November 2019

The EU PCN video series continues with the latest news you can use from Karen Lanka, Verisk 3E’s Sr. Director of Product Management and expert on the topic. She’s offering guidance on streamlining your dossier submission process in our third installment. If you missed the first two videos, watch them...

On 28 October 2019 the European Commission adopted proposed legislation to delay for one year the implementation of the Poison Centre Notification (PCN) requirements for mixtures placed on the market for consumer use under the CLP Regulation(1272/2008/EC). In addition, system-to-system service is now available in the ECHA Submission portal. This...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) established on 31 October 2019 a new interim rule providing the requirements to facilitate and expand the production and sale of hemp. This rule is effective upon publication through 1 November 2021. Comments will be accepted until 30 December 2019. Verisk 3E Review As...

The March 1 deadline is quickly approaching for annual EPCRA Tier II and RCRA Hazardous Waste reporting. Now is the time to review requirements and obligations to prepare for a successful submission. EPCRA Section 312 Tier II Reporting The EPCRA Tier II report is specifically for hazardous materials, not waste...

On 1 October 2019 the Honorable Union Congress of Mexico House of Representatives issued a decision approving an amendment to the General Health Law of 26 December 1983 regarding front-of-pack warning labels on foods high in sugar, sodium, total fats, saturated fats, and trans fats. The bill was referred to...

China recently proposed a set of measures for the safe management of 20 hazardous chemicals. These chemicals would be designated as hazardous chemicals subject to special control and therefore subject to additional regulatory requirements concerning the production, storage, use, transport, import and export thereof. Public consultation on the proposal is...