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China Seeks Industry Input On Long-Chain PFCA List Under Stockholm Convention
China invites public comment on its first long-chain PFCA list under the Stockholm Convention—key input deadline looms for manufacturers.
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EU Workshop To Define Planetary Boundary For Chemical Pollution
The European Commission is hosting a workshop on 19 May 2025 to define a planetary boundary for chemical pollution. Industry stakeholders should monitor this initiative, which could shape future regulations.
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IARC To Review Carcinogenic Risks Of Key Industrial Chemicals In 2026
IARC will assess the carcinogenicity of Tris(chloropropyl)phosphate, Butyraldehyde, and Cumyl Hydroperoxide in 2026.
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New Mexico PFAS Ban Sets Precedent For State-Level Chemical Regulation
New Mexico’s PFAS ban phases out key products by 2032. Manufacturers must act now—review your PFAS exposure and plan compliance strategies.
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Stockholm Convention Flags 2023 Effectiveness Gaps In Global POPs Control
The 2023 Stockholm Convention review reveals gaps in POPs elimination. Learn how this affects manufacturers and supply chains worldwide.
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IARC Classifies PFOA As Carcinogenic, PFOS As Possibly Carcinogenic
IARC has classified PFOA as carcinogenic (Group 1) and PFOS as possibly carcinogenic (Group 2B). Learn how this impacts manufacturers, supply chains, and regulatory compliance.
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Australia Implements Updated Chemical Risk Assessments
New AICIS chemical assessments impact manufacturing. Learn about compliance deadlines, risks, and opportunities for sustainability.
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Netherlands Intends To Update Commodities Act Regulation To Limit Phthalates
Discover how the Netherlands is enhancing food safety with new amendments to the Commodities Act Regulation.
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Emerging Plant Health Threats Identified In EFSA’s December 2024 Horizon Scanning Newsletter
Discover EFSA's latest findings on emerging plant health threats in December 2024, highlighting critical pests and diseases impacting European agriculture.
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OEKO-TEX® 2025 Set New Standards For Textile And Leather Industries
Discover OEKO-TEX®'s 2025 standards enhancing sustainability and transparency in the textile and leather industries.
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Australian Government Acts On PFAS Contamination With Landmark Independent Review
Learn how the Australian Government’s Independent Review on PFAS contamination delivers crucial reforms to support communities around Defence bases. Discover key recommendations.
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ChemScore 2024: Yara Tops Rankings Amidst Slow Industry Progress Towards Safer Chemicals
ChemScore 2024 rankings show Yara leading in transparency, but chemical companies lag in adopting safer alternatives. Discover key insights and challenges.
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Ethiopia Proposes Amendment To Stockholm Convention Annex A To Address UV-328 Exemptions In Aviation Sector
Ethiopia proposes an amendment to Annex A of the Stockholm Convention to exempt UV-328 use in aircraft. COP-12 will review the amendment in 2025.
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Microplastics: Emerging Health Risks As Vectors For Chemical Exposure Revealed In New Study
A new study highlights the role of microplastics as vectors for chemical exposure, potentially impacting human health through ingestion.
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New LitChemPlast Database Reveals Extensive Chemical Presence In Plastics
The LitChemPlast database, compiling data from 372 studies, reveals over 3,500 chemicals in plastics.
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New Study Advocates Shift Towards Animal-Free Chemical Safety Testing
A new study from the European Commission urges a transition to animal-free testing methods for chemical safety, promoting efficiency and sustainability.
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Investors Demand Chemical Industry Reform: ChemSec’s Latest Report Calls For Urgent Action
ChemSec's new report, A Profitable Detox, calls on the chemical industry to increase transparency, phase out hazardous chemicals, and develop safer alternatives.
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OECD Publishes Comprehensive Report On Managing Hazardous Substances In Port Areas
The OECD's latest report on managing hazardous substances in port areas stresses the need for improved governance and emergency preparedness.
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New Study Raises Concerns About The Safety Of BPA Alternatives
A newly released study warns that BPA alternatives may pose similar environmental risks.
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Public Consultation Launched For The Stockholm Convention
The consultation invites Parties and observers to submit comments on the draft guidelines by 16 September 2024.
