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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
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Year 2019
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
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Year 2018
October 22,2018
For the first time, PCCS is conducting IMDS training in Indonesia on 6th and 7th December 2018. Email to imdstraining@globalpccs.com
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Year 2015
September 22,2015 Global PCCS is now HP-certified partner to provide IMDS Training in India and Vietnam.
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Year 2014
Hiring Freshers…Chemical Engineer, Polymer Engineer, Material Engineer. Send your updated CV to info@globalpccs.com, at the earliest.
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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
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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…
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January 01,2019 Launching our IMDS Training calendar for 2019 across multiple locations – India, Thailand, Indonesia & Vietnam
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Canada Strengthens Framework for Global Carbon Trading Under Article 6
Canada is developing an Article 6 framework to enable the international transfer of carbon credits…
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GRI to Introduce New Sustainability Reporting Standard for the Food and Beverage Sector
The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has announced plans to develop a new sector-specific sustainability reporting…
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ISO and UNDP Introduce New Standard to Integrate SDGs into Corporate Strategy
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have launched…
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New Zealand to Launch Rural Farm Plastics Recycling Scheme in March 2027
The New Zealand Government has announced a regulated Rural Recycling Scheme for farm plastics, which…
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Germany Targets 2045 to Phase Out Fossil Fuels
Germany has announced a clear roadmap to transition away from fossil fuels by 2045, extending…
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European Commission Adopts Revised ESRS and Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard
EFRAG welcomes the European Commission’s adoption of both standards, marking an important step towards a…
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Malaysia Issues New Guidelines for Certificates of Fitness for Pressure Vessels and Steam Boilers
The Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), Malaysia published two guidelines on 7 August…
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EFRAG Unveils Proposed CSRD Reporting Standards for Non-EU Businesses
The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) has released the Exposure Draft (ESRS-40a ED), introducing…
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EU Plans New Energy and Water Efficiency Labels for Data Centres
The European Commission has proposed new disclosure rules for data centres with at least 500…
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Philippines Implements the Environment and Natural Resources Law Enforcement Manual of Operations (ELEMO)
Environmental Law Enforcement in the Philippines The Philippines is one of the world's most biodiverse…
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CPCB Urges Companies Covered Under Plastic Waste Management Rules to Register on the Common EPR Portal
In August, 2026, India’s Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) issued a directive under the Plastic…
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EU to Bring Sustainability Criteria into €2.5 Trillion Public Procurement
The European Commission has proposed a new regulation aimed at simplifying and modernizing public procurement…
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EU Parliament Moves to Broaden CBAM Scope and Strengthen Carbon Import Rules
The European Parliament has adopted its negotiating position on proposed changes to the EU’s Carbon…
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UK Proposes Easing Mandatory ESG Disclosure Requirements
The UK government is considering removing explicit strategic-report requirements covering environmental impacts, workforce matters, diversity,…
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Hong Kong Expands Sustainable Finance Taxonomy to Cover Climate Mitigation, Adaptation and Transition
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has released a draft “Phase 2A” update to the…
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EU Commission Introduces Updated Sustainability Reporting Standards
The European Commission has adopted a simplified version of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS),…
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Bangladesh Enforces New EPR Guidelines for Plastic Waste Management
In August 2026, Bangladesh’s Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) published the “Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Guidelines…
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EU Deforestation Law Set to Reshape Global Coffee Trade
The European Union accounts for around 40% of global coffee imports, while companies supplying the EU…
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UN Raises Alarm Over the World’s Failing 1.5°C Climate Goal
A new report from the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) warns that limiting long-term global warming to 1.5°C is…
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ESMA Issues Greenwashing Guidance for Investment Firms
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has released new guidance to help market participants address greenwashing risks in sustainability…
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Canada Plans to Restrict Unregulated PFAS in Firefighting Foams
On September 25, 2025, the Canadian government published the “Consultation Document on Phase 1 of the Risk Management of Per-…
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Guidelines for Requesting an Extension on Chemical Substance Identification Disclosure
On August 20, 2025, the Solid Waste and Chemicals Management Center issued a Work Notice on applying for an extension…
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Brazil Publishes Draft Proposal for REACH Implementation
On May 13, 2025, Brazil’s Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MMA) released a draft implementing regulation for the…
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The New Chemical Law of Vietnam
The new Law on Chemicals incorporates the regulation of dangerous chemicals in products and goods and simplifies the management of…
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Government Control and Studies on BPA’s Safe Use in Food and Packaging
An Overview of BPA Use in Applications Including Food Contact · BPA is a chemical used in polycarbonate plastics (like…
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Japan Updates GHS Regulations: Key Developments in 2025
Japan’s current GHS-based chemical safety regulations include JIS Z7252:2019 (Chemical Classification) and JIS Z7253:2019 (Hazard Communication of Chemicals—Labels and Safety…
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Major Update to Food Contact Standards: 13 Additives Banned, New Migration Limits & Stricter Colorant Rules Introduced
On July 3, 2025, the China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) issued a significant announcement, officially soliciting…
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ECHA Opens Public Commentary on 16 Testing and 2 CLH Proposals
A public consultation on ideas for the harmonized classification and labelling (CLH) of two compounds was launched by the European…
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India Notifies 18 Products Including Non-Ferrous Metals of EPR Regulations
Manufacturers and producers are now required to recycle and use recycled materials, among other things. The Hazardous and Other Wastes…
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Australia Outlaws DBDPE, Mercury and Mercury Compounds
Mercury, decabromodiphenyl ethane (DBDPE), and mercury compounds will not be manufactured, imported, exported, or used in Australia. Time-limited vital usage…
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China releases a draft of the obligatory national ROHS standard for approval
Overview China recently released draft mandatory national standard on RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances), issued April 14, 2025 by the…
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Vietnam Publications Draft Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Decree
A Draft Decree on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Regarding Recycling and Waste Management was recently published by the Vietnam Ministry…
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EU Regulation on Solar Panel Waste (WEEE Directive)
Background · Exponential growth in solar PV installations across Europe · Millions of panels now reaching end-of-life phase · By…
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Overview of WEEE EPR Requirements Worldwide
Introduction · The fastest-growing trash stream in the world is e-waste, which has nearly doubled in size in the last…
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EU Updates CLP Regulation Annex VI; New Regulations Will Go into Effect in 2027
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1222, which amends Section III, Table 3 of Annex VI to the Classification, Labelling and Packaging…
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China to Eliminate HCFCs by 2030 and Establish a Baseline for HFCs Reduction
In April, 2025, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment, together with the National Development and Reform Commission, Ministry of Industry…
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IChEMS Standards for Six Chemical Groups, Including DBDPE and Mercury, Are Proposed by Australia
On April 4, 2025, the Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment, and Water (DCCEEW) opened public comment on…
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ECHA Proposes Restrictions on Substances Containing Hexavalent Chromium (Cr(VI))
On April 29, 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) proposed a far-reaching restriction on the use of hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI))…
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China Rolls Out Strategy to Expand Production of Next-Generation Energy Storage Technologies
On February 10, 2025, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), along with seven other central government departments, jointly…
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