Thailand’s Department of Industry Works (DIW), is in the process of drafting a risk assessment of both existing and new chemicals win the country. The Thai Toxicological Risk Assessment and Product Safety Forum states that the DIW is planning to introduce new criteria and inventory for chemicals and substances of high concern (SVHCs). […]
There is a risk of harm to organisms and the environment by benzenesulfonamide, 2-methyl- , also known as 2-MBS. The substance, which is primarily used in intermediate fluorescent pigment and some nail polish, is known to potentially cause development issues and effects on the liver and kidneys. However, the Canadian Environmental Protection […]
A law for the management of chemical substances has been approved in Laos. The National Assembly of Laos proposed a law the management of chemicals in a session in late 2016. The text has had a lot of criticism the last few months, as many believe that the proposal would not put […]
China has exempt 100 chemicals from physical risk rules. China’s State Administration of Work safety (SAWS) has published 100 chemicals that will be exempt from the physical risk identification and classification. The list has been divided into two sections containing 50 chemicals each. List number one consists of […]
The South Korean Ministry of Environment has put forward amendments to K-REACH on December 28, 2016. These unexpected amendments relate to: The introduction of pre-registration of chemicals; Abolishing the K-REACH reporting scheme that is already in place; Information provision through the supply chain and consumers; Registration for chemicals […]
Switzerland has updated its list of chemicals. The Swiss Chemicals Notification Authority must be notified when new substances, that are both imported and manufactured in Switzerland, are greater than one tonne before they can hit the Swiss market. Some of these substances include: (benzothiazol-2-ylthio)-succinic acid EC-number/ ECHA list number: 401-450-4 […]
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has proposed two rules in regards to how it will prioritize substances and conduct risk evaluation under the newly revised Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The proposed rules will be a staple feature under TSCA as it will prioritize and assess the existing chemicals, and manage […]
On December 30, 2016, the California Air Resources Board (ARB) announced an assessment for products that are Multi-purpose lubricants. Under Consumer Products Regulation section 94513(f)(2) multi-purpose lubricant products that are sold in the state of California, responsible parties are required to supply a written update of the research and development efforts to achieve the […]
On December 30 2016, the California Air Resources Board, commonly known as CARB, released their reporting tool for multi-purpose lubricants. This report for multi-purpose lubricants is mandatory for all parties that sell the lubricant into the state of California, and is due by March 31, 2017. In addition to this report, any person or […]
Regulation Updates for December 2016. Chloral Hydrate Name: Chloral Hydrate DSL Name: 1,1-Ethanediol, 2,2,2-trichloro CAS RN: 302-17-0 Updates: December 2017: Final screening assessment publication. December 17, 2016: The publication and start of the 60-day public comment period on the draft screening assessment. Alkyl Sulfates and a-Olefin Sulfonate Group […]