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Japan: GHS Rev. 6 to Apply as of May 25, 2022
May 27, 2022
Japan has aligned its JIS Z 7252 and 7253 standards on chemical classification, labelling and safety data sheets (SDSs) with the GHS Rev.6. Chemical suppliers have until May 24, 2022 to adopt the requirements and update their SDSs and labels.
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China Steps Up Efforts in Source Control over Toxic and Hazardous Chemicals
May 25, 2022
The Chinese General Office of the State Council officially released the approved Action Plan for New Pollutants Treatment, according to Notice No.15 of 2022 issued on May 24, 2022, which vows to improve the China’s new pollutants treatment capacity significantly by 2025. The Plan was drafted to solicit public comments in October of 2021, which had attracted widespread attention from the industry.
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Taiwan EPA Makes Public the Inspection Results of Environmental Agents throughout 2021
May 24, 2022
On May 17, 2022, Taiwan’s Environment Protection Administration (EPA) announced the results of 2021 inspection on the selling and advertising of environmental agents. The Taiwan EPA calls on the public to minimize the use of environmental agents, emphasizing that environmental rectification is the best cure for pest prevention.
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Japan Adds 234 Substances for Mandatory SDS and Labeling Requirements under ISHL (Updated on March 2, 2022)
Mar 02, 2022
On December 16, 2021, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) consulted to add 234 substances to Schedule 9 of the Enforcement Order of ISHL, with corresponding content thresholds for providing SDS and labels in Schedule 2 of Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health.
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Annual Report | A Look Back at 2021 with ChemLinked: Chemical Regulation Updates
Jan 21, 2022
The year 2021 has witnessed many significant events and progress in the chemical industry in the Asia-Pacific region.
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China Enhances Law Enforcement to Fight against Environmental Pollution
Jan 11, 2022
On January 10, 2021, Chinese Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) issued the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025) for Construction of Integrated Administrative Law Enforcement Teams for Ecological and Environmental Protection, which is the support document in the nationwide battle to prevent and control pollution.
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Japan MHLW Adds 196 Existing Chemical Substances under ISHL
Dec 31, 2021
On December 27, 2021, the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) published on the official gazette the last batch of 196 chemical substances as existing chemical substances under the Industrial Safety and Health Law (ISHL).
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Japan MHLW Adds 194 Existing Chemical Substances under ISHL
Oct 28, 2021
On September 27, 2021, the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) published on the official gazette 194 chemical substances as existing chemical substances under the Industrial Safety and Health Law (ISHL).
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Nanjing Released 2021 VOC Product Quality Supervision and Sampling Implementation Rules
Aug 25, 2021
Nanjing Market Supervision Administration will organize a VOC product (cleaning agents) quality supervision and sampling[1] in the following months. The implementation rules were made public on August 10, 2021. The deadline for sampling is October 30, 2021, and the deadline for inspection is December 1, 2021. The sampling quality analysis report shall be completed by December 10, 2021.
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Japan MHLW Consults on Health Hazard Prevention Measures for 236 Substances
Aug 20, 2021
Japan MHLW will listen to the views and feedback from stakeholders on the Implementation of Health Hazard Prevention Measures for 236 Substances Including 2-(dimethylamino)ethyl acrylate from 10:00 to 12:00 on August 30. The deadline for submitting comments is 12:00 on August 27.
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