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Entries by Team Nexreg
Detergent Regulations in North America and Europe
Viruses can remain infectious on certain surfaces for up to several days. One straightforward way to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is by cleaning and disinfecting high traffic surfaces and easily contaminated items such as clothing. Luckily, commonly used cleaners and disinfectants are effective against COVID-19. In response to the global […]
Health Canada Proposes Stricter Rules on Vaping Products
Vaping rates among youth are increasing at an unsettling rate. The Canadian government has recently taken steps to address this concerning trend. On 21 December 2019, Health Canada published proposed restrictions on the promotion of vaping products in the Canada Gazette, Part I. The proposed Vaping Products Promotion Regulations (VPPR) would ban all advertising that […]
Possible Changes to the Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist
Announced on January 13, 2020, Health Canada has proposed to make some changes to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist regarding restrictions for the use of ethylhexyl ethylhexanoate, azelaic acid and retinal. Outlined below illustrates some of the concerns these substances may cause in cosmetic ingredients: ethylhexyl ethylhexanoate – health concerns identified during the substance review under […]
Turkey REACH (KKDIK) Deadlines Approach
KKDIK is Turkey’s version of the European Union’s Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) regulation. According to the new regulation, substances that are manufactured or placed on the Turkish market on their own, in mixtures, or in articles with an intended release of 1 metric tonne per year or more are subject to […]