Quantity Thresholds for HC Safety Use Permit Published
The quantities standard (2013 version) listed 75 hazardous chemicals and their annual usage volumes, as well as their CAS numbers.

AQSIQ Emphasizes Testing Information for Imported Dairy Products
On 15 April 2013, AQSIQ released the Announcement 53 to further specify the application scope of AQSIQ Order 152 of 2013 and testing reports for imported dairy products.

Unexpected Policy U-turn Set to Downsize the Catalogue of Hazardous Chemicals
The updated Catalogue will be downsized according to NRCC officials. Besides, no GHS classification information will be detailed in the Catalogue due to the complexity extent of the work involved.

HCPEC HORIZONS: Inferences Drawn From the 12TH FYP and Prospective Compilation of the HCPEC List
According to our analysis, it’s a safe bet to assume that many of the substances outlined in this article will be included in the to-be-published HCPEC.

Conflicts Unsettled on Taiwan Legislation on Nanomaterial and New Chemical Substance Management
Taiwan Legislative Yuan will start the next-round review of the proposed draft Toxic Chemical Substance Control Act (TCSCA). The main concern will be focused on nanomaterial and new chemical substance management.

China MOH is Consulting on the Draft of GB 2760 for Food Additives
On 11 Mar 2013, China MoH starts to invite public input on the revised “Standards for Uses of Food Additives” (GB 2760-2011) which includes many detailed amendments.

The Priority Supervisory Targets of Food Safety in 2013
On 7 April 2013, the State Council issued the 2013 "Food Safety Supervision Work Plan" to specify the priority supervisory targets of food-related problems and illustrate corresponding measures.

12th FYP on Soil Pollution Initiative Dead in the Water?
The 12th Five-Year Plan on Soil Protection will not be able to proceed as planned. As a substitute, the Current Schedule on Soil Environmental Protection and Comprehensive Treatment was provided on 23 Jan 2013.

China Implemented Firstly Toxicological Testing Rules for Microbial Pesticide
China has established its rules of toxicological study for microbial pesticide and the rules have been implemented last September.

Malaysia Enters OECD Agreement on Mutual Acceptance of Chemical Safety Data
Malaysia has joined the OECD system for the Mutual Acceptance of Data (MAD) for assessing chemicals and chemical products.

Catalogue of Hazardous Chemicals: Resolving the Current Impasse
The obstacles that hinder the issuance of the Catalogue are discussed, especially the specific duties of various Chinese ministries and the status quo of chemical management in China.