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ECHA Releases 2024-2026 Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP)
ECHA released the Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP) for the years 2024-2026, which updates a list of 28 substances suspected to pose risks to human health and the environment for evaluation by the competent authorities of 11 Member States.
European Union
EU REACH
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ECHA Releases 2024-2026 Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP)
European Union
EU REACH
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Chlorpyrifos to Enter Risk Management Evaluation Phase under POPs Regulation
Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee (POPRC) under the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) initiated a risk management evaluation and public consultation for chlorpyrifos, scientifically known as O, O-diethyl O-(3,5,6-trichloro-2-pyridyl) phosphorothioate.
European Union
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Chlorpyrifos to Enter Risk Management Evaluation Phase under POPs Regulation
European Union
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EU Proposed a Ban on the Use of BPA in FCMs
On Feb 9, 2024, the European Commission proposed a new draft aimed at amending the existing regulations on food contact materials (FCMs), involving a ban on bisphenol A (BPA) and its derivatives. The draft amends (EU) No 10/2011 and (EC) No 1895/2005, and repeals (EU) 2018/213. Bisphenol A (BPA), known as 4,4'-dihydroxydiphenylpropane (CAS No: 80-05-7), is a monomer or starting substance widely used in the manufacture of polycarbonate, polysulfone, epoxy resins, and other resins. It is extensively used in plastics, varnish coatings, inks, adhesives, and rubbers.
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EU Proposed a Ban on the Use of BPA in FCMs
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European Union
ECHA Consults on Recommending 5 Substances for REACH Authorisation
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is considering recommending five substances for the REACH Authorisation List. These five substances cover:
Melamine;
Bis(2-ethylhexyl) tetrabromophthalate covering any of the individual isomers and/or combinations thereof (TBPH);
S-(tricyclo[5.2.1.0 2,6]deca-3-en-8(or 9)-yl) O-(isopropyl or isobutyl or 2-ethylhexyl) O-(isopropyl or isobutyl or 2-ethylhexyl) phosphorodithioate;
Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide; and
Barium diboron tetraoxide.
European Union
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EU REACH
ECHA Consults on Recommending 5 Substances for REACH Authorisation
European Union
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EU REACH
Japan Strengthens Management of PFOA-related Substances
On February 1, 2024, Japan's Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW), Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), and Ministry of Environment (MoE) jointly issued a draft on the revision of the Chemical Substance Control Law (CSCL) for public comments closing on March 1, 2024. This draft aims to strengthen the management of PFOA-related compounds, involving their manufacturing, import, and usage.
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Japan Strengthens Management of PFOA-related Substances
Japan
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ECHA Proposes to Restrict Three Benzotriazoles under REACH
On 18 January 2024, ECHA published a screening report to assess whether the use of these four benzotriazoles in articles, including UV-328, UV 327, UV-350, and UV-320, should be restricted in accordance with REACH Article 69(2). Based on the available evidence, ECHA is considering restricting or prohibiting the use (or presence) of three out of the four substances, including UV-320, UV-350, and UV-327 in articles and preparing an Annex XV dossier for restriction. In terms of UV-328, ECHA is of the view that at present there is no need to prepare an Annex XV dossier for restriction as the substance is expected to be addressed by the EU POPs regulation.
European Union
EU REACH
Restriction
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ECHA Proposes to Restrict Three Benzotriazoles under REACH
European Union
EU REACH
Restriction
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Mexico Proposed to Ban Asbestos Products
In January 2024, the Mexican Congress proposed to amend its General Health Law to prohibit the extraction, production, import, export, sale, or distribution of asbestos and its products in the Mexican market, to safeguard public health and environmental safety.
Under the NOM-010-STPS-2014, the 'Exposure Limit Value' (VLE) for any asbestos is set at 0.1 f/cm³(fibers per cubic centimeter). However, the American research believes that this VLE is insufficient to safeguard the public health. Therefore, Mexico is now moving forward with a proposal to ban asbestos products entirely, driven by heightened concerns about public health and safety.
South America
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Restriction
Mexico Proposed to Ban Asbestos Products
South America
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Restriction
China to Prohibit the Import and Export of PFOS Products in 2024
On December 29, 2023, China’s Ministry of Commerce, the General Administration of Customs, and the Ministry of Ecology and Environment jointly published the list of goods prohibited from export (eighth batch) and the list of goods prohibited from import (ninth batch), in which PFOS products were included. The lists shall be effective from January 1, 2024.
China
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China to Prohibit the Import and Export of PFOS Products in 2024
China
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Japan Strengthens the Control over Hazardous Chemicals
On November 28, 2023, Japan's Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and Ministry of Environment jointly announced that the cabinet has approved the partial amendment to the Chemical Substance Control Law (CSCL).
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Japan Strengthens the Control over Hazardous Chemicals
Japan
CSCL
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Japan Tightens the Control over Mercury Pollution: New Regulations Effective in 2025
On November 28, 2023, Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry announced that the cabinet has approved the partial amendment to the Act on Preventing Environmental Pollution of Mercury. It aims to respond to the Fourth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Minamata Convention on Mercury, where new regulations for specified mercury-containing products were established. Act on Preventing Environmental Pollution of Mercury mainly aims to regulate the mining of mercury and the manufacturing of mercury-containing products to prevent environmental pollution.
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