Introduction The list of banned and declarable compounds used exclusively by the railway sector is provided by the Railway Industry Substance List (RISL). A specific inventory or collection of compounds that are often used, handled, or encountered in the railway sector is referred to as… Read More »Railway Industry Substance List (RISL)
The Stockholm Convention’s POPRC19 will review information on the production, uses, import/export, alternative substances, and alternative technologies of “long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids and their salts and related compounds” (long-chain PFCAs) and “medium-chain chlorinated paraffin” (MCCPs) on July 20, 2023, according to a notice from China’s Ministry… Read More »China looks at the domestic production and use of long-chain PFCAs and medium-chain chlorinated paraffin.
Draft criteria for “standards-compliant” remanufacturers of electromechanical devices were published by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on June 7, 2023. Through June 22, 2023, the ministry will accept opinions on the draft. The requirements would apply to remanufacturers whose facilities have been constructed… Read More »China releases draft requirements for remanufacturers ofelectromechanical goods that adhere to standards.
A draft of 2023 instructions on the creation of standards for carbon peaking and carbon neutrality in the industry sector was published on May 22, 2023, by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. Through June 22, 2023, the ministry will accept opinions on the… Read More »China publishes a draft of its 2023 guidelines on the creation of carbon peaking and carbon neutrality requirements for industry.
The launch of the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme has been announced by the Power Ministry of India for June 28, 2023. The plan outlines each institution’s specific responsibilities for putting the Indian carbon credit trading plan into action. Carbon credits certificates (CCCs) will be awarded… Read More »India Releases Carbon Credit Trading Scheme
What is carbon neutrality? Carbon neutrality means having a balance between emitting carbon and absorbing carbon from the atmosphere.Carbon neutrality refers to net-zero carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in which it aims to balance the emission of CO2 with its removal so as to stop its… Read More »Carbon neutrality
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a draft revised risk determination for 1,4-Dioxane, a chemical substance used in various commercial and industrial applications. The draft evaluates the overall risk of 1,4-Dioxane as a whole chemical, rather than assessing each condition of use separately.… Read More »EPA Releases Draft Revised TSCA Risk Determination for 1,4-Dioxane
Motor vehicle tyres containing N-(1,3-dimethylbutyl)-N′-phenyl-p-phenylenediamine (6PPD) have been listed as a new Priority Product by the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) in accordance with the Safer Consumer Products (SCP) Regulations. This regulation is set to take effect on October 1, 2023. Priority Product… Read More »CALIFORNIA – Proposed Priority Product: Motor Vehicle Tires Containing 6PPD
What is ESG environmental sustainability? ESG means using Environmental, Social and Governance factors to assess the sustainability of companies and countries. These three factors are seen as best embodying the three major challenges facing corporations and wider society, now encompassing climate change, human rights and… Read More »ESG environmental sustainability
The General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) is a new key instrument in the EU product safety legal framework, replacing from 13 December 2024 the current General ProductSafety Directive and the Food Imitating Product Directive. It updates the EU’s general framework for product safety and takes on the… Read More »EU – The General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR)
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