Entries by Team Nexreg

Jun. 9 – Mexico: PROY-NOM-005-SCT/2006, Emergency Information for the Transport of Substances

June 9, 2008 in /by

A Google translate version of a Recent DOF release: Comments received regarding the Draft Norma Oficial Mexicana PROY-NOM-005-SCT/2006, emergency information for the transport of substances, hazardous materials and wastes, published on October 22, 2007… Humberto Trevino LANDOIS, Undersecretary of Transportation and Chairman of the National Advisory Committee for Standardization Land Transportation and Air Transport, in […]

Jun. 9 – Canada: Final decision on the screening assessment of 145 substances on the DSL

June 9, 2008 in /by

From the Canada Gazette: Publication of the final decision on the screening assessment of 145 substances on the Domestic Substances List (subsection 77(6) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999) Whereas the 145 substances annexed (the substances) are substances on the Domestic Substances List identified to be categorized under paragraph 73(1)(b) of the Canadian Environmental […]

Jun. 5 – GHS 15th Session: July 9th-11th

June 5, 2008 in /by

From the Sub-Committee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals – documents relating to their Fifteenth session, 9-11 July 2008. Documents are available here. Of particularly interest is document UN/SCEGHS/15/INF.5 which discusses some clarifications which may be made to GHS, particularly in its adoption in the EU.

Jun. 4 – UK: FSA issues guidance for clearer food labelling

June 4, 2008 in /by

From FoodNavigator.com – Europe: New labelling guidelines were issued this week by the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) to help manufacturers in present vital product information in a clearer way. The guidelines focus on recommendations for the presentation of information, focusing on factors such as size, font and layout to ensure optimum visibility. They also […]

Jun. 4 – US eyes REACH-style law for chemicals

June 4, 2008 in /by

We expect articles like these to be a common theme over the next few months. From EurActiv.com: Despite heavy criticism from its industry, the US appears to be moving closer to adopting rules similar to the EU’s controversial REACH chemicals regulation. The move comes as the new European chemicals agency opens in Helsinki (3 June) […]

Jun. 4 – GHS: APEC’s Chemical Dialogue develops two reports

June 4, 2008 in /by

From Fibre2Fasion.com: APEC’s Chemical Dialogue has developed two reports for endorsement by APEC Ministers – the first on principles for best practice chemical regulations, and the second on issues associated with the implementation of the United Nations Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for the Classification and Labelling of Chemicals. The implications of such an endorsement would […]

Jun. 4 – EU, REACH: European Chemicals Agency inaugurated

June 4, 2008 in /by

Press release from the EU: Located in Helsinki, ECHA is responsible for managing the implementation of the REACH requirements in relation to the registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction processes of chemical substances. ECHA formally began its activities a year ago and its work has been devoted to intensive preparations, including staff recruitment and establishing support […]

Jun. 4 – EU: Cosmetics safety rules to be rejuvenated

June 4, 2008 in /by

From the EU: In February 2008, the Commission launched a proposal which essentially pursues two aims: ensuring a high level of safety of cosmetic products by strengthening manufacturer responsibility and in-market control aspects, while cutting unnecessary administrative burdens. “We are not proposing to change the approach to cosmetic products safety, but to make the rules […]

Jun. 3 – US: Standards of Performance for Equipment Leaks of VOC in Synthetic Organic Chemicals Manufacturing

June 3, 2008 in /by

From the EPA – Standards of Performance for Equipment Leaks of VOC in the Synthetic Organic Chemicals Manufacturing Industry; Standards of Performance for Equipment Leaks of VOC in Petroleum Refineries: EPA is proposing to extend the stay of certain provisions of the standards of performance for equipment leaks of VOC in the Synthetic Organic Chemicals […]