August 2023

The Oregon Environmental Quality Commission (EQC) adopted rules on 20 July 2023 that help regulate the handling of waste tires and mattresses in the state. The commission adopted updates to the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) waste tire rules that affect the Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) Chapter 340, Division 64...

On 20 July 2023 the Ministry of Health of Uruguay launched public consultations on the adoption of two MERCOSUR resolutions that incorporate new food additives in some food categories. It also opened a public consultation on a MERCOSUR resolution that adopts the definition of food contaminants. The public consultations will...

On 28 July 2023 the European Official Journal published a new Batteries and Waste Batteries Regulation (EU) 2023/1542. The text, consisting of 117 pages, introduces new requirements for the entire life cycle of all batteries sold on the EU market and clarifies the extended producer responsibility (EPR) scheme. While the...

Emergencies strike unannounced, testing your readiness. Our recent webinar highlighted the pivotal role of a 24/7 hotline beyond being just a number. Here's a glimpse into what you missed: Regulatory Know-How: We unraveled the crucial regulatory mandates for emergency numbers on shipping docs and business plans. Real Scenarios: Step into...