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Australian Workplace Exposure Limits Effective December 2026
Australia will introduce new Workplace Exposure Limits (WEL) as of December 1, 2026, marking a substantial advancement in occupational health and safety regulations. Transitioning from the existing Workplace Exposure Standards (WES) to WEL is expected to bolster worker protection against airborne contaminants. These revised limits will encompass a wide range of substances, including dust, fumes, […]
Australia Relaxes Hand Sanitizer Regulations to Boost Supply
The Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has temporarily excluded specific hand sanitizer formulations from the usual regulatory obligations for therapeutic goods in an effort to address market shortages. For the duration of the Covid-19 pandemic, hand sanitizer may be produced by following the formulation, production, testing, record-keeping, and labelling requirements outlined in the Therapeutic Goods […]