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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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The EU Declares REACH’s Microplastics Reporting Requirements
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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