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Brazil REACH Supplementary Regulation Draft Officially Released

OverviewBrazil has officially unveiled the Supplementary Regulation Draft for Law 15.022, commonly known as Brazil REACH, and opened a one-month public consultation period. This draft aims to enhance ...

2025-05-14

Industrial Chemical

2025 EPEAT Registry: Key Chemical Management Updates for Electronics Industry

IntroductionIn January 2025, the Global Electronics Council (GEC) officially released the updated Reduction of Chemicals of Concern Criteria for EPEAT Registry. This latest standard strengthens ...

2025-05-07

Industrial Chemical

Global Green Policies: Green Chemistry & Recycled Materials for a Low-Carbon Future

IntroductionOn March 5, 2025, during the third session of the 14th National People's Congress, Chinese Premier Li Qiang emphasized in the government work report the need to synergistically ...

2025-05-06

Food

U.S. FDA GRAS Certification: Challenges, Success Factors, and Strategies

As global demand for clean-label and compliant food products continues to rise, the FDA GRAS certification has become a widely recognized benchmark for product safety in the U.S. market. While ...

2025-04-29

Industrial Chemical

Exporting to the EU: What Is a CUS Code and How to Obtain It

IntroductionWhen exporting chemicals to the European Union, companies may be asked to provide a CUS (Customs Union and Statistics) code during customs declaration. But what exactly is a CUS code, ...

2025-04-29

Industrial Chemical

Green Transition: China’s New RoHS Standard and TCO Certification Drive Safer Plasticizer Alternatives

BackgroundOn April 14, 2025, China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) officially released a draft of the new mandatory national standard Requirements for restricted use of ...

2025-04-28

Food

Required Materials for GRAS Application: A Guide for U.S. FDA Compliance

IntroductionGRAS substances refer to food ingredients or materials that are considered safe for consumption either due to a long history of common use in food or based on scientific consensus among ...

2025-04-25

Food

U.S. FDA May End Self-Determined GRAS Status: A Major Shift in Food Safety Regulation

OverviewThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has taken a decisive step toward closing regulatory loopholes in food safety. On March 10, 2025, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ...

2025-04-25

Cosmetic

India May Introduce Mandatory BIS Certification for Cosmetics: What Global Brands Need to Know

News BriefIndia is poised to tighten quality control in its rapidly expanding beauty and personal care (BPC) market. According to a recent Economic Times report, the Indian government is considering ...

2025-04-23

Food Contact Material & Recycled Plastic

How to Register New Varieties of Food Contact Materials in China: Requirements and Step-by-Step Process

IntroductionWith the rise of new technologies and shifting consumer demands, the food contact material (FCM) industry is evolving rapidly. Innovative materials and processes are continually being ...

2025-04-23