Although the global market has been greatly affected by the risk of supply chain constraints and COVID-19, there has been a significant recovery. Especially, the future for the chemical industry and other related ones is bright. In this situation, companies have started to look for new market opportunities in the global market, in which India’s economy is performing brightly. Under the growth of petroleum products, chemicals, and other industries, India’s imports in April 2022 increased by 30.97% year-on-year, becoming one of the popular markets currently being chased globally.

In order to help global enterprises to seize the Indian market share and break the trade barriers, REACH24H will launch a series of webinars jointly with Global Product Compliance (GPC), in which invited experts will analyze and interpret the regulatory developments and market trends in Indian chemicals, cosmetics, food contact materials and pesticide industries, in 2022 and beyond.

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🗓Aug.17

The Latest Updates of Indian Chemical Regulation – Indian Chemicals Management and Safety Rules (ICMSR)

According to India’s Chemicals (Management and Safety) Rules (ICMSR), also known as India REACH, a new, comprehensive chemicals management system will be established in India. Currently, a 5th Draft is in circulation, which expands compliance obligations relative to the current legal framework. ICMSR is expected to come into force this year. All substances will require advance notice (with additional data requirements). Full registration of 750 priority substances is required within 18 months after the rules come into force. Given the short compliance period, timely preparation for compliance materials is highly recommended.

Contents

• Overview of CMSR and timeline for implementation
• Required information for substance notification and registration
• Overlaps and scope issues of the CMSR with other regulations in India
• Compliance Strategies

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All You Need to Know About BIS Certification

BIS stands for Bureau of Indian Standards, whose establishment is based on the Bureau of Indian Standards Act established in 2016. BIS certification is required for every (Indian and foreign) manufacturer who is manufacturing products under Compulsory Certification. BIS certification includes two schemes, that is, Product Certification Schemes: Scheme 1 – Indian Standards Institution (ISI); Scheme 2 – Compulsory registration scheme (CRS). Under Scheme 1, 53 chemicals are required for compliance.

Contents

• Overview of BIS
• Chemicals regulated under BIS
• Who can apply for BIS certification?
• Procedures for applying BIS certification
• Timeline and Fees
• Compliance Strategies for non-Indian Manufacturers

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🗓Aug.18

Introduction of India’s Cosmetic Regulatory Framework

Indian cosmetics were regulated under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, Rules 1945 and Labelling Declarations by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). At the end of 2020, India published its new Cosmetics Rules, 2020 which concern the manufacture, import and distribution of cosmetics in India. The new rules introduce a new regulatory framework for cosmetic products and new requirements for labelling and certification application.

Contents

• Introduction of Cosmetics Rules, 2020and implications on compliance for cosmetic manufacturers.
• Definition of cosmetics in India and by Regulatory Authorities.
• Labelling requirements
• Procedures for cosmetic registration
• Compliance strategies for non-Indian companies

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Regulatory Updates of Food Contact Materials in India

Chemicals used in food packaging and food contact materials (FCMs) have been gaining attention in recent years. To understand India’s regulatory development on FCMs, this webinar will brief the legal frameworks regulating FCMs and key issues.

Contents

• Overview of different regulations on food contact materials (FCM) in India
• Exploring key issues regarding FCM in India
• Discussing important points for future development of FCM

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🗓Aug.19

Are You Exporting Pesticide Products to India?

The use of pesticides in India is regulated by the Central Board of Insecticide and Registration committee (CIBRC) under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. The new act to regulate the pesticide industry as well as monitor pesticide poisoning and compensate the victims has come up and is called the Pesticide Management Bill, 2020. Once the bill is passed by the Standing Committee, it will replace the Insecticide Act, 1968. Considering all the latest updates and trends in the Indian agrochemical regulation.

Contents

• Regulatory framework and background
• Insecticides Act, 1968 & Insecticide Rules, 1971
• Categories and procedures for pesticide registration
• Impact of “Made in India” on pesticide import
• Important points to consider

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