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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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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 Read More
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September 22,2015 Global PCCS is now HP-certified partner to provide IMDS Training in India and Vietnam. Click for more info Read More
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Hiring Freshers...Chemical Engineer, Polymer Engineer, Material Engineer. Send your updated CV to info@globalpccs.com, at the earliest. 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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January 01,2019 Launching our IMDS Training calendar for 2019 across multiple locations - India, Thailand, Indonesia & Vietnam Read MoreKey Revisions to Japan’s Priority Assessment Chemical Substances List: 7 Chemicals Removed, 3 Added
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/ May 16, 2025
The EU Declares REACH’s Microplastics Reporting Requirements
globalpccs
/ May 15, 2025
A document outlining the execution of reporting requirements for the REACH restriction on microplastics was...
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Clothing prioritized in EU sustainable products plan
globalpccs
/ May 15, 2025
The European Commission has begun executing a five-year work plan under the ESPR as of...
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EPA Takes Significant Steps to Tackle PFAS Contamination
globalpccs
/ May 14, 2025
In April, 2025, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin unveiled a robust set...
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The second amendment to the workplace’s hazardous agent exposure limits will go into effect in May
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/ May 13, 2025
Amendment No. 2 to Occupational Exposure Limits for Hazardous Agents in the Workplace Part 1:...
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Under the Stockholm Convention, Malaysia requires yearly certification for chemicals exported to non-Party states
globalpccs
/ May 12, 2025
In accordance with the Stockholm Convention, Malaysia is enforcing the yearly certification requirement for chemical...
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India Introduces Amendment Rules for Battery Waste Management in 2025
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/ May 12, 2025
The Battery Waste Management Amendment Rules 2025, which were recently released by India's Ministry of...
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India Updates Food Packaging Rules, Restricts Use of Recycled Plastic to PET Only
globalpccs
/ May 9, 2025
In a landmark move to promote sustainable packaging, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of...
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Bali, Indonesia Prohibits Production and Distribution of Beverage Containers Smaller Than 1 Liter
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/ May 9, 2025
In April, 2025, the Bali provincial government issued and immediately enforced Directive No. 9 of...
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Proposed Changes to REACH Regulation Challenged by EU Industry Groups
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/ May 8, 2025
In April, 2025, during a CARACAL (Competent Authorities for REACH and CLP) meeting, the European...
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Stricter Controls Introduced in Japan’s Updated Chemical Regulations with Tiered Reporting System
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/ May 8, 2025
The updated Enforcement Ordinance of Japan’s Chemical Substances Control Law (CSCL), issued by the Ministry...
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South Korea Temporarily Classifies ALEPH-4 as a Controlled Narcotic
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/ May 7, 2025
In April, 2025, South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) issued Notice No....
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GHG Protocol Expands Partnerships with Leading Frameworks to Advance Climate Disclosure Consistency
globalpccs
/ May 6, 2025
In a move set to significantly enhance consistency across climate reporting frameworks, the Greenhouse Gas...
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UK Unveils Carbon Credit “Integrity Principles” to Strengthen Carbon Markets
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/ May 6, 2025
The UK government has announced the launch of a public consultation on a new set...
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EU Commission Announces Measures to Streamline New Supply Chain Deforestation Law
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/ May 5, 2025
The European Commission has unveiled a set of measures designed to streamline the implementation of...
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ESMA Proposes Simplifying ESG Disclosures for EU Benchmark Administrators
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/ May 2, 2025
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has advised the European Commission to amend Level...
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South Korea Unveils Guidelines for Enhanced Inspection of Hazardous Chemical Transport Containers
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/ May 2, 2025
In March, 2025, the Chemical Safety Agency, part of South Korea’s Ministry of Environment, released...
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ECHA Initiates Public Consultation on Cinnamaldehyde Harmonised Classification Proposal
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/ April 30, 2025
On April 14, 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a 60-day public consultation on...
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Japan Publishes Data on Production and Import Volumes for Three Categories of Chemicals
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/ April 30, 2025
Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has released official data for the 2023...
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Japan Proposes Revisions to Pesticide Residue Limits to Enhance Food Safety
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/ April 29, 2025
In March, 2025, Japan’s Food Sanitation Standards Review Division (under the Consumer Affairs Agency) released...
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China Rolls Out Strategy to Expand Production of Next-Generation Energy Storage Technologies
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/ May 16, 2025
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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India Notifies EPR Regulations for Construction and Demolition Waste, Effective from April 2026
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/ May 14, 2025
In April, 2025, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) notified the Environment (Construction and Demolition) Waste Management...
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Public Consultation on the Draft Hazardous Chemicals Safety Law Is Completed, and the Legislative Process Quickens
globalpccs
/ May 13, 2025
At a press conference in April, 2025, Huang Haihua, the spokesperson for the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee's Legislative...
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New Mexico State Implements Sweeping PFAS Regulations
globalpccs
/ May 7, 2025
In April 2025, New Mexico passed the PFAS Protection Act, introducing one of the most comprehensive state-level efforts to regulate...
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New National Standards GB 12268-2025 and GB 6944-2025 Set to Be Implemented in October
globalpccs
/ May 5, 2025
In March, 2025, the State Administration for Market Regulation and the Standardization Administration of China jointly issued two revised national...
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Australia Launches Public Consultation on 18 Draft Chemical Assessment Statements
globalpccs
/ April 30, 2025
On April 2, 2025, the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) opened a public consultation on 18 draft evaluation statements...
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14 Substance Testing Proposals Set for Approval Under REACH Registration
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/ April 30, 2025
In March, 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced the addition of 14 new substance testing proposals and opened a...
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APCO Offers Advice on a More Robust Industry-led EPR Strategy for Packaging
globalpccs
/ April 28, 2025
To address enduring economic disparities impeding the achievement of the National Packaging Targets (NPTs), the Australian Packaging Covenant Organization (APCO)...
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IFRS and TNFD Sign Agreement to Strengthen Nature-Related Financial Disclosures
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/ April 21, 2025
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
globalpccs
/ April 17, 2025
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
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/ April 16, 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
globalpccs
/ April 11, 2025
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
globalpccs
/ April 2, 2025
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
globalpccs
/ April 1, 2025
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
globalpccs
/ March 31, 2025
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
globalpccs
/ March 27, 2025
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
globalpccs
/ March 13, 2025
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
globalpccs
/ March 12, 2025
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
globalpccs
/ March 10, 2025
"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)
globalpccs
/ March 3, 2025
Background: Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) was first introduced in the EU in the 1990s as part of waste management policies....
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