The Philippines Consults on Polymers Exemption Criteria under PMPIN

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12 Oct 2017

News Update

Thailand Made 2 Changes to Hazardous Substances List
10 Oct 2017 a Thailand government gazette was issued outlining 2 minor changes to the List of Hazardous Substances. The List of Hazardous Substances in Thailand is under constantly revision. ChemLinked will keep close attention to the future updates.

List of K-REACH Lead Registrants Published for 330 PECs
10 Oct 2017 Seven priority existing chemical substances (PECs) subject to K-REACH joint registration recently finished LR (lead registrant) election. So far LR election has been completed for 330 PECs.

China Implements New Environmental Protection Regulations and Standards
10 Oct 2017 Two regulations and two national standards (GBs) for environmental protection and waste management in China became effective on Oct 1st 2017.

Charge Reduced for New Chemical Substance Inquiry
30 Sep 2017 China SCC-MEP announced on its website that the charge for new chemical substance inquiry service is reduced from 5,000 RMB per substance to 3,000 RMB per substance.

China New Chemical Management: MEP Order 7 Potential Revisions under Discussion
30 Sep 2017 China MEP is to revise Measures on the Environmental Management of New Chemical Substance (MEP Order 7). The authority is currently accepting feedback and comments from industry to aid development of an updated regulation.

Shanghai to Run New Spot Check Campaign of Hazardous Chemicals Starting October 1st
30 Sep 2017 Shanghai Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau (Shanghai CIQ) announced that a strict spot check of hazardous chemicals is coming on Oct 1st.

The Philippines Consults on Polymers Exemption Criteria under PMPIN
28 Sep 2017 The Philippines EMB recently published on its website a draft policy regarding polymers and polymer of low concern (PLC) exemption criteria from the PMPIN process. The draft regulation is currently open to public comment.

Taiwan Lists 13 Substances into Toxic Chemical Substance List
28 Sep 2017 Taiwan EPA announced 13 substances as Class 4 toxic chemical substances. The recent occurrence of food safety incidents involving the illegal use of these chemical substances is the main driver behind the strengthened control.

China Environmental Protection Tax Deadline Looming
27 Sep 2017 China’s Environmental Protection Tax Law will go into effect on Jan 1st 2018. Central and local governments have both started preparing for the implementation of the Law.

China Opens 5 New Food Related Products to Public Feedback
22 Sep 2017 China CFSA opened 5 new food related products to public comment, including food contact resins and a food additive. Comments should be sent to CFSA by October 11, 2017.

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