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Nordic Council of Ministers Releases Working Paper on Nanomaterial GHS Classifications

by Caroline Miller, CIH, CSP In May 2019, the Nordic Council of Ministers released a working paper, “The applicability of the GHS classification criteria to...

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Posted on: September 4, 2019

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The EU Updates Its POP Regulations

by Dr. Eleanor Grimes On the 20th June, the EU released a recast of the 2004 Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation (EU 2019/1021). The regulation...

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Posted on: August 29, 2019

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ECHA Opens Public Consultations for Harmonised Classifications of Five Substances

by Dr. Eleanor Grimes The public has until October 11th 2019 to comment on proposed harmonised classifications for five new substances. The substances, listed below,...

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Posted on: August 15, 2019

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ECHA Publishes Guidance on Occupational Exposure Limits

by Caroline Miller, CIH, CSP An agreement between the European Commission and European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has been reached for ECHA to regularly review occupational...

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Posted on: August 14, 2019

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UL Continues To Lead The Way For Retail Market Access

We are pleased to announce another key expansion of the LOLI digital regulatory database, with the addition of retailer Restricted Substances Lists (RSLs) for ALDI,...

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Posted on: August 14, 2019

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Taiwan Amends Agro-Pesticides Labeling Management Regulation

by Xunyao Fu, PhD. On August 5, 2019, Taiwan’s Executive Yuan Gazette Online published the amendment of Agro-pesticides Labeling Management Regulation (農藥標示管理辦法), which was made...

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Posted on: August 13, 2019

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Marketing Trends and How They Impact Sales

Marketing is changing fast, and it can be hard to keep up with new marketing trends.  In fact, an Adobe survey found that 76% of...

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Posted on: August 13, 2019

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Poison Centres: A Guide for Annex VIII Compliance [slideshow]

Do you need to submit a Poison Centre Notification? In an attempt to harmonise Poison Centre information across the EU, Annex VIII to CLP was published...

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Posted on: August 13, 2019

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Ireland and United Kingdom Enforce Further Regulations Impacting Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE)

by Susana Planas MunGavin In the United Kingdom, the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Amendment) Regulations 2019...

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Posted on: August 6, 2019

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EPA Proposes to Regulate Certain PBT Chemicals

by John J. Kowalski, CHMM On July 29, 2019, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) published a proposed rule, under Section 6(h) of the...

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Posted on: August 5, 2019

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Vietnam Publishes New National Technical Regulations on Workplace Occupational Exposure Limits (OELs)

by Thuy Dang Since October 2002 the Vietnamese Decision No. 3733/2002/QD-BYT of the Ministry of Health (MOH) has been a basis for labor hygiene requirements....

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Posted on: August 2, 2019

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UL Launches Navigator Online Self-Service Tool!

We are delighted to release an online self-service version of Navigator, our intelligent chemical regulatory software tool. You can sign up for a FREE 30...

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Posted on: August 2, 2019

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Creating a Data Program for Your Company

  Do you find yourself getting lost in chemical marketing data? With ever-improving data analytic technology, it is easy to be overwhelmed with all the...

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Posted on: July 30, 2019

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Using SMART Goals for Your Chemical Marketing

When creating a marketing campaign, the most important question you can ask yourself is “What do I want to accomplish with this campaign?” A good...

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Posted on: July 30, 2019

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Four New Substances Added to the Candidate List

by Eleanor Grimes Four new substances were added to the Candidate List for authorisation on 16 July 2019 due to concerns over their effects on...

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Posted on: July 26, 2019

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Canada Publishes Proposed Amendment Adding Substances to CEPA, 1999, Schedule 1, List of Toxic Substances

by Tammy J. Murphy Canada recently published a proposal that would add substances to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA, 1999), Schedule 1, List...

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Posted on: July 25, 2019

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China Seeks Public Comments on the Draft New Chemical Substances Registration Measures

by Lily Hou, PhD, CHMM On July 9, 2019, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) published the draft “Measures on the Environmental Management of...

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Posted on: July 24, 2019

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Canada Proposes Regulations Governing Formaldehyde Emissions from Composite Wood Products

by Tammy J. Murphy In the 29 June 2019 edition of the Canada Gazette, Part I, proposed Regulations addressing Formaldehyde emissions from composite wood products...

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Posted on: July 23, 2019

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Canada Publishes Orders Adding Substances to CEPA, 1999, Schedule 1, List of Toxic Substances

by Tammy J. Murphy Canada recently published two separate Orders adding substances to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA, 1999), Schedule 1, List of...

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Posted on: July 22, 2019

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Canada Publishes Proposed Regulations for VOC Concentration Limits for Certain Products

by Tammy J. Murphy In the 6 July 2019 edition of the Canada Gazette, Part I, proposed Regulations addressing Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) concentration limits...

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Posted on: July 18, 2019

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NIOSH Releases Technical Report on the Occupational Exposure Banding Process

by Caroline Miller, CIH, CSP The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has released Technical Report: The NIOSH Occupational Exposure Banding Process for...

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Posted on: July 17, 2019

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Thailand’s New Proposed Chemical Regulatory Scheme

by Nathan Kongprachaya Thailand published a Draft Chemical Act (CA) which will replace the currently effective Hazardous Substance Act (HSA) and its amendments – the...

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Posted on: July 11, 2019

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U.S. TSCA SNURs: Requirements, Considerations & Best Practices

September 5, 2019

In June 2016, the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) underwent significant amendments, especially as it pertains to the requirements for review of Section 5 notices....

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Posted on: July 11, 2019

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U.S. TSCA PMNs & LVEs: Tips To Create Robust Notices

August 29, 2019

The 2016 amendments to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) require the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to review Section 5 notices, including premanufacture notices (PMNs) and...

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Posted on: July 11, 2019

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