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Agrochemical

FAQ | Technical Concentrate (TC) Pesticide Registration

In pesticide manufacturing, a Technical Concentrate (TC) refers to the material obtained from the production process that contains the active ingredient (AI) together with any associated impurities. It may also contain small amounts of essential additives required for stability or handling.

2025-08-13

Agrochemical

FAQ | Technical Material Pesticide Registration

IntroductionTechnical material refers technical-grade materials and technical concentrates, also known as technical-grade active ingredient (TGAI). TGAI forms the foundation for all formulated ...

2025-08-13

Industrial Chemical

China Releases GB 26572-2025: New Mandatory RoHS Standard for Electrical and Electronic Products

IntroductionOn August 1, 2025, the State Administration for Market Regulation officially approved and released the mandatory national standard “Requirements for the Restriction of Hazardous ...

2025-08-12

Industrial Chemical

CJEU Upholds Annulment of Titanium Dioxide Carcinogen Classification

News BriefOn August 1, 2025, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) issued a landmark ruling, upholding the prior decision of the General Court of the European Union to annul the classification of ...

2025-08-11

Industrial Chemical

EU Adopts New PBDE Concentration Limits under POPs Regulation

News BriefOn July 24, 2025, the European Commission adopted a draft amendment to the POPs Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 concerning polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs). The next step is the publication ...

2025-08-07

Cosmetic

Defining New Cosmetic Ingredients in China: Criteria and Examples

IntroductionAs of the end of September 2024, data from the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) shows that 5 new cosmetic ingredients have been revoked and 3 new ingredients have been ...

2025-08-07

Industrial Chemical

Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act: Key Takeaways from R410a Fines

Latest Update: AUD 18,780 Fines for Illegally Importing Equipment Containing the R410a RefrigerantThe Australian government is intensifying its regulation of ozone-depleting substances (ODS) and ...

2025-08-07

Industrial Chemical

Philippines DENR Releases Final 2024 Draft of PICCS: 81 Chemical Substances Included

OverviewThe Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) of the Philippines recently released the Final 2024 Supplemental Draft of the Philippine Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical ...

2025-08-07

Industrial Chemical

Regulatory Risk Management of EU REACH: A Deep Dive into CLH, SVHC, Authorization, and Restriction

IntroductionThe EU REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulation is widely recognized as one of the most stringent chemical management systems globally. Its ...

2025-07-31

Cosmetic

A Deep Dive into China's Regulatory Landscape for Children's Cosmetics

IntroductionWith the release of China's "Technical Guidelines on Children's Cosmetics" in August 2023, the regulatory landscape for children's cosmetics has become more ...

2025-07-30