On 16th of November, 2023, the Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC) were released the virtual public meeting minutes and final report by EPA.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a preliminary risk assessment for tris(2-chloroethyl) phosphate (TCEP) and related charges for public comment.
The Canadian government has amended Schedule VI of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) to include hypophosphorous acid and its salts and derivatives in the list of controlled substances.
The Phthalates Action Plan is a comprehensive guide to reducing potential harms to people and the environment caused by phthalates.
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE) has issued (Decision No. 3257/QD-BTNMT) Vietnam Ecolabel criteria for environmentally friendly plastic packaging, primarily composed of polyethylene (PE) or polypropylene (PP).
The Biocidal Products Regulation (ChemG) has been revised to reduce pesticide use risks.
A EU-wide enforcement project by the ECHA Forum has found that over 2400 products, mostly intended for consumers, were found to contain hazardous chemicals such as lead and phthalates. Over 18% of the inspected products breached EU laws.
The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has added bisphenol S (BPS) to Proposition 65, a list of substances harmful to female reproduction.
The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA)updated Proposition 65, which states that there is no significant risk level for ethylene oxide in the Cal. Code of Regs., Title 27, Section 25705(b)(1).
The European Commission's proposal aims to reduce packaging waste by establishing standards for recyclable packaging, limiting single-use packaging, encouraging economic operators to use less packaging, and setting binding re-use targets.