There are currently 235 entries for chemicals that can be harmful to persons or the environment on the Candidate List of substances of very high concern. Companies are in charge of managing the risks associated with these substances and educating customers and consumers on their… Read More »ECHA adds two hazardous chemicals to Candidate List
The Taiwan EPA (Environmental Protection Administration Executive Yuan) publicised the intention to implement the Repairability Index scheme on May 26, 2023. By notifying buyers about a product’s repairability at the time of purchase, the Repairability Index aims to reduce the quantity of electronic waste.In June… Read More »Taiwan plans to implement a system for IT equipment repairability.
What is the Green Deal in the EU? The European Green Deal is a package of policy initiatives, which aims to set the EU on the path to a green transition, with the ultimate goal of reaching climate neutrality by 2050. It supports the transformation… Read More »European Green Deal
These 43 chemicals are now regulated as existing chemical substances in China. To announce the inclusion of 43 chemical compounds in the IECSC, China MEE has published two notices. Notice 1: – The proposal of adding 4 substances to the IECSC made in February 2023… Read More »China MEE Adds 43 Chemicals to IECSC
The EPA proposed a ban on most applications of perchloroethylene (PCE), a chemical linked to neurotoxicity and cancer, under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) today. Today’s proposal would protect people from these risks by banning all consumer uses and allowing many industrial/commercial uses only… Read More »EPA Bans All Consumer and Many CommercialPerchloroethylene Uses to Protect Public Health
Scope The European Union (EU) updated the legislation that governs medical devices and in vitro fertilization diagnostics to bring them into alignment with the advancements that have taken place in the sector over the course of the previous 20 years. Keeping a high degree of… Read More »EU Medical Device Regulation
A report on the evaluation of the laws and regulations governing chemicals under its preview was made public by the Chemical Management Section (CMS) of the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), of the Philippines, on April 11, 2023. To… Read More »Philippines Announces Publication of Chemical Management Policy Review Report.
An ESG report or Sustainability report is a report published by a company ororganization about environmental, social and governance (ESG) impacts. It is acommunication tool that plays an important role in convincing sceptical observers thatthe company’s actions are sincere. Legislative documents requiring companies todisclose non-financial… Read More »Environmental Social Governance
What is Asbestos? Asbestos is a mineral fiber that occurs in rock and soil. Where Can I Find Asbestos? Asbestos is utilised in insulation and fireproofing products due to its fibre strength and heat resistance. Asbestos has been used in many manufactured goods, including roofing… Read More »EPA proposed Ban on chrysotile Asbestos!!!!
On April 24,2023, China’s Standardization Administration nine other government departments and People’sBank jointly published guidelines on the development of standards for carbon emissions peaking andcarbon neutrality.By 2025, the guidelines hope to have 1000 new and updated national and industry standards. Important areas for developing standards… Read More »China publishes standards for the peaking of carbon emissions andcarbon neutrality.
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