China Proposes Two New Standards for Dangerous Goods Packaging

If approved, they will take effect 12 months later after their official publication. Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) is soliciting public comments on two new standards regarding packaging for dangerous goods. These two standards have been under formulation for years since December 2014 when the MIIT published a plan to initialize the project, which are devised to be in line with the UN Recommendation on the Transport of Dangerous Goods – Model Regulations (Rev. 22nd) and certain domestic standards (e.g., GB 28644.1 and GB 28644.2). On June 16, 2023, the authority publicized these two drafts to solicit public comments due by August 16, 2023. Once approved, they will be implemented as mandatory national standards. As planned, they are expected to take effect 12 months later after their official publication. Source: ChemLinked Contact Us If you have any questions regarding the transport of dangerous goods, please feel free to contact us. Email: customer@reach24h.com Tel:…

Jun. 25th, 2023

South Korea Revises MSDS Standards [Expert Analysis Available]

The Korean Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL) officially released the revised Standards for Classification and Labeling of Chemical Substances and Material Safety Data Sheet (MoEL Public Notice No. 2023-9) on February 15, 2023, following the updates proposed in January. These revisions offer additional clarity on the definition of \”manufacture\” and outline the requirements for submitting Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and Confidential Business Information (CBI) related to contract manufacturing. As of January 16, 2021, new requirements for online MSDS submission were implemented in South Korea. To support the industry, grace periods ranging from 1-5 years based on tonnage band have been implemented. The revised Standards provide detailed guidelines for MSDS submission. Don\’t miss our upcoming REACH24H webinar, where our team of experts will provide valuable insights on the latest updates to the MSDS Standards and other GHS regulatory changes in Korea. Learn how to stay compliant with the latest regulations and receive practical advice for your business. Register now to stay informed…

Jun. 20th, 2023

ECHA Updates SVHC List with Two New Hazardous Chemicals

Once identified as SVHC, both substances will be placed on the Candidate List for eventual inclusion in the Authorization List. On June 14, 2023, ECHA added the two chemicals to the Candidate List of substances of very high concern (SVHC), which now contains 235 entries for chemicals that can harm people or the environment. Companies have legal obligations resulting from the inclusion of substances in the Candidate List.Next, these substances may be placed on the Authorisation List in the future. Companies need to apply for authorization to continue the uses once they are on that list. On February 17, 2023, the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) released a proposal to consult on adding two substances to the Candidate List of substances of very high concern (SVHC). The deadline for comments is April 3, 2023. Highlights of the proposed addition are summarized below: Name EC No CAS No Reason for proposing Application bis(4-chlorophenyl)…

Jun. 19th, 2023

ECHA Sees Rise in Alternatives to Animal Testing for Chemical Safety Assessments

The report shows that adaptations continue to be used more than experimental studies, with read-across being the most frequent option. In vitro non-animal test methods have seen a significant uptake in recent years. On May 30, 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published its fifth report on the use of alternatives to testing on animals for the REACH Regulation. The report finds that progress is being made in the increased use of alternatives to gather data on the properties of substances, in place of animal testing.Similarly, to previous reports, the most common adaptation is read-across, where information from similar substances is used. This is followed by justifications for omitting data (data waiving), combining information from different sources (weight of evidence) and predicting properties from structurally similar substances using computer models (QSAR). In recent years, there has been a notable increase in the use of in vitro test methods, which involve studies with…

Jun. 19th, 2023

South Korea Discloses Hazard Assessment Results of 37 New Chemicals

On June 8, 2023, by NIER Announcement No. 2023-27, South Korea\’s NIER adopted the updates to hazardous evaluation results of chemicals registered under K-REACH, and they took effect immediately. According to the hazard assessment results of 37 new chemical substances (Given No. 2023.1 ~ 2023.37), the following 5 new substances are found to be toxic: Dichlorodimethylstannane(753-73-1) mixt. with trichloromethylstannane(993-16-8) (78643-41-1) Matte, lead (84195-51-7) 1,5-Diisocyanatopentane homopolymer, 2- ethyl-1-hexanol-blocked (1976005-08-9) 9-Ethenyl-9H-carbazole (1484-13-5) Reaction mixture of 2-(1,1- dimethylpropyl)anthraquinone and 2-(1,2dimethylpropyl)anthraquinone Please see more details at ChemLinked. Contact Us If you have any questions regarding K-REACH, please feel free to contact us. Email: customer@reach24h.com Tel: +86-809-5809 News Source: ChemLinked REACH24H Consulting Group launched ChemLinked in 2012 as a leading service provider of comprehensive regulatory information and compliance solutions, meeting the growing demand for clear and concise regulatory advice and market intelligence in Asia, especially China. You can register for a membership to read the latest news…

Jun. 19th, 2023

May 2023: Chemical Regulatory Updates in Europe and the Americas

This is a collection of regulatory updates in Europe and North America, including EU REACH, UK REACH, and US TSCA. European Union, United Kingdom & Turkey On May 8, 2023, European Commission announced in the official journal to amend Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH Regulation), seeking to restrict the placing on the market or use of lead and its compounds in polymers or copolymers of vinyl chloride (PVC). The Amendment is set to enter into force on May 28, 2023. (Read more) More regulation highlights in the EU, UK, and Turkey: Robust Study Summaries Effectively Support Hazard Assessment Insight | Authority Explains Details of EU-wide PFAS Restriction EU REACH: IUCLID Updated with New REACH Information Requirements ECHA Sees Broad Use of Alternatives for Chemical Safety Assessment UK Government to Revoke Annex VIII of EU CLP, Eliminating Poison Centre Notification Guidance Updated for UK Companies Submitting EPR Packaging Data Turkey…

Jun. 01st, 2023

May 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 The Chinese Ministry of Emergency Management (MEM) recently released the 2023 work plan for the special inspection on safety management of 35 hazardous chemicals (Hazchem) throughout their manufacture, import, operation and use, focusing on the implementation status of certain obligations, e.g., Hazchem registration, labeling, SDS, hazard identification and classification, etc. (Read more) More regulation highlights in China: China’s New Inspection Mode of Imported Hazardous Chemicals: A Comprehensive Case Analysis China Updates Catalogue of New Food Raw Materials, Additives, Contact Materials and Applicable Standards China Consults on Technical Specification for Chemical Nomenclature 🇰🇷South Korea On May 5, 2023, South Korea’s Ministry of Environment (MoE) issued a notice to seek public comments on the updates to South Korea’s Existing Chemical Substance Inventory (KECI). The authority proposed to disclose the chemical name of 210 substances, which previously applied for…

May. 31st, 2023

China\’s New Inspection Mode of Imported Hazardous Chemicals: A Comprehensive Case Analysis

The General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) announced to impose “Document Review + Port Inspection or Destination Inspection” on each batch of imported hazardous chemicals nationwide from 13 April 2023 (news). Local customs authorities are actively enforcing it to strengthen the supervision of hazardous chemicals. So far, more than a month has passed since the fully implantation of this new inspection mode. The reform of the inspection mode has reduced both the storage quantity and duration of hazardous chemicals in ports, effectively mitigating the accumulative risk at ports and improving customs clearance and port operation efficiency. Many enterprises shared with REACH24H that, under the new inspection mode, customs clearance takes 2 to 5 days shorter than before. Below are some cases regarding this new inspection mode disclosed by some local customs authorities. Case 1 – Performing destination inspection for 36 tons of imported chromium trioxide Publication Date: 2023.5.15 Customs Authority: Huangdao…

May. 30th, 2023

EU REACH Regulations Impose Restrictions on Lead Usage in PVC

From November 29, 2024, companies are prohibited from using lead in PVC articles in the European Economic Area (provided that the concentration level is equal to or greater than 0.1%). On May 8, 2023, European Commission announced in the official journal to amend Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH Regulation), seeking to restrict the placing on the market or use of lead and its compounds in polymers or copolymers of vinyl chloride (PVC). The Amendment is set to enter into force on May 28, 2023. Background  Lead is a toxic substance that affects the development of the nervous system, produces chronic kidney disease and has adverse effects on blood pressure. According to a study in 2016 by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), the release of lead from PVC articles containing lead stabilizers, during their lifecycle, contributes directly and indirectly to human exposure to lead. In light of the…

May. 29th, 2023

IUCLID Updated with New REACH Information Requirements

On May 22, 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced an update to the International Uniform Chemical Information Database (IUCLID). The update reflects the amended information requirements for registering chemicals under the REACH Regulation. The updated formats and completeness check rules support companies in reporting their compliance with the REACH requirements. Key features of the IUCLID update: Revised REACH Annexes: The data formats and completeness check rules have been updated to reflect the amended REACH information requirements. Following this release, the new completeness checks of REACH registrations will apply as of 1 June 2023; Expanded format support: The IUCLID release introduces the first version of the format to accommodate the requirements of the Drinking Water Directive, enabling better evaluation of chemical substances present in drinking water. This format will be reviewed and finalized in the next IUCLID release; OECD harmonized templates: The latest release incorporates updates and improvements to the OECD harmonized templates. These…

May. 26th, 2023
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