The Consumer Products (Control of Biocides) Bill [HL Bill 32] under committee stage aims to regulate the use of biocides—antimicrobial substances—in consumer products.
Starting Jan. 1, 2025, Minnesota will enforce PFAS prohibitions under Amara's Law (Minn. Stat. § 116.943).
On January 29, 2025, WTO circulated a notification regarding the USA's Safer Products Restrictions and Reporting Rule (Chapter 173-337 WAC), which was adopted in 2023 to implement the Safer…
On January 6, 2025, Vietnam issued Decree 05/2025/ND-CP, which revises Decree No.
On February 10, 2025, the National Health Commission (NHC) in China, in compliance with the Food Safety Law of the People's Republic of China, organized expert evaluations to assess and approve…
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published an updated safety assessment of N,N‐bis(2‐hydroxyethyl)alkyl(C8‐C18)amine (FCM No 19) and N,N‐bis(2‐hydroxyethyl)alkyl(C8‐C18)amine…
On February 19, 2025, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) circulated a ""Draft Egyptian Standards (ES 3644) for ""paper products (tissue paper)"".
The European Commission published Regulation (EU) 2025/351, introducing significant amendments to existing rules governing plastic materials in contact with food.
The National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) issued Resolution RDC No. 963, amending Resolution RDC No.
MERCOSUR has launched a public consultation on Draft Resolution No.
"On April 14, 2025, the World Trade Organization (WTO) circulated a notification from Kenya regarding the adoption and publication of the Draft East African Standard DEAS 1141-1:2023, titled “…
"On April 14, 2025, the World Trade Organization (WTO) circulated a notification from Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda regarding the Working Draft East African Standard DEAS 1259:2025…
In Vietnam, the 7 QC Tools, have become an essential strategy for businesses aiming to enhance productivity and quality.
Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance – Customs Department issued Official Letter No.
On April 10, 2025, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) of the Republic of Korea issued a legislative notice (Notice No.
"Effective 12:01 AM on April 10, 2025, China will impose an additional 84% tariff on all imports originating in the United States, based on the existing applicable tariff rate.
The European Union has temporarily suspended its countermeasures against US tariffs on steel and aluminium, covering €21 billion in exports, to facilitate negotiations.
"On April 15, 2025, Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced a set of support measures for Canadian businesses impacted by recent U.S. tariffs. The initiatives include: 1.
"On April 15, 2025, the Quang Binh Provincial People’s Committee in Vietnam issued Plan No. 634/KH-UBND to reduce tobacco use and exposure across the province by year-end.
"The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has issued Trade Notice No. 01/2025-26, announcing the launch of the Global Tariff and Trade Helpdesk.