President Barack Obama recently signed the first major overhaul of toxic chemicals rules in 40 years into law, calling it proof that Washington can function…
Recently, the Senate unanimously passed a bill to reauthorise the federal pipeline safety oversight board, sending the measure to President Obama for his signature. The…
The Supreme Court has left intact a key Obama administration environmental regulation, refusing to take up an appeal from 20 states to block rules that…
Canadian lawmakers who have encouraged consumers to buy compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) for years, will soon set out rules for how to dispose of them.…
The National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) has released a new polymer categorisation tool, which has been developed to help you understand how…
Under the model WHS Regulations high risk work activities require a HRW licence. Some of these activities include the erection of scaffolding, the operation of…
On 10 June 2016, Japans Ministry of the Environment (MOE) published draft amendments to the cabinet order and ministerial ordinance associated with Act on Special…
The European Commission has asked the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) to carry out a survey of bisphenol S (BPS) in thermal paper, which is a…
DEPA has released a study on chlorinated phosphorous-based flame retardants in childrens articles marketed within the EU. The results are intended to be included in…
Sweden’s chemicals agency (Kemi) will survey chemicals in feminine care products, such as sanitary towels, tampons and menstrual caps, in 2017. Kemi considers it important…
Taiwan Ministry of Labor (MoL) is consulting on the draft guidance on hazard and exposure assessment for new chemical substances. Exposure assessment is required if…
The United States Congress has passed a bill to reform the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). A Senate voice vote assed the compromise bill, agreed…
Congress’ changes to the Toxic Substances Control Act could alter proposed Environmental Protection Agency rules affecting chemicals in manufactured goods before they’re issued as final,…
The United States Food and Drug Administration recently finalised a new food safety rule under the landmark, bipartisan FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) that…
The European Commission has launched the worlds first system for classifying and banning endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), against a barrage of criticism from scientists, NGOs, industry…
In November 2015 a veterinary medicines applicant commenced Federal Court proceedings challenging the validity of decisions made by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicine Authority…
From 1 August 2016, registered businesses and individuals can use a new online system to: renew your registration for 2016-2017; pay your registration fee by…
The National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) will be publishing IMAP Tranche 18 reports, the week beginning 27 June 2016. Interested parties will…
PCBs (Polychlorinated Biphenyls) are serious environmental pollutants that will be banned in New Zealand from the end of December this year. Disposal of PCBs is…
From 1 July 2016, plant protection insecticides containing fenitrothion or phorate will no longer be able to be imported or manufactured in New Zealand. There…