Nexreg releases regulatory news educating organizations on the changes in regulations, and how to keep their industrial and consumer products compliant.

Jan. 28 Brazil: Cruelty Free International Applauds Ban on Cosmetics Animal Tests in São Paulo

This article is brought to you by SpecialChem.     Cruelty Free International has welcomed the decision by the Brazilian Governor of São Paulo, Geraldo Alckmin, to ban cosmetics animal tests in the state. Bill 777/2013, presented by Deputy Feliciano Filho, had already been approved by the Legislative Assembly in December 2013, the São Paulo […]

Jan. 27 US: NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING TITLE 27, CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, PROPOSED SECTION 25904 LISTINGS BY REFERENCE TO THE CALIFORNIA LABOR CODE

This notice is brought to you by the OEHHA.     NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) proposes to add section 25904 to Title 27, Cal. Code of Regulations.  This regulation would clarify the procedure and criteria OEHHA uses to list and de-list chemicals via the “Labor Code” […]

Jan. 23 Korea: Cruelty Free International Renews its Call for Progress in Korea to Ban Cosmetics Animal Testing

This article is brought to you by SpecialChem.     Cruelty Free International is renewing its call for progress in Korea regarding the use of animals to test cosmetics, where the largest cosmetic companies have ended animal testing and political pressure for change is mounting. The call to the Korea government follows cosmetics animal testing […]

Jan. 22 EU: Recommendations on best practice for interaction during substance evaluation published

This news alert is brought to you by the ECHA.   The document published today presents recommendations for best practice to aid open and efficient interaction between the evaluating Member States (eMSCAs) and the registrants. The eMSCAs are recommended to make contact with the concerned registrants shortly after publication of the CoRAP for the first […]

Jan. 21 EU: Revised ECHA Consultation Procedure for Guidance published

This news alert is brought to you by the ECHA.     The Consultation Procedure for Guidance describes how ECHA consults relevant partners on the Guidance it generates and publishes to support the implementation of legislation within its remit.The updated consultation procedure document now takes full account of the extension of ECHA’s guidance activities to […]

Jan. 20 EU: EFSA consults on hormone-affecting chemical Bisphenol A

This article is brought to you by EurActive.     The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has invited the public to make online comments about its draft assessment of the chemical compound Bisphenol A (BPA), which is widely suspected by scientists of disrupting the hormone system.   EFSA has currently reviewed over 450 studies related […]

Jan. 16 Canada: Kama Pigments recalls Lead white oil paint and Lead white pigment

This product recall is brought to you by Health Canada.     Health Canada’s sampling and evaluation program has revealed that the recalled paint and pigment contain lead and do not have the required warning statements for lead on their labels. Paints used by adults in arts, crafts or hobbies that contain lead over a […]

Jan. 15 EU: Target met for 5% compliance checks of the 2010 registration dossiers

This news alert is brought to you by the ECHA.     By 1 December 2010, the industry registered the substances manufactured or imported in quantities of more than 1 000 tonnes per year and also carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic to reproduction substances above 1 tonne per year, and substances dangerous to aquatic organisms or […]

Jan. 13 US:What is ‘Crude MCHM’? Few know

This article is brought to you by The Charleston Gazette.     As hundreds of thousands of residents in and around the Kanawha Valley struggle with the “do not use” order from West Virginia American Water Co., one stubborn fact continues to frustrate residents and some local health officials alike: No one seems to be […]

Jan. 14 US: California Dept. of Public Health Launches Cosmetics Database to Uncover Harmful Chemicals

This article is brought to you by SpecialChem.     Pursuant to state law, the California Department of Public Health unveiled a searchable website that allows the public to learn whether cosmetic products have been reported to contain any ingredients known to cause cancer or reproductive harm.   Visitors to the website will be able […]