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Japan to Ban Methoxychlor, Dechlorane Plus and UV-328
Dec 14, 2023
On December 12, 2023, the Japanese MHLW, METI, and MoE issued a joint consultation regarding the designation of methoxychlor, dechlorane plus and UV-328 as Class I Specified Chemical Substances under the Chemical Substance Control Law (CSCL). Comments are welcome before January 10, 2024.
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EU Council and Parliament Strike Deal on CLP Revision
Dec 13, 2023
In a recent development, the Council and the European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement regarding the amendment of Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on the classification, labeling, and packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP Regulation). The CLP revision aims to better identify and classify hazardous chemicals, improve communication on chemical hazards and address legal gaps and high levels of non-compliance.
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India Issues Quality Control Orders for Five Polymer Products
Dec 11, 2023
On December 6, 2023, India's Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) issued Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for five polymer products on the official gazette. They shall come into force on June 3, 2024.
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India Updates User Manual for Chemical Inventory Portal
Dec 11, 2023
India's Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) has just released the User Manual for Chemicals Inventory of India (ChemIndia). Companies should submit data regarding the purchases, sales, and production of chemicals on the ChemIndia portal.
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China Implements New Provisions on Road Transport of Dangerous Goods
Dec 08, 2023
On December 4, 2023, China MoT released the revised Provisions on the Administration of the Road Transport of Dangerous Goods. It took effect immediately.
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Shenzhen to Revise its Mandatory Standard on Low VOC Content Paint
Dec 06, 2023
Starting from April 26, 2023, the revision of the local standard SZJG 54-2017 Technical Specification for Low Volatile Organic Compound Content Paint has been initiated by the China National Coating Industry Association and the Shenzhen Institute of Metrology and Quality Inspection, under the commission of Shenzhen's Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE). This draft standard is now open for public consultation, and feedback and opinions will be welcomed by filling out the survey questionnaire until December 15, 2023.
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ECHA Identifies Risks from PVC Additives and Microparticle Releases
Dec 05, 2023
The European Chemicals Agency’s (ECHA) investigation found that some substances added to polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic, like plasticisers, may pose risks to people and the environment. To limit the use of these additives and to minimise releases of PVC microparticles, regulatory action would be necessary.
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ECHA’s Enforcement Forum Releases Advice on Enforceability of PFAS Restriction Proposal
Dec 04, 2023
Recently, the Forum for Exchange of Information on Enforcement (Forum) published the Advice on enforceability of the Annex XV restriction proposal regarding Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)’s website.
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South Korea Implements OSHA Revisions for MSDS Preparation Using CBI-Protected Substance Information
Dec 04, 2023
On September 27, 2023, the Ministry of Employment and Labor of South Korea (MoEL) promulgated the partial revision to the Enforcement Rules of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). The revised Article 162 stipulates that manufacturers and importers are allowed to directly use alternative chemical names and content ranges for CBI-protected substances to prepare the MSDS for a mixture containing them.
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Australia Consults on Revision to Packing and Tank Provisions under the ADG Code
Dec 04, 2023
A complete draft of the ADG Code will be released for public comment in 2024.
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