PFAS ban in France officially enters into force

PFAS ban in France officially enters into force

Summary: From the 1st of January, France bans PFAS in cosmetics, though trace amounts are exempt. Companies should check materials, processes, and products, explore alternatives, and monitor PFAS emissions. On the 1st of January the PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl...
China to Strengthen Mercury Regulations

China to Strengthen Mercury Regulations

Summary:China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment has issued a draft proposal to ban 12 categories of mercury-containing products and phase out mercury-based catalysts in polyurethane production. From the 31st of December, bans would apply to certain...
China to Strengthen Mercury Regulations

India expands QCO exemptions to those issued by DCPC

India’s Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has expanded the scope of chemicals exempt from complying with mandatory quality control orders (QCOs) currently in force, to all QCOs issued by the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC). The amendment...