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February 02,2019 On 1st March 2019, the latest GADSL update will be implemented in IMDS incorporating the following changes to the IMDS basic substance list Read More
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February 02,2019 On 1st March 2019, the latest GADSL update will be implemented in IMDS incorporating the following changes to the IMDS basic substance list Read More
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February 02,2019, On 1st March 2019, the latest GADSL update will be implemented in IMDS incorporating the following changes to the IMDS basic substance list Read More
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January 11,2019 EU Phthalate Restrictions: The European Union has finalized an expansion of phthalate restrictions under REACH, with most new restrictions... Read More
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Canada Proposes Listing Boric Acid, Its Salts, and Precursors as Toxic Substances
In March 2025, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and Health Canada jointly proposed to...
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Updates to Korea’s Temporary Narcotic Substance List
In South Korea, ALEPH-4 has been classified as a temporary narcotics substance and will be...
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To increase the use of recycled plastic, South Korea amends the Act on the Promotion of Saving and Recycling of Resources
Amendments to the Act on the Promotion of Saving and Recycling of Resources (henceforth referred...
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New York Proposes Mandatory GHG Reporting for Major Emitters
New York State’s Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has released draft regulations proposing mandatory greenhouse...
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India Updates MSME Definition, Affecting EPR Exemption
In March, 2025, India’s Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) announced updated MSME...
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PAHs in Clay Targets for Shooting Are Limited by EU REACH
Beginning on April 22, 2026, EU REACH will limit the amount of PAHs in clay...
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Singapore Issues Directive on Approved Uses of Dechlorane Plus and UV-328
In March, 2025, Singapore enacted the Environmental Protection and Management Act 1999 (Amendment of Second...
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The EU publishes a guide in 2025 for industry compliance with the REACH microplastics regulations
The Implementation Guide for the REACH Microplastics Restriction (Annex XVII Entry 78) was published by...
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The EU will tighten regulations on polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) starting in 2026, according to the revised REACH Annex XVII
The European Commission amended Annex XVII of the REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 concerning the...
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China Will Update Guidelines for Packaging Groups and Dangerous Goods Nomenclature
China has formally started an upgrading project for the national standard system and is actively...
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The Chemical Industry Expresses Concerns About “Overregulation” in the EU’s Final Proposal for REACH Regulation Revision
The final REACH reform proposal was formally presented by the European Commission during the REACH-CLAP...
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EU Plastic Recycling Sector on the Brink Amid Import Surge and Economic Challenges
The European Union’s plastic recycling sector is at a turning point, with domestic production declining,...
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South Korea Introduces Significant Updates to Chrysotile GHS Classification
In March, 2025, South Korea’s National Institute of Chemical Safety (NICS) issued Notice No. 2025-7,...
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Macao Prohibits the Import of Related Products and Persistent Organic Pollutants
The Macao Special Administrative Region of China announced Chief Executive's Decision No. 168/2024 on Persistent...
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The Trichloroethylene (TCE) Risk Management Rule’s status has been updated by the US EPA
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provided information on the effective date of the final...
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Australian Regulator Issues Final Climate Disclosure Guidelines as Mandatory Reporting Set for 2025
Australia’s financial regulator, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), has released Regulatory Guide 280...
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NHC Updates FCM Standards, Revises GB 9685 Additive Rules
In March, 2025, China’s National Health Commission (NHC) announced the release of 50 new national...
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K-REACH Form 25 & 26 Compliance Requirements
Upon completing K-REACH registration, registrants must comply with post-registration obligations, including providing safety information on...
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SEC Withdraws Defense of Climate Disclosure Rules
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that it will no longer defend its...
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IFRS and TNFD Sign Agreement to Strengthen Nature-Related Financial Disclosures
The IFRS Foundation and the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) have formalized their partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding...
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CLP Regulation Verification to Launch in 2026
The EU Chemicals Enforcement Forum held a remote meeting from March 18-20, 2025, where it finalized the REF-14 joint enforcement...
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Overhaul of the UK REACH Fee: New Guidelines Effective April 1, 2025
Changes to a number of registration and authorization fees under UK REACH have been announced by the UK's Department for...
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New environmental friendly design guidelines for PET beverage bottles are proposed by Japan
In addition to limiting printing on bottle surfaces and requiring the use of at least 15% recycled or bio-based polymers,...
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Canada Proposes Phased Implementation of Control Measures for PFAS
Backgrounder Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large class of over 15,000 human-made chemicals sharing common chemical features. Known...
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Taiwan adds PFC testing criteria to its water pollution control regulation
The Taiwanese Ministry published the revision to the "Water pollution control measures and test reporting management regulations" on January 20,...
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Taiwan Implements Voluntary Carbon Footprint Verification Regulations
The Regulations for Approval, Labeling, and Management of Carbon Footprints of Voluntary Products (the Regulations) were published by Taiwan's Ministry...
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Canada will implement a phased PFAS ban
In accordance with Section 77 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and...
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Japan Reveals GFC Implementation Strategy, Opening the Door to a World Without Toxic Chemicals
Background The GFC replaces the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM), which was introduced in 2006 with the goal...
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E-Waste Management Rules, 2022 (as amended): RoHS Compliance
It is more important than ever to ensure sustainability in electronics! Under India's E-Waste Management Rules, 2022, the revised RoHS...
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Vietnam Modifies Environmental Protection Law 2020 Implementation Decree: Section 1: Environmental Licensing and Associated Clauses
"Decree No. 05/2025/ND-CP Amending and Supplementing Decree No. 08/2022/ND-CP Detailing a Number of Articles of Law on Environmental Protection" was...
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EU EPR(Extended Producer Responsibility)
Background: Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) was first introduced in the EU in the 1990s as part of waste management policies....
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The EU’s Omnibus Simplification Has Been Released
The European Commission has introduced new proposals aimed at reducing bureaucracy and streamlining EU regulations for both citizens and businesses....
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EU Launches Competitiveness Compass to Simplify Sustainability Reporting and Boost Green Industry
Innovation Acceleration: The EU is launching AI Gigafactories, deep-tech investments, and a streamlined legal framework to support startups and scale-ups....
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Vietnam Enhances Requirements for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in Packaging
Vietnam's Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) requirements are governed by the Environmental Protection Law and its supporting regulations, including Decree...
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Germany Embraces Circularity: National Strategy Set in Motion!
Germany’s National Circular Economy Strategy: A Game Changer On December 4, 2024, the Federal Cabinet adopted the German National Circular...
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Nine Additional PFAS Substances Added to U.S. TRI List: Compliance Reports Due by July 1, 2026
In January 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) expanded the Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) by adding nine additional per-...
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ECHA Highlights Environmental Risks of Aromatic Brominated Flame Retardants
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has raised concerns about the environmental impact of non-polymeric aromatic brominated flame-retardant (ABFR) additives due...
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Australia Publishes National Framework for Circular Economy
On December 10, 2024, the Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water (DCCEEW) published “Australia’s Circular Economy Framework.”...
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Canada Updates Domestic Substance List, Strengthens Restrictions on MDI/MDA Chemicals
Under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, the Department of Environment Canada recently announced an update to the Domestic Substances...
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