June 2023: Chemical Regulatory Updates in APAC Region
This is a collection of regulatory updates in Asia-Pacific regions, including China REACH, K-REACH, Japan CSCL, etc.
🇨🇳China
On June 16, 2023, China\’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) opened up a public consultation on the drafts of GB 30000.1 Rules for classification and labeling of chemicals—Part 1: General specifications and GB 30000.X Rules for classification and labeling of chemicals— Part X: Desensitized explosives. Comments are welcome before August 16, 2023. (Read more)
More regulation highlights in China:
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China Releases Recommended List of 23 Alternatives for HCFCs
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China MEE to Update Inventory of Severely Restricted Toxic Chemicals
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China Proposes Two New Standards for Dangerous Goods Packaging
- Taiwan Region to Upgrade EPA to Ministry
- Taiwan Region to Draft New Act to Boost Recycling
🇰🇷South Korea
On June 1, 2023, by NIER Announcement No.2023-21 and NIER Announcement No.2023-22, South Korea\’s NIER made public the adopted amendments to the TCSL and the GHS Classification List. The amendments took effect immediately. (Read more)
More regulation highlights in South Korea:
- South Korea Updates Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances
- South Korea Updates Guide for Chemical Testing Methods
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South Korea Unveils Hazard Assessment Results for 37 New Chemicals
- South Korea to Introduce Microplastic Control Act
🇯🇵Japan
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) has opened a public consultation period until July 20, 2023, seeking opinions on the revision of the Enforcement Order of the Industrial Safety and Health Law (ISHL). The purpose of the revision is to re-categorize substances that are subject to mandatory SDS and labelling requirements. It is expected to be finalized in early August 2023. (Read more)
[Read more regulatory updates in Asia-Pacific regions at ChemLinked]
Reference Links
- May 2023: Chemical Regulatory Updates in APAC Region
- May 2023: Chemical Regulatory Updates in Europe and the Americas
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