Cosmetic

China Cosmetics Safety Assessment: Key Insights on Cosmetics Packaging Compatibility Testing in China

On July 8, 2024, the National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) released the “Technical Guidelines for Compatibility Testing and Assessment of Cosmetics with Packaging Materials” to ...

2024-11-13

Industrial Chemical

ECHA Adds Triphenyl Phosphate to SVHC Candidate List, Total Reaches 242

On November 7, 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) confirmed the addition of triphenyl phosphate to its Candidate List of substances of very high concern (SVHC), bringing the total to 242 ...

2024-11-13

EPA Proposes Settlement to Enhance Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program

On October 11, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a settlement addressing legal claims regarding the implementation of its Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program (EDSP). ...

2024-11-06

Agrochemical

EPA Approves New Herbicide Active Ingredient Glufosinate-P

On October 18, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the registration of glufosinate-P, a new herbicide active ingredient designed to manage weeds in crops such as field ...

2024-11-06

Cosmetic

China Approves First New Whitening Ingredient Under CSAR Regulations

On November 4, 2024, the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) approved Isobutylamido Thiazolyl Resorcinol (Thiamidol 630) as the first new whitening cosmetic ingredient registered under ...

2024-11-06

Industrial Chemical

October 2024: Essential EU & Americas Chemical Regulation Changes

This is a collection of regulatory updates in Europe and North America, including EU REACH, UK REACH, and US TSCA.European UnionOn October 14, 2024, the European Council adopted the revision of ...

2024-11-05

Industrial Chemical

October 2024: Essential Asia Pacific Chemical Regulation Changes

This is a collection of regulatory updates in Asia-Pacific regions, including China REACH, K-REACH, Japan CSCL, etc.ChinaOn October 16, 2024, the Chinese Ministry of Ecology and ...

2024-11-05

Industrial Chemical

European Council Approves CLP Regulation Revision to Enhance Chemical Safety Standards

On October 14, 2024, the European Council finalized the adoption of the revised Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on the classification, labeling, and packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP Regulation)....

2024-11-05

Industrial Chemical

Enforcement of Ukraine REACH Set for January 2025

Ukraine shall implement REACH Regulations by January 2025, requiring the registration of chemical substances produced or imported over one ton annually.On July 23, 2024,  the Cabinet of ...

2024-11-05

Industrial Chemical

South Korea Proposes New Chemical Restrictions: Methylene Chloride, Lead Compounds, and Chrysotile Under Review

On October 16, 2024, South Korea's Ministry of Environment (MoE) announced through Notice No. 2024-612 that it is seeking public input on proposed changes to the Designation of Restricted and ...

2024-11-04