Cosmetic

EU Proposes Stricter Restrictions on D4, D5, and D6 in Cosmetics

The European Union (EU) has introduced new amendments to Annex XVII of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH). The ...

2023-06-29

Cosmetic

EU SCCS Seeks Public Input on Proposed Opinions for Butylparaben and Methylparaben

On June 8, 2023, EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published preliminary opinions respectively on the use of Butylparaben (CAS No. 94-26-8) and Methylparaben (CAS No. 99-76-3) in ...

2023-06-29

Pharmaceutical

Understanding China's Medical Device Classifications for Marketing Authorization

To acquire China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA)’s marketing authorization for medical devices, companies need to file or register the devices under certain classifications.In China, ...

2023-06-29

Industrial Chemical

DecaBDE and PFOA to Face Tighter Controls in Australia

Import or export of decaBDE and PFOA, its salts and PFOA-related compounds will require for prior AICIS authorization. The Australian government recently announced that new rules will be implemented ...

2023-06-27

Industrial Chemical

China MEE to Update Inventory of Severely Restricted Toxic Chemicals

On June 16, 2023, the Chinese Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) issued a notice to seek public comments on the proposed updates to the Inventory of Severely Restricted Toxic Chemicals. ...

2023-06-25

Industrial Chemical

China Releases Recommended List of 23 Alternatives for HCFCs

The List recommends 23 alternatives for HCFC-22, HCFC-141b, and HCFC-142b. On June 12, 2023, China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) and Ministry of Industry and Information Technology ...

2023-06-25

Industrial Chemical

China Adopts UN GHS Rev.8 & New Hazard Class for Explosives

China to finalize GB 30000.1 to adopt UN GHS Rev.8 and introduce a new hazard class for desensitized explosives under its GHS system. On June 16, 2023, China's Ministry of Industry and Information ...

2023-06-25

Industrial Chemical

China Proposes Two New Standards for Dangerous Goods Packaging

If approved, they will take effect 12 months later after their official publication. Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) is soliciting public comments on two new standards ...

2023-06-25

Agrochemical

Biochemical Pesticide Registration in China: Advantages and Compliance Challenges Analysis

Biochemical pesticides are an increasingly popular alternative to traditional chemical pesticides in China. However, registering and complying with regulations for biochemical pesticides in China ...

2023-06-21

Agrochemical

China’s Acute Toxicity Test and Grading Standard for Pesticides: A Comprehensive Guide

In China, pesticide products must undergo registration toxicology tests before they can be sold. The acute toxicity test is an important part of risk assessment for pesticides. It is used to ...

2023-06-21