China’s Newly Revised Safe Production Law to Take Effect in September

On June 10, 2021, a revision to the Safe Production Law of the People’s Republic of China was adopted at a meeting of China’s top legislative body. The newly revised law is set to take effect starting from September 1 this year. Three rounds of public consultation were conducted on the revision, and the latest one was opened earlier in February this year (see ChemLinked news [1]). At a press conference held on the morning of June 11, an official from the Ministry of Emergency Management (MEM) noted that the revision has improved the responsibility system for production safety. For instance, it clarifies the regulatory responsibilities of local governments and relevant authorities and aims to ensure that production and operations entities fulfill primary responsibilities for production safety. Moreover, the revision also involves precautions for and solutions to new problems and risks. For new risks arising from new forms of business and new models, it…

Jun. 17th, 2021

Taiwan Consults on Extending PECs Registration Deadline to the End of 2023

The registration deadline of 106 PECs will be extended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Registrants can obtain a registration code even if they don’t submit hazard and exposure assessment information. A draft amendment to Taiwan’s New and Existing Chemical Registration Regulation was recently issued for a 60-day public consultation. The draft amendment if approved will grant an extended deadline for the registration of 106 priority existing chemicals (PECs). In addition, some significant changes to exemptions, data submission, registration validity, confidentiality validity, review period, etc. are proposed. The full contents of the draft regulation are accessible here (in traditional Chinese). The major updates in the draft amendment are summarized as below: Clarifying that the controlled chemicals (19 types) designated under the Regulation on Designation and Operation Permission of Controlled Chemicals under OSHA and the concerned chemicals (so far only nitrous oxide, while ammonium nitrate and hydrogen fluoride will be listed soon) designated under TCCSCA are beyond the scope…

May. 31st, 2021

Korean MSDS Submission

On January 15 of 2019, the Ministry of Employment and Labor (MoEL) made a comprehensive amendment to the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). Compared with the previous act, three new regulations were proposed for MSDS submission, CBI application, and agent appointment will be officially implemented on January 16 of 2021. Manufacturers outside South Korea can appoint domestic agents in Korea who meet the requirements of the Ministry of Employment and Labor to complete related matters of MSDS submission and CBI application. Korean MSDS Submission Chemical substances subject to MSDS Substances/mixtures containing harmful factors (Article 104 of the OSHA) are referred to as Chemical substances subject to MSDS, and an MSDS must be prepared and submitted. Hazardous chemicals are belong to harmful factors. Subjects and materials of MSDS submission Submission Body Submission material 1)  Manufacturers/importers in Korea 2) Agents in Korea appointed by overseas manufacturers (OR) 1) Products’ MSDS 2)…

Apr. 23rd, 2021

Attention! Netherland launched Regulatory Inspection and Enforcement

In March 2021, the Dutch authorities officially launched the regulatory inspection and enforcement which required OR and the enterprises to cooperate and complete the enforcement inspection. Characteristic of Regulatory Inspection and Enforcement Function Making decisions on whether compliance has been achieved or whether action is required per the legislation or regulations. Actions could include sending letters indicating remedial steps to be taken, enforcing penalties, filing charges through the court system, and shutting down non-compliant operations. In a departure from previous years, the Dutch authorities will not only be comparing customs data with companies\’ trade data and required to provide relevant qualification documents. Instead, they are asking companies to provide all trade records for the substances they spot check for any given year REACH24H reminds all enterprises that need to export to Europe, please follow the standard use of number of registration dossiers and strengthen supervision over the administration of importers. Contact…

Mar. 30th, 2021

MOT Official Addresses Industry Concerns over Road Transport of Dangerous Goods Packed in LQ and EQ

On December 1st, 2020, Mr. Wu Jinzhong from the Highway Research Institute under the Ministry of Transport (MOT) introduced the highlights of the Measures for Safety Administration of Road Transport of Dangerous Goods [1], which was introduced in late 2019 and took effect on January 1st this year (for more details, see CL news [2]), at CRAC-HCF 2020 [3]. Notably, he laid particular emphasis on the exemption granted to dangerous goods packed in limited quantities (LQ) and excepted quantities (EQ) in the Measures. In recent years, the transport of dangerous goods with low hazards and in small quantities has always been a topic of heated discussion in the industry. If such goods can be transported using reliable and durable packages or following certain conditions, they will pose much less danger. In response to such discussions, the Measures authorities state that “dangerous goods can be transported as general goods if the number of packages of dangerous goods packed…

Dec. 29th, 2020

China Heads Towards Risk-oriented Registration of Hazardous Chemicals, Says MEM Official

On November 30th, 2020, at the CRAC-HCF 2020 Virtual Forum [1] by REACH24H, Mr. Chen Jun, an official from the National Registration Center for Chemicals (NRCC) of the Ministry of Emergency Management (MEM), unfolded a roadmap of the reform of the registration framework regulating hazardous chemicals and relevant businesses. Mr. Chen Jun had also previously responded to comments on the proposed revisions to the Implementation Guidance of the 2015 Inventory of Hazardous Chemicals as seen here. China has been practicing the registration management of hazardous chemicals for nearly a decade. According to the Regulations on the Control over Safety of Hazardous Chemicals (State Council Decree No. 591) [2], enterprises that manufacture or import hazardous chemicals should register the hazardous chemicals with the authority for the registration of hazardous chemicals under the State Council. The system primarily aims to ensure the safety of workplaces involving hazardous chemicals, and prevent and reduce hazardous chemicals-related accidents. Mr. Chen…

Dec. 29th, 2020

MEM Official Responds to Comments on Proposed Revision to the Implementation Guidance of the 2015 Inventory of Hazardous Chemicals

On November 30th, 2020, Mr. Chen Jun, official from the National Registration Center for Chemicals (NRCC) of the Ministry of Emergency Management (MEM), articulated informative responses to the solicited comments on the proposed revisions to the Implementation Guidance of the 2015 Inventory of Hazardous Chemicals [1] during the CRAC-HCF 2020 [2] by REACH24H. Mr. Chen reviewed the background and rationales of the proposed revision, which was released in August this year, and detailed major adjustments made in it (see CL news [3] for more details). He noted that the consultation held among emergency management administrations at various levels as well as central enterprises and industry associations, collected more than 200 pieces of comments and recommendations, over 70 of which concerned the hazard classification of chemicals. Click here to read the five most talked-about comments and responded to each one of them as these comments are some of the greatest concerns…

Dec. 28th, 2020

Observe the Trend of China’s Management on Solid Waste and Hazardous Waste

On April 29, 2020, the revised Law of the People’s Republic China on the Prevention and Control of Environmental Pollution Caused by Solid Waste was approved by the National People Commission Standing Committee, and it entered into effect on September 1st, 2020 (ChemLinked News [1]). Compared with the previous version, the revision has improved the permit system, clarified the extended producer responsibility system, and strengthened the management of hazardous waste.Speaking at CRAC 2020 [2], Mr. Zhou Yue, the Secretary-General of Special Committee of Hazardous Waste of China Association of Circular Economy, introduced the highlights of the revised Law and the ideas of National Hazardous Waste Inventory revision, especially focused on the trend of the resource utilization of hazardous waste. Amendments have been made to the law to ensure it covers all fields under the current situation, including strengthening the supervision of medical waste, emphasizing the management of multiple wastes, and restricting the use of disposable…

Dec. 28th, 2020

Understanding Newly Introduced Guidance for MEE Order No. 12: Part I

On November 17th, 2020, the Chinese Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) published the Guidance on Environmental Management Registration of New Chemical Substances[1], along with tables used in registration of new chemical substances and instructions for filling them in. The Guidance is a normative document dedicated to supporting the implementation of MEE Order No. 12 [3], which will replace MEP Order No. 7 next year. It details requirements laid out for the registration of new chemical substances, with an aim of providing facilitation for businesses involved and enabling more standardized and better-regulated practices in this regard. Ms. Nelly Chen, a senior regulatory consultant from REACH24H elaborated on major highlights in the Guidance at  CRAC-HCF 2020 [2], to help you get a better understanding of your obligations and ensure better regulatory compliance. (You can also access Ms. Ting Shen’s presentation [in English language] on how to know your portfolio and start preparing now for MEE Order No….

Dec. 28th, 2020

India Expects REACH-like Regulation on Chemical Management

Mr. Shisher Kumra, representing Global Product Compliance Group, introduced the fifth and latest draft of India’s upcoming Chemicals Management and Safety Rules (CMS Rules) at the CRAC-HCF 2020 Virtual Forum held by REACH24H on November 25, 2020. This draft regulation adopts several of the same principles and concepts of EU REACH and thus has been dubbed as India REACH. Mr. Kumra assumed that the CMS Rules will be finalized soon and come into force early 2021.Drafting the new CMS rules has taken years as the intention is for it to manage chemicals overall. It will supersede the existing rules on hazardous chemicals and cover issues regarding notification, registration, restriction and prohibition, labelling and packaging requirements of chemicals, as well as extended requirements for hazardous chemicals in terms of storage, transport, emergency response, safety audit, etc. Updates There are some well-received updates shared by Mr. Kumra that there will be an authority called the Indian National…

Dec. 28th, 2020
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