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Diaminotoluene (mixed): Request for relevant information on the carcinogenic hazards of diaminotoluenes

This news update on Diaminotoluene (mixed) is brought to you by OEHHA.     The California Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) is the lead agency for the implementation of Proposition 651. The Carcinogen Identification Committee (CIC) of OEHHA’s Science Advisory Board serves as the state’s qualified experts and renders an opinion […]

Risks of nanomaterials: Scientific workshop on nanomaterials

This news update regarding Risks of nanomaterials is brought to you by ECHA.     ECHA organises two day scientific workshop on regulatory challenges in risk assessment of nanomaterials. Over 200 experts from all over the world have gathered to Helsinki to discuss how to assess the risks of nanomaterials. The guests represent industry, academia, non-governmental […]

EU pesticide bans ‘could hit UK crops’

This news update focusing on EU pesticide bans is brought to you by BBC.     EU Pesticide bans:   The report commissioned by three farming bodies said the EU was on course to “ban” use of 40 chemicals by 2020 to reduce environmental damage.   It said this could lead to a surge in pests, […]

India bans the import of animal tested cosmetics: India Becomes First Country in SE Asia to Ban Import of Animal-Tested Cosmetics

This news update regarding  India bans the import of animal tested cosmetics is brought to you by SpecialChem.     Humane Society International/India’s Be Cruelty-Free campaign is celebrating a historic victory for animals as India bans the import of animal tested cosmetics. Coming just few months after implementation of a national ban on cruel cosmetics testing […]

Scientists Find New Method of Gelation with Potential Applications in Cosmetics Products

This news update focusing on a new method of gelation is brought to you by SpecialChem.     Transforming substances from liquids into gels plays an important role across many industries, including cosmetics, medicine, and energy. But the transformation process, called gelation, where manufacturers add chemical thickeners and either heat or cool the fluids to […]

New chemicals added to SIN List

This news update discussing new chemicals added to SIN List is brought to you by EurActiv.com.     New chemicals added to SIN List   Green chemicals NGO Chemsec included nearly 30 new chemicals on a list of harmful substances that the EU should regulate in order to curb health risks and water contamination.   Wednesday, […]

Warning labels on products made with lavender oil: French growers up in arms over EU’s pending label requirements for lavender

This news update regarding warning labels on products made with lavender oil is brought to you by eurekalert.org.     Next year, the European Commission is set to release guidelines for warning labels on products made with lavender oil, which reportedly can cause allergic reactions for some people. But lavender growers in France are putting up […]

Proposition 65 Warning Requirement for DINP Set to Take Effect in December

This news update regarding the Proposition 65 Warning Requirement for DINP is brought to you by JD Supra.     Proposition 65 Warning Requirement for DINP.   Beginning December 20, 2014, companies with ten or more employees that manufacture, distribute or sell products in California containing Diisononyl phthalate (DINP) will be required to provide “clear and […]

REACH 2018 web pages: REACH 2018 web pages unveiled

This news updating regarding the REACH 2018 web pages is brought to you by ECHA.     ECHA urges all companies to start preparing now for the REACH registration deadline of 31 May 2018. To support this, ECHA has published new web pages with improved access to relevant information. This registration deadline concerns substances manufactured or […]

WHMIS (After GHS) for Workers: Preparing Workers for Upcoming Changes to WHMIS

This news update on WHMIS (After GHS) for Workers is brought to you by CCOHS.     The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) is changing as Canadians prepare to align with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). To help educate workers about the upcoming changes, the Canadian Centre for Occupational […]