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Industrial Chemical

China's New EIA Policy: New Chemical Substance Registration Mandatory Again for Industrial Pollutants

OverviewThe Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) has recently issued the Opinions on Strengthening Environmental Impact Assessment for Construction Projects Involving New Pollutants in Key ...

2025-04-21

Industrial Chemical

China REACH Compliance Update: Essential Guide to Supplementary Materials for New Chemical Substance Record Notification

OverviewThe Measures for the Registration of Environmental Management of New Chemical Substances (Order No. 12 of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, hereinafter referred to as the Measures) ...

2025-04-17

Cosmetic

Alternatives to Animal Testing for Cosmetic Ingredients: A Comprehensive Guide

IntroductionThe safety assessment of cosmetic ingredients is a fundamental step in ensuring the safety of final products. With growing global emphasis on animal welfare and cruelty-free testing, ...

2025-04-16

Cosmetic

How to Register Whitening and Spot-Removing Cosmetics in China？

IntroductionWhitening and spot-removing cosmetics remain among the most in-demand product categories in the beauty and skincare industry in China and across Asia, where consumers prioritize even skin ...

2025-04-11

Industrial Chemical

Navigating the EU's Sweeping REACH Reform Proposals in Chemical Industry

IntroductionIn a significant development for chemical regulation in the European Union, the European Commission has unveiled its long-anticipated proposal to revise the Registration, Evaluation, ...

2025-04-10

Food Contact Material & Recycled Plastic

Japan's Positive List for Food Contact Materials: Compliance Essentials

Introduction Japan introduced a Positive List (PL) system for food contact materials (FCMs) under the revised Food Sanitation Act (No. 46 of 2018), which officially came into effect on June 1, 2020. ...

2025-04-10

Food Contact Material & Recycled Plastic

Understanding China's Declaration of Compliance (DoC) for Food Contact Materials

IntroductionEnsuring food safety is a critical regulatory priority worldwide, and China has established a structured approach for managing food contact materials (FCMs). One of the key compliance ...

2025-04-10

Industrial Chemical

Understanding the Proposed Changes to South Korea's K-REACH: Lowering Compliance Costs and Enhancing Registration Transparency

IntroductionSouth Korea’s Act on Registration and Evaluation of Chemicals (K-REACH) is undergoing proposed amendments aimed at streamlining the chemical registration process, improving cost-sharing ...

2025-04-09

Industrial Chemical

China's New Chemical Registration: Environmental Risk Assessment and Exposure Scenario Guidelines

"The Measures for the Environmental Management Registration of New Chemical Substances" (MEE Order No. 12) has been implemented since January 1, 2021. The environmental risk assessment ...

2025-04-01

Industrial Chemical

Japan CSCL Compliance 2026: Mandatory Transition from Legacy ID Codes to G Biz ID

On March 12, 2025, the Chemical Substance Safety Division of the Chemical Substance Management Division of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry（METI） of Japan issued a notice announcing that ...

2025-03-28