Environmental and Health groups of Canada are agreeing with the federal environment minister that changes are needed to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (Cepa), which regulates the release of pollution and toxic chemicals used in consumer products. June 2017 concluded the 16-month review the House of Commons Standing Committee on Environment of Cepa. […]
Changes have been made to the way hazardous chemical substances are managed in New Zealand. Coming into force on 1 December 2017, there will be changes to the EPA’s responsibilities on regulating substances. The biggest change will be that most of the hazardous substance rules that are set out under the Hazardous Substances […]
On 12 September 2017, the California Assembly voted in favor of an amended version of Senate Bill (SB) 258, the “Cleaning Product Right to Know Act of 2017.” The proposed law would require cleaning product manufacturers to disclose certain chemical information on the product label and on their website. The bill would also require […]
The third rule published under the framework of the TSCA Reform Act is known as the “Reset” Rule. This rule requires that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) designates chemical substances on the TSCA inventory as either “active” or “inactive”. Chemical manufacturers or importers must report any chemical substances that were manufactured or imported […]
PSA: Did you know that it is now less than a year that you have to comply with the new Clear and Reasonable Warning Regulations under California’s Proposition 65? For information about the changes please read our article California’s Prop 65 Update, which can be found here. The new regulations will take effect […]
On September 27, the Committee of Risk Assessment (RAC) and the Socio-economic Analysis (SEAC) have agreed on four draft opinions on the uses of both chromium (VI) substances and 1,2-dicloroethane (EDC) under the authorization procedure. The committees have also concluded on 10 opinions for the harmonized classification and labelling. Some of the opinions […]
The U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has approved a statement that provides guidance for manufactures, distributors, retailers, importers, and consumers of certain products that may contain the harmful organohalgen flame retardant (OFR). To help protect both children and consumers from this toxic substances, the CPSC suggests that manufacturers of children’s products, mattresses, and […]
The US Environmental Protection Act (EPA) is creating significant new use rules (Snurs) under the reformed Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for 37 substances that were apart of the pre-manufacture notices. The new rules require those who intend to manufacture any of the 37 chemical substances for any activity that is designated as […]
The Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) of Taiwan is making significant changes to the county’s existing and new chemical registration. Proposed changes to the registration include: -Requiring a registration form for companies using new chemicals for development and research; – The requirement that chemicals used as raw materials in industries regulated by […]
Since June 1, 2017, all chemical products that are in the trade must be compliant with the EU CLP Regulation, which contains rules for the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures. Between the months of September until December, 150 municipalities will send out inspectors to check whether the legislation is being […]