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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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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 MoreThe EU publishes a guide in 2025 for industry compliance with the REACH microplastics regulations
globalpccs
/ April 21, 2025
The EU will tighten regulations on polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) starting in 2026, according to the revised REACH Annex XVII
globalpccs
/ April 18, 2025
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
globalpccs
/ April 18, 2025
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
globalpccs
/ April 17, 2025
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
globalpccs
/ April 16, 2025
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
globalpccs
/ April 15, 2025
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
globalpccs
/ April 15, 2025
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
globalpccs
/ April 14, 2025
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
globalpccs
/ April 14, 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
globalpccs
/ April 11, 2025
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
globalpccs
/ April 10, 2025
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
globalpccs
/ April 10, 2025
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that it will no longer defend its...
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ISSB Unveils Roadmap Tool for Jurisdictions Adopting Sustainability Standards
globalpccs
/ April 9, 2025
The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has introduced a Jurisdictional Roadmap Development Tool to assist...
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UK Unveils World’s First Nature Finance Standard to Support Green Investment
globalpccs
/ April 9, 2025
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has launched the Overarching Principles Standard (BSI Flex 701), the...
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India Postpones Quality Control Orders for Eight Chemicals, Plans Phased Implementation of New Regulations
globalpccs
/ April 8, 2025
In March, 2025, India's Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) announced a revised timeline for...
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ECHA Implements New Requirements for Nanoform Substance Inquiries
globalpccs
/ April 8, 2025
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has introduced additional requirements for inquiries related to Carbon Black...
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South Korea’s MoE Implements Major Revisions: 26 New Toxic Substances Restricted, Chrysotile Completely Banned
globalpccs
/ April 7, 2025
On March 17, 2025, South Korea’s Ministry of Environment (MoE) introduced a draft amendment to...
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EU Platform on Sustainable Finance Unveils New Standard for SME Sustainability Financing
globalpccs
/ April 7, 2025
The Platform on Sustainable Finance (PSF), an expert group mandated by the European Commission to...
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Ontario Sets 25% Tariff on U.S. Electricity Exports Amid Trade Tensions
globalpccs
/ April 4, 2025
The Ontario government has introduced a 25% tariff on electricity exports to Michigan, Minnesota, and...
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SBTi Releases Draft Net-Zero Standard to Drive Climate Action
globalpccs
/ April 4, 2025
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has released the initial draft of Corporate Net-Zero Standard...
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Germany Embraces Circularity: National Strategy Set in Motion!
globalpccs
/ February 17, 2025
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
globalpccs
/ February 10, 2025
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
globalpccs
/ February 5, 2025
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
globalpccs
/ January 21, 2025
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
globalpccs
/ January 20, 2025
Under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, the Department of Environment Canada recently announced an update to the Domestic Substances...
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India Creates End-of-Life Vehicle EPR Regulation
globalpccs
/ January 9, 2025
The EPR rule for end-of-life vehicle shall take effect on April 1, 2025. On January 6, 2025, India's Ministry of...
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EU Low Voltage Directive [2014/35/EU] (LVD)
globalpccs
/ January 8, 2025
Overview: The Low Voltage Directive (LVD) ensures the safety of electrical equipment designed for use with specific voltage ranges and...
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China Revises National Inventory of Hazardous Waste
globalpccs
/ December 30, 2024
The revised inventory will improve the accuracy of hazardous waste property identification and ensure management efficiency. Recently, the Ministry of...
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EPR for Packaging in the EU: Insights from France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Sweden
globalpccs
/ December 26, 2024
The implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging has become a critical component in the European Union’s efforts to...
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Compliance Trends Expected in 2025
globalpccs
/ December 24, 2024
Unified U.S. privacy rules, ethical AI regulations, supply chain security, improved cybersecurity requirements, and SOC framework improvements will be the...
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EU Adopts the Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste (PPWR)
globalpccs
/ December 24, 2024
Background: The European Parliament and the Council have revealed that Directive 94/62/EC on Packaging and Packaging Waste (PPWD) has failed...
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Malaysia Publishes Circular Economy Policy Framework for Manufacturing Sector
globalpccs
/ December 11, 2024
On September 25, 2024, the Malaysian Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) published the “Circular Economy Policy Framework for...
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India Publishes Ecomark Rules for 17 Product Categories
globalpccs
/ December 9, 2024
Compliance with relevant Indian Standards or mandate of Quality Control Orders is a prerequisite for obtaining Ecomark certification. On October...
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Brazil REACH Adopted into Law
globalpccs
/ December 2, 2024
Brazil REACH's registration deadline will be no later than November 14, 2030. On November 14, 2024, the President of Brazil...
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Management of Hazardous Chemicals Registration and Identification has Been the Focus of Law Enforcement Inspections by China’s Ministry of Emergency Management (MEM)
globalpccs
/ November 28, 2024
MEM released the Guidelines for Key Issues in the 2024 Law Enforcement Inspection of Work Safety of Hazardous Chemicals Enterprises...
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China publishes draft 2024 list of waste materials that are not regulated as hazardous waste
globalpccs
/ November 18, 2024
On Sept. 23, 2024, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment published a draft 2024 edition of the list of waste...
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Australia launches comprehensive packaging regulations reform
globalpccs
/ November 15, 2024
On September 27, 2024, the Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) released a consultation paper...
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Impact of Sustainable Sourcing on Business
globalpccs
/ November 13, 2024
Sustainable sourcing is the process where companies ensure that products and services on each tier of their supply chain are...
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EU Greenwashing Law: Business Impact
globalpccs
/ November 12, 2024
Currently, more than 70% of environmental claims made by products in the EU market are either exaggerated or unsupported by...
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Agriculture 4.0
globalpccs
/ October 30, 2024
With the arrival of Agriculture 4.0, or the Fourth Agricultural Revolution, agriculture is going through a major transition. Through the...
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