Entries by Team Nexreg

Changes to Non-Domestic Substance List (NDSL) by Environment Canada

March 7, 2019 in /by

As of February, 9 2019, Environment Canada published “Order 2018-87-06-02 Amending the Non-domestic Substances List,” “Order 2019-87-01-02 Amending the Non-domestic Substances List,” and “Order 2019-87-02-02 Amending the Non-domestic Substances List.” As a result, the following substances have been removed from NDSL: CAS# 13308-51-5, 496065-19-1, 163440-95-7, 29658-26-2, 70632-12-1, 72783-16-5, 1173160-50-3and CAN 19156-4. These substances no longer […]

China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) Overhauls Current Chemical Framework

February 26, 2019 in /by

China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) has released a draft law on chemicals for public consultation. The proposed law – the Regulation on the Evaluation and Control of Chemical Substances – may potentially affect all organizations manufacturing, importing or using chemicals within the country.   The proposed law is intending to improve the management […]

Taiwan Publishes Revised Chemical Control Act

February 12, 2019 in /by

Taiwan Publishes Revised Chemical Control Act   On January 16, 2019, the revised Toxic and Chemical Substances of Concern Control Act (TCSCA) replaced the previous Toxic Chemical Substances Control Act (TCSA). The revised Act contains 75 articles grouped into seven chapters, which includes additions on substances of concern, accident prevention and emergency response.   The […]

Canada seeks substitution input for chemical management programme

February 7, 2019 in /by

Canada’s Chemical Management Plan (CMP) is aimed at reducing the risks posed by chemicals to Canadians and their environment. One of the policy options Canada is considering incorporating in the post-2020 phase is informed substitution – “the considered transition from a chemical of concern to safer chemicals or non-chemical alternatives”.   The Canadian government commissioned […]

Australia Delays Implementation of Industrial Chemical Law

January 29, 2019 in /by

Australia’s newest Industrial Chemical Law was initially scheduled to be implemented on July 1, 2019. However, due to Senate delays, debates have yet to be held regarding the new legislation, which is now expected to come into force July 1, 2020. This new law, which includes six bills would replace the current chemical agency NICNAS […]

Looking ahead: ECHA’s future strategic plan

January 16, 2019 in /by

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) Management Board has adopted ECHA’s Multi-Annual Strategy which sets priorities for the agency for the years 2019 through 2023.   ECHA’s strategic plan identifies three main priorities:   Identification and risk management of substances of concern.   Safe and sustainable use of chemicals by industry.   Sustainable management of chemicals […]

Amended K-REACH Regulation comes into force

January 9, 2019 in /by

The amended Act on the Registration and Evaluation of Chemical Substances in South Korea (K-REACH) came into force on 1 Jan 2019.   Companies that manufacture or import existing chemicals in South Korea at 1 ton or more per year have an obligation to pre-report between 1 January 2019 and 30 June 2019. Pre-notification requirements […]

New REACH information requirements for nanomaterials adopted by the European commission

January 2, 2019 in /by

New amendments to the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) regulation clarify what information companies placing nanoform substances on the market must provide in their registration dossiers. The new rules apply as of 1 January 2020.   Nanomaterials are chemicals substances with specialized features at the nanoscale, between 1 nm and 100nm. They […]

Canada Tackles Hydrofluorocarbons

December 10, 2018 in /by

In response to the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol, the Government of Canada has amended their current Ozone-depleting Substances and Halocarbon Alternatives Regulations to incorporate a hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) phase-down plan to limit HFC consumption by 85% by 2036. The plan begins in 2019, with a 10% cut to “baseline” levels of HFC consumption. This […]