April 2023

On 5 April 2023 the Swiss Federal Council amended the 2005 Chemicals Risk Reduction Ordinance . The purpose of the amendment is to codify temporary exemptions for the use of substances of very high concern regulated in Annex 1.17 concerning substances listed in Annex XIV of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006...

On 2 March 2023 China's National Health Commission (NHC) published the Notice to Approve 28 New Food Ingredients, New Food Additives, and New Food Contact Materials Including Leuconostoc pseudomesenteroides (关于假肠膜明串珠菌等28种“三新食品”的公告). The notice took effect immediately. 3E Review China national standards GB 2760-2014 and GB 14880-2012 list existing food additives and...

On 29 March 2023 the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a preliminary regulatory determination to regulate perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS), hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO-DA) and its ammonium salt (also known as a GenX chemicals), perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA), and perfluorobutane sulfonic acid (PFBS) and mixtures of these per- and...

PFAS chemical regulations are proliferating from every corner of the globe. Our team of regulatory analysts compiled the most important updates to keep you informed as well as tips for staying compliant. Watch our webinar , “New PFAS Regulations Around the Globe: Action Items for Your Company” and learn about...

A global approach to the identification, management, use and disposal of chemicals and hazardous materials in the workplace is essential to protecting workers and communities. Proactive tracking and management of documentation for chemicals and hazardous materials from the time they are brought to market through the end of their life...