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In August, the European Commission mandates stricter chemicals management, with tighter controls on chromium VI consumption volumes, and calls for increased UTC limits for UV-328.

America prioritizes chemical restrictions and bans across US states, with Maine releasing a preliminary vision to phase out PFAS, Peru drafting regulations for hazardous substances, and California approving the banning of DEHP.

And in Asia Pacific, Australia prioritizes worker health and safety, Japan announces the digitization of chemical substance notifications, and China issues a revised RoHS 2.0 standard.

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Europe

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EU recycling groups call for higher UV-328 limit in upcoming ban

28 August 2024 | Boeing requests longer transition period after failed trial

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ECHA appeals board rules in BASF’s favour in 1,6-dichlorohexane tonnage case

21 August 2024 | Agency breached right to ‘good administration’, BoA says

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Chromium VI users told to halve volumes to extend authorisation beyond 2028

12 August 2024 | Only four-year review for decorative plating unless annual consumption is cut by 50%, Commission says

North America

Regulatory content and sustainability intelligence

California legislature approves measure to ban DEHP in medical devices

28 August 2024 | Legislation would be first to restrict the substance in IV bags, tubing

Regulatory content and sustainability intelligence

Peru drafts regulations to implement national chemicals law

14 August 2024 | Comment period extended to 24 October

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Maine regulators release preliminary vision for PFAS phase-out rule

8 August 2024 | Agency to solicit requests next spring for ‘currently unavoidable uses’ ahead of 2026 bans

Asia-Pacific

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China issues revised RoHS 2.0 standard, adds four phthalates

15 July 2024 | Revised standard will come into effect on 1 January 2026

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Australia to pursue stronger regulatory framework for crystalline silica

24 May 2024 | Regulations amended to protect workers processing RCS-containing materials and products

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Japanese industry calls for more time to ban Dechlorane Plus and UV-328

14 May 2024 | Companies want exemption from proposed regulations for up to five years

Global

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UN fails to agree key details for intergovernmental chemicals panel by deadline

26 June 2024 | Geneva meeting should have delivered draft ‘foundational document’

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Plastics treaty negotiators make slow progress addressing chemicals, product design

2 May 2024 | Countries agree to continue talks this autumn in effort to reach agreement by year’s end

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Scientists urge hazard- and group-based assessments of chemicals in plastics

14 March 2024 | Mandating transparency, encouraging SSbD principles among recommendations to policy makers