labelling requirements. Public comments will be accepted for 45 days after publication in the Federal Register Read more.
Europe:
- ECHA launched a second call for evidence on uses and alternatives for certain CrVI substances to support the preparation of an Annex XV Restriction Dossier. It is open until August 15, 2024 and targets sectors such as transport, aerospace and specialty surface treatment Read more.
- The ECHA’s Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) and Committee for Socio-Economic Analysis (SEAC) have evaluated key sectors affected by the EU-wide proposal to restrict per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Provisional conclusions were reached for sectors including consumer mixtures, cosmetics, and ski wax Read more.
- ECHA’s RAC and SEAC committees have evaluated the sectors affected by the EU proposal to restrict PFAS and reached provisional conclusions for consumer mixtures, cosmetics and ski wax. The Committees plan to evaluate further sectors in upcoming meetings Read more.
- ECHA has added bis(α,α-dimethylbenzyl)peroxide to the Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) due to its reproductive toxicity. The Candidate List now contains 241 entries. In addition, the classification of triphenyl phosphate has been suspended for further evaluation due to new information Read more.
- The UK government has extended the deadline for the public consultation on the Alternative Transitional Registration model (ATRm) for UK-REACH until July 25, 2024. The ATRm aims to reduce costs for companies transitioning from the EU-REACH regime while maintaining health and environmental protections Read more.
- Switzerland has announced amendments to the Ordinance on Protection against Dangerous Substances and Preparations (ChemO), effective from September 1, 2024. The updates align Swiss standards with the EU CLP Regulation and introduce new hazard classes and testing methods Read more.
- Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine has completed the public consultation on Ukraine-REACH. Stakeholders have called for extended deadlines, resulting in revised compliance dates based on tonnage bands Read more.
- Ukraine will launch an Information System for Chemical Safety as part of its national EcoSystem platform. The system will provide services for registration, authorisation and hazard classification of chemicals in line with EU standards for chemical safety management Read more.
India: Updates on Polymer Product Standards and Sodium Bromide Revision
- The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) invites public comments on the first revision of the standard for pure grade sodium bromide (IS 2780). The revised standard includes updated test methods and specifications for purity and packaging Read more.
- India’s Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) has extended the enforcement dates for Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for four polymer products to September 6, 2024. This extension ensures compliance with specified standards and requires BIS certification marks on the products Read more.
Latin America :
- Brazil has launched the "Green Seal Brazil" program to certify products and services that meet sustainability requirements. The program aims to promote sustainable consumption and strengthen Brazil’s green economy, in line with national and international environmental standards Read more.
- Chile has published draft regulations for the import and use of pesticide samples, which aim to streamline agricultural research and development while ensuring safety and compliance with international standards. The draft is open for public comment until July 24, 2024 Read more.
Saudi Arabia: GCC’s Second Draft Standard for GHS 7
- The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has notified the WTO of a second draft standard aligned with GHS 7 to ensure safe management of chemicals. The draft includes new provisions on Safety Data Sheets (SDS), labelling and hazard classification Read more.
Singapore: Revised Compliance Dates for Chemicals under Stockholm Convention
- Singapore’s NEA has revised the compliance dates for Dechlorane Plus, Methoxychlor and UV-328 under the Stockholm Convention to February 26, 2025. This revision is in line with the official communication of the inclusion of these chemicals in Annex A Read more.
Indonesia: New Regulatory Framework for Carbon Capture and Storage
- Indonesia has enacted a regulatory framework for Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) activities, focusing on tax incentives and licensing requirements. This regulation supports the integration of CCS into oil and gas operations and aims to position Indonesia as a carbon storage hub Read more.
Malaysia: OSHA 2022 and New Regulations in Force
- Malaysia’s OSHA 2022 has come into force, along with new regulations for workplace inspections and licensed persons. The amendments require safety coordinators in companies, permits for certain facilities, and periodic inspections for certification of fitness Read more.
Japan: Updates GHS Classifications for 160 Chemicals
- Japan has published updated GHS classifications for 160 chemicals, including new and revised entries. The update, published by NITE, aims to improve chemical safety management and is in line with global standards Read more.
China: New Medical Device Identification Regulations
- China’s new Unique Device Identification (UDI) regulations for medical devices have come into force. This includes registration and data management requirements for the third batch of products, improving lifecycle management and traceability of medical devices Read more.
South Korea: Exemptions for Exported Chemical Substances
- South Korea has published exemptions for chemical substances that are wholly exported, effective May 28, 2024. This initiative aims to simplify the registration process for such chemicals and improve administrative efficiency Read more.
Taiwan: Stricter Regulations on Hazardous Chemicals
- Taiwan has introduced stricter regulations on hazardous chemicals, including increased reporting requirements and safety measures to protect workers and the environment. The new rules focus on the management of carcinogens, mutagens, reproductive toxicants and other hazardous substances Read more.
Taiwan: New Cosmetic Regulations Effective July 1, 2024
- Taiwan’s TFDA has introduced significant regulatory changes for cosmetics, including reclassification of specific purpose cosmetics to general cosmetics and restructuring of ingredient lists. Manufacturers must comply with new notification systems and prepare Product Information Files (PIFs) Read more.
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