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On September 27, 2024, the European Commission published the amendments to the POPs Regulation — (EU) 2024/2555 and (EU) 2024/2570 — in its Official Journal. These amendments officially reduce the unintentional trace contaminant (UTC) limit for hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD) from 100 mg/kg to 75 mg/kg and add methoxychlor (also known as methoxychlor) to the list of banned substances under the EU POPs Regulation. These amendments will take effect on the 20th day following their publication in the Official Journal, which is October 17, 2024. With this, the list of banned substances in Annex I of the EU POPs Regulation officially expands from 29 to 30 items.
We have collected questions concerning the National Medical Products Administration Government Service Portal and translated them into English for your reference.
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) have emerged as a global concern due to their widespread use and persistent nature in the environment. These chemicals, often referred to as "forever chemicals," are under increasing scrutiny by regulatory bodies and environmental organizations worldwide. Our upcoming free webinar will delve into the complexities of PFAS, focusing on the latest regulatory updates, testing methodologies, and mitigation strategies. Join us to gain a comprehensive understanding of why PFAS have become a focal point in environmental safety and public health discussions globally.
On November 27, 2023, the State Administration for Market Regulation and the Standardization Administration of the People's Republic of China released the mandatory national standard GB 18585-2023 "Indoor Decoration Materials - Limitation of Harmful Substances in Wallpapers," replacing GB 18585-2001. The new standard will officially be implemented starting December 1, 2024.
On August 1, 2024, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) of the European Union issued the preliminary opinion (SCCS/1670/24) on hair dye HC Yellow No. 16 (Colipa No. B123) (CAS No. 1184721-10-5). The deadline for comments is set for September 27, 2024.
On August 1, 2024, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) of the European Union issued the preliminary opinion (SCCS/1669/24) on Biphenyl-2-ol and Sodium 2-biphenylolate (CAS/EC No. 90-43-7/201-993-5 and 132-27-4/205-055-6). The deadline for comments is set for 27 September 2024.
We have collected the latest FAQs on ordinary cosmetics filing from the Guangzhou Administration for Market Regulation and translated them into English for your reference.
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), part of the World Health Organization (WHO), has updated its classification of talc and acrylonitrile, now labeling it as “probably carcinogenic to humans” (Group 2A) for all forms not containing asbestos or asbestiform fibers. This update, published in The Lancet Oncology, may significantly impact the chemical industry, especially under California’s Proposition 65 (Prop 65).
As battery technology rapidly evolves and finds widespread application, the EU has introduced new battery regulations (2023/1542) aimed at enhancing the environmental and safety standards of battery products. The regulation includes a series of requirements such as control of hazardous substances, carbon footprint, CE conformity assessment, labeling requirements, and due diligence, with phased implementation.
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