China Draft Inventory of Hazardous Chemicals to be Consulted
On Sep 26, 2013, the much-awaited Inventory of Hazardous Chemicals (draft version) was published by State Administration of Work Safety for open consultation.

China to Issue Certificates for 10 New Chemical Substance Notifications
10 China new chemical substance notifications were published by China MEP for public consultation on 17 Sep 2013. The 10 notifications include 12 new chemical substances.

A Series of Free Seminars to be Held for Taiwan New and Existing Chemical Management
Several free seminars addressing issues relating to TCSCA, OSHA and GHS will be held in Taiwan. The seminars will provide important dialogue and feedback for Taiwan new and existing chemical management.

K-REACH Highlights at ChemCon Asia 2013
Mr. In-Mok Hwang from Korea Ministry of Environment share interpretation of K-REACH in term of its major compliance activities, data requirements, scope, compliance deadline and prospective.

Japan Updates GHS Classification Guidance
Japan METI issued the 2013 revised edition of Japan GHS Classification Guidance recently. The Guidance was prepared in two different versions for the use of government agencies and enterprises respectively.

China to Amend the Top Cosmetics Regulation
CFDA intends to amend the overarching legislative of cosmetics and gives the industry one month from 11 Sept to 10 Oct to submit suggestions.

CIQs Continue to Review Labels of Cosmetic Products
An CIQ official informed Chemlinked that CIQs will continue to conduct label review on imported cosmetic products at ports but the label preview and the issuance of certain certification were abolished.

Korea : Food Industry Focus
On Sep 10th, 2013, the Korean MFDS notified the WTO Committee of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures of a number of draft proposals to amend the standards and accompanying specifications for food additives, food utensils, containers, packages and functional foods (health foods).

Philippines Enacts First Food Safety Law
Aug 28th 2013 was a major milestone for the Philippines Food Industry which witnessed the enactment of the country’s first ever Food Safety Law after Philippine President Benigno S. Aquino III rubber stamped the new law.

China’s Major Barriers for Importing Baby Formula
China now has the most stringent requirements for import of baby formula in the world. In addition to the quality, quota management is also applied to restrict the import volume.

China to Withdraw Pesticide Registration of Three Sulfonylurea Herbicides
On Sep 4, MOA released the meeting minutes of the 8th National Expert Committee for Pesticide registration, during which consensus has been reached on the cancellation of pesticide registration of three sulfonylurea herbicides .

Taiwan Bans fosthiazate 75% EC and Restricts Other 3 Formulated Pesticides
On Aug 15 2013, Taiwan Council of Agricultural (COA), Executive Yuan issued the Announcement 1021487388 and Announcement 1021487384 to ban the fosthiazate 75% EC and restrict 3 other formulated products.

Chemical Registration Challenges in Korea (Encompassing TCCA, OSHA and K-REACH)
Major changes in the chemical registration system in Korea can be expected as the existing TCCA has been overhauled and the brand new K-REACH will come into effect on Jan 1, 2015.