A wide variety of chemical products are available on the EU market for use by professionals and the general public. These products can pose hazards due to unintentional exposure in cases of misuse or accidents. It is crucial that emergency responders have immediate access to accurate and relevant information about the chemical product in question […]
Bill S-214 has been introduced into Canada’s House of Commons to ban the sale and manufacture of cosmetics tested on animals. The Commons will only have until the federal elections to pass the Bill. S-214 would amend Canada’s Food and Drug Act, banning the sale and manufacture of cosmetics tested on animals as well as […]
As of February, 9 2019, Environment Canada published “Order 2018-87-06-02 Amending the Non-domestic Substances List,” “Order 2019-87-01-02 Amending the Non-domestic Substances List,” and “Order 2019-87-02-02 Amending the Non-domestic Substances List.” As a result, the following substances have been removed from NDSL: CAS# 13308-51-5, 496065-19-1, 163440-95-7, 29658-26-2, 70632-12-1, 72783-16-5, 1173160-50-3and CAN 19156-4. These substances no longer […]
China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) has released a draft law on chemicals for public consultation. The proposed law – the Regulation on the Evaluation and Control of Chemical Substances – may potentially affect all organizations manufacturing, importing or using chemicals within the country. The proposed law is intending to improve the management of […]
Taiwan Publishes Revised Chemical Control Act On January 16, 2019, the revised Toxic and Chemical Substances of Concern Control Act (TCSCA) replaced the previous Toxic Chemical Substances Control Act (TCSA). The revised Act contains 75 articles grouped into seven chapters, which includes additions on substances of concern, accident prevention and emergency response. The following are […]
Canada’s Chemical Management Plan (CMP) is aimed at reducing the risks posed by chemicals to Canadians and their environment. One of the policy options Canada is considering incorporating in the post-2020 phase is informed substitution – “the considered transition from a chemical of concern to safer chemicals or non-chemical alternatives”. The Canadian government commissioned the […]
Australia’s newest Industrial Chemical Law was initially scheduled to be implemented on July 1, 2019. However, due to Senate delays, debates have yet to be held regarding the new legislation, which is now expected to come into force July 1, 2020. This new law, which includes six bills would replace the current chemical agency NICNAS […]
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) Management Board has adopted ECHA’s Multi-Annual Strategy which sets priorities for the agency for the years 2019 through 2023. ECHA’s strategic plan identifies three main priorities: Identification and risk management of substances of concern. Safe and sustainable use of chemicals by industry. Sustainable management of chemicals through the implementation of […]
The amended Act on the Registration and Evaluation of Chemical Substances in South Korea (K-REACH) came into force on 1 Jan 2019. Companies that manufacture or import existing chemicals in South Korea at 1 ton or more per year have an obligation to pre-report between 1 January 2019 and 30 June 2019. Pre-notification requirements […]
New amendments to the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) regulation clarify what information companies placing nanoform substances on the market must provide in their registration dossiers. The new rules apply as of 1 January 2020. Nanomaterials are chemicals substances with specialized features at the nanoscale, between 1 nm and 100nm. They […]
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