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US EPA New Rules: Strengthening Control of Persistent Chemicals PFAS
On September 28, 2023, U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced an important new rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), requiring manufacturers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to provide more data for better regulation. PFASs are a large class of chemically stable organic fluorides known for their water and stain resistance, as well as good insulation. They find extensive use in various industrial sectors, including food packaging, electronics, leather and apparel, construction and household applications, firefighting, and medical supplies. However, PFASs are persistent and migrate in the environment, making them difficult to degrade. They are also called persistent chemicals and have posed a significant threat to human health and the ecological environment.
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US EPA New Rules: Strengthening Control of Persistent Chemicals PFAS
United States
TSCA
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South Korea Revises its Designated Toxic Substances
On October 4, 2023, the National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER) in South Korea published Notice No. 2023-459 on the revision of the Designated Toxic Substances, to strengthen the administration of toxic substances.
Korea
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South Korea Revises its Designated Toxic Substances
Korea
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Peru Sets New Limits on Lead Concentration for Paints and Coatings
On August 16, 2023, Peru’s General Directorate of Environmental Health and Food Safety (DIGESA) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a regulation concerning paints and other coating materials. This regulation is designed to restrict the lead content in paints, ensuring the protection of public health and safety. It also outlines requirements for product labeling. Currently, the regulation is undergoing a 60-day review, comments are welcomed before October 15.
Asia Pacific
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Peru Sets New Limits on Lead Concentration for Paints and Coatings
Asia Pacific
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Emergency Response Compliance – Providing Clarity in a Challenging Regulatory Arena
In this article, CHEMTREC provides a snapshot of the complex emergency telephone number requirements around the world and points out the challenges of complying with ever-changing supply and transport requirements for emergency response provision.
GHS
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Emergency Response Compliance – Providing Clarity in a Challenging Regulatory Arena
GHS
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Updates to Class I Specified Chemical Substances in Japan – Three Additional Stockholm Convent Substances Included
On August 10, 2023, the Manufacturing Industries Bureau of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry officially published an announcement concerning three substances newly listed as prohibited substances at the eleventh meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Stockholm Convention (SC COP-11), as the Class I Specified Chemical Substances in the Chemical Substances Control Law.
Japan
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Updates to Class I Specified Chemical Substances in Japan – Three Additional Stockholm Convent Substances Included
Japan
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South Korea to Revise the Enforcement Rules of the Chemical Substances Control Act
On July 21, 2023, the South Korean Ministry of Environment published Notice No. 2023-436 to partly revise the enforcement rules of the Chemical Substances Control Act.
This revision primarily aims to address challenges faced by hazardous chemical operators with less than 30 employees in attracting professional talents and to improve shortcomings in the existing system.
Korea
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South Korea to Revise the Enforcement Rules of the Chemical Substances Control Act
Korea
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China's MEE Consulting on the List of Toxic and Hazardous Water Pollutants (Second Batch)
The Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE), in collaboration with the National Administration of Disease Prevention and Control, is seeking public comments on the List of Toxic and Hazardous Water Pollutants (Second Batch). This is in accordance with the requirements of the Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law of the People’s Republic of China. The aim of this list is to prevent environmental risks, protect public health, and the ecological environment.
China
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South Korea NIER Updates the Toxic Substances List
On August 1, 2023, South Korea’s National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER) has amended its toxic substance list in Notice No. 2023-41, in accordance with the Act on Registration and Evaluation of Chemicals (K-REACH) and the Korean Chemical Control Act.
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K-REACH
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South Korea NIER Updates the Toxic Substances List
Korea
K-REACH
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PFHxS Substances Regulated as Persistent Organic Pollutants in EU
On August 8, 2023, the European Commission published the Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1608 to amend the European Union Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), by listing perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS), its salts and PFHxS-related compounds in Annex I to the EU POPs Regulation. The Regulation will come into effect on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal and will be applicable in all Member States.
European Union
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PFHxS Substances Regulated as Persistent Organic Pollutants in EU
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South Korea Called Off Exemptions for Four VOCs Used as Diluents
On June 18, 2023, the National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER) published a Notice on amending the guidance for volatile organic compounds content, containers, and labels. In this Notice, exemptions for the following four substances used as lacquer thinners were partly canceled.
Korea
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South Korea Called Off Exemptions for Four VOCs Used as Diluents
Korea
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