In 30 years, The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has added a new chemical to the list of Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs). HAPs list was created in 1990. The chemical, 1 bromopropane (1-BP), is the newly added one. It is used […]
Manufacturers, importers or downstream users will (self)classify and label hazardous substances and mixtures in order to ensure the protection of human health and the environment. To ensure an adequate risk management for hazards like carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, reproductive toxicity (CMR) and […]
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) opened a call for evidence on 4 substances and substance groups. These 4 substances have recently been identified as SVHCs by the EU. HSE and Environment Agency, is preparing Risk Management Option Analysis (RMOAs) for […]
The Ministry of Environment designated chemical substances with risk concern as substances subject to authorization. It introduced the system for designation and management of substances subject to authorization in 2015. Any person who wants to manufacture, import or use the […]
On January 17, 2022, ECHA added four more substances to its list of SVHC candidates, which was updated from 219 to 223. The chemicals contain hormone-disrupting properties, interfere negatively with reproductive health, are bioaccumulative, toxic, persistent, and biodegradable, which makes […]
The State of Illinois has proposed new law to address the threat presented by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) known as “forever chemicals”. These compounds are highly stable in the environment and can be detected even at extremely low concentrations […]
Asbestos Risk Evaluation Part 2: Supplemental Evaluation for Legacy Uses and Associated Disposals of Asbestos Published by EPA. On December 29, 2022, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced publication of the Draft Scope of the Risk Evaluation for Asbestos […]
On December 23, 2021, a new version of EMRT 1.02 is released by RMI. This new release has only minor changes. The new release has corrected the issues reported in Chinese translation. Originally, Extended Mineral Reporting Template (EMRT) was published […]
On 12 October 2021, Resolution No. 169/2018 on Essential Safety Requirements for Low Voltage Electrical Equipment was amended by the Argentine Ministry of Productive Development and published Resolution No. 1038. The Resolution amends several articles of Resolution No 169/2018, that […]
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the 2021 National Recycling Strategy on 23 November 2021, in San Francisco. The strategy aims to address recycling challenges faced by the nation and create a more resilient and cost-effective method for recycling […]