National Institute of Environmental Research has made public in order to inform the public and seek opinion on the purpose and contents of the draft amendment to the "Designation of Existing Biocidal Substances Subject to Suspension of Approval…
Safety assessment
On December 22, 2022, the U.S.
In order to get feedback from the public on the changes to the stipulated quantities for toxic substances, restricted substances, prohibited substances, and substances subject to Authorization, South Korea's Ministry of Environment (MoE)…
On September 14, 2022, the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) released a new assessment report for six chemicals under Section 37 of the Industrial Chemicals Act 2019.
QSAR Toolbox, co-developed by ECHA and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), which was designed to conduct animal-free chemical hazard assessment and predict data gaps, has now been more empowered by addition of OPERA…
From October 30, 2022, the Emergency Management Office of China's Shandong province will be fully implementing the “one company, one item, one code” plan of hazardous chemical management using two-dimensional barcodes.
Health Canada has issued warning against use of certain hand sanitizers which may pose health risks.
Screening assessment of Silver and its compounds (like Silver nitrate, Silver chloride, Silver bromide, Silver sulfate, Silver oxide and Silver sulfide) was conducted by environment and health authorities in Canada.
On September 06, 2022, the U.S. EPA has published final revised risk evaluation of Pigment Violet 29 (PV29). It was concluded that the substance poses an unreasonable risk of injury to human health.
In its response to call for evidence on the EU's adoption of ‘One Substance One Assessment’ approach for chemical safety assessment and to ensure balanced dissemination of chemical safety information which incentivises companies to invest in…