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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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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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EU Amends Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 on Authorized Plastic FCMs and Use Requirements Thereof
Jul 18, 2023
EU amends the Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 on authorized plastic food contact materials and articles (FCMs), their use requirements, and several group restrictions.
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Global Chemical Regulation Highlights | May 2023
Jun 01, 2023
In May of 2023, China MEM issued a work plan for the special inspection on 35 target hazardous substances and reinforce law enforcement. South Korea opened a public consultation on the hazard assessments results new chemical substances registered under K-REACH. Japan announced the addition of 6 priority assessment chemical substances and the removal of 6 substances previously listed. Thailand extended the deadline for 2022 annual report on hazardous chemicals in industrial plants. India issued the draft EPR regulations for used oil to seek public comments.
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China Publishes the Updated Catalogue of New Food Raw Materials, Food Additives, Food Contact Materials and Their Applicable Standards
May 16, 2023
China published the updated catalogue of new food raw materials, food additives and food contact materials (FCM) and their applicable standards. The catalogue covers a total of 98 new food raw materials, 215 new food additives and 235 FCM approved by the end of 2021. For those approved since 2022, their food safety indicators shall be referenced to the announcement made at the time of their releases.
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China to Amend GB 4806.1 General Safety Requirements for Food Contact Materials and Articles
Apr 21, 2023
On April 19, 2023, CFSA released the draft of the new version of GB 4806.1-2016 General Safety Requirements for Food Contact Materials and Articles, which is the most fundamental and general standard for food contact materials (FCM) in China, applying to all kinds of FCM. The draft proposes changes to the definitions, basic requirements, compliance principles, and product information. This is the first time that a new version has been proposed since its implementation in 2016.
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MERCOSUR Proposes Regulation on Silicone Food Contact Materials
Apr 21, 2023
In March of 2023, the South American trade bloc MERCOSUR released a new draft regulation on the use of silicones in food contact materials (FCM). The proposed regulation includes positive lists and specific migration limits for metal salts.
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Japan Updates the Positive List of Food Contact Materials
Mar 28, 2023
On March 6, 2023, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) of Japan released a revised draft of the Positive List of Substances Allowed for Food Contact Utensils, Containers and Packaging. According to the draft, MHLW newly published the 20230306 New Draft of Table 2, which contains the additives for food contact materials included as of March 6, 2023. Besides, MHLW issued 20230306 New Draft of Table 1, containing base materials compiled by March 6, 2023. The details are as follows:
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