On January 3, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a notice concerning Food Contact Notifications (FCNs) that are no longer effective. In this notice, the FDA announced that 35 FCNs related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been deemed ineffective. This… Read More »U.S. FDA Declares 35 PFAS Food Contact Notifications Ineffective
On December, 2024, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), and Ministry of the Environment (MOE) jointly announced the commencement of a public consultation period for two important draft regulations concerning the management of Dechlorane Plus. The… Read More »Japan Launches Public Consultation on Dechlorane Plus Draft Regulations
Effective Date: Large institutions must comply by January 11, 2026; small and non-complex institutions have until January 11, 2027.Core Focus: ESG risk management must be integrated through governance, strategy, and scenario analysis.Transition Planning: Institutions must align with EU climate targets, including net-zero emissions by 2050.… Read More »EBA Publishes Final ESG Risk Guidelines, Requiring Financial Institutions to Comply by 2026
Enhanced Standards: JSE updates its guidelines to incorporate global sustainability frameworks and conform to completed IFRS S1 and S2. Flexibility in Scope 3: Transition relief permits businesses to omit Scope 3 emissions during the first year. Future-Ready: Gives top priority to new developments such as… Read More »JSE Revises ESG Reporting Guidelines to Align South Africa with Global IFRS Standards
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) initiated a public consultation on proposals for the harmonized classification and labelling (CLH) of five chemical substances. The CLH consultation lasts for 60 days (unless specified otherwise). The objective of the CLH procedure executed by the ECHA is to guarantee… Read More »ECHA Opens Public Consultation on CLH of Five Chemical Substance
Lactic Acid Lactic acid is an organic acid that occurs naturally in the body, especially during anaerobic metabolism (e.g., muscle fatigue). It is also produced by bacteria and used widely in various industries, such as food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. Sources: Lactic acid is primarily produced… Read More »Regional Trends in Lactic Acid and Poly Lactic Acid (PLA) Market: Insights and Opportunities
On December 10, 2024, the Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water (DCCEEW) published “Australia’s Circular Economy Framework.” The framework sets an ambitious goal of doubling Australia’s circularity by 2035, establishing targets to achieve this including “reducing material footprint per capita by 10%,”… Read More »Australia Publishes National Framework for Circular Economy
Global PCCS is thrilled to announce that our Founder & CEO, Dr. PraBhaKar Bhangare, will be a panelist at the International Conference on Sustainability and Circularity organized by SIAM. 📅 Date: January 20th📍 Location: Bharat Mandapam, Delhi This prestigious event brings together leaders, innovators, and… Read More »Driving Sustainability Forward!
Under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, the Department of Environment Canada recently announced an update to the Domestic Substances List. The new regulations, which took effect on November 29, impose stricter restrictions on the use and import of the chemicals “benzenamine, 4,4′-methylenebis” and “formaldehyde,… Read More »Canada Updates Domestic Substance List, Strengthens Restrictions on MDI/MDA Chemicals
Clarity for Investment: The Inflation Reduction Act’s final rules resolve important concerns and provide assurance for clean hydrogen projects. Lifecycle Emissions Standards: Provides stringent greenhouse gas (GHG) requirements for hydrogen that meets them, with credit levels determined by the intensity of emissions. Incorporated Industry Feedback:… Read More »United States Issues Final Guidelines for Clean Hydrogen Tax Credit
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