China Eases Trade Controls on Low-Concentration Triethanolamine Products, Effective January 2025
China exempts certain low-concentration triethanolamine products from the control of chemicals subject to supervision and control and dual-use items.
Dec 20, 2024
China
Export/Import
Dual-Use Items
South Korea to Ban the Following Chemicals! Impact Expected on Paints, Cleaners, and Related Industries
South Korea to strengthen the restrictions on the use of lead and its compounds as well as methylene chloride and its mixtures.
Dec 19, 2024
Korea
Chemical Restriction
Imminent Update to CMR Substances List in EU REACH Regulation Annex XVII
The European Commission revised the Carcinogenic, Mutagenic, or toxic to Reproduction (CMR) substances list within REACH's Annex XVII , introducing three key changes.
Dec 18, 2024
EU
REACH
India Updates Standard for Poster Colors: Lead Content Limited to 10 ppm
Each container must be clearly labeled with product name, color, net content, manufacturing date, manufacturer’s details or trademark, and batch number.
Dec 17, 2024
India
BIS
Stunning Reversal: EU Axes RoHS Directive's TBBP-A and MCCPs Restriction Proposals
In 2018, the EU's RoHS Directive assessment project Pack15 proposed adding seven substances, including TBBP-A and MCCPs, to the RoHS Directive's restricted list.
Dec 16, 2024
EU
RoHS
US EPA to Drastically Reduce Chlorpyrifos Use, Exempting 11 Crops
This new rule is projected to cut US annual chlorpyrifos use by 70%, a significant reduction from historical levels.
Dec 13, 2024
USA
Pesticide
EU's Revised CLP Regulation Officially Comes into Effect
The amendment regulation takes effect on December 10, 2024, with most provisions becoming mandatory from July 1, 2026
Dec 12, 2024
EU
CLP
India Launches First Standard for Paper-Based Food Contact Materials
Public consultation until December 30, 2024.
Dec 11, 2024
India
FCMs
Dutch PFAS Update: Over 100 Substances Added to High Concern (ZZS) List
Over 100 substances, including PFAS and their classifications, were officially added to the ZZS list on December 4.
Dec 10, 2024
Netherlands
PFAS
Israel Mandates Immediate PFAS Controls: An Overview of New Measures
Companies are expected to provide comprehensive data on PFAS chemicals, including Safety Data Sheets, within a three-month window from the policy's implementation.