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Colombia Approves WEEE Decree

k.shine@complianceandrisks.com (kshine) — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 09:28:14 GMT

Colombia has approved a Decree aiming to to prevent and reduce the adverse consequences of the disposal of waste of electrical and electronic products (WEEE) on the environment.

Companies Reported for Failure to Comply with Chemicals Legislation

k.shine@complianceandrisks.com (kshine) — Mon, 19 Feb 2018 09:37:13 GMT

The Swedish Chemicals Agency has published a report confirming that it has forwarded the details of 16 companies to prosecutors for failing to comply with Swedish chemical controls.

Global Growth of Regulations by Region

k.shine@complianceandrisks.com (kshine) — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 14:34:10 GMT

Here at Compliance & Risks we track new and changing regulations around the world for our clients. This Global Growth of Regulations Chart, generated from C2P, the compliance knowledge management platform, shows the growth of regulations by geographical region from 2003 to this year.

EU: ECHA Proposes Seven Substances for Authorisation

k.shine@complianceandrisks.com (kshine) — Mon, 05 Feb 2018 16:23:50 GMT

Seven substances of very high concern (SVHCs) are recommended to be added to the REACH Authorisation List.

Singapore proposes Hazardous Substances Licence requirement for 18 types of HFCs

k.shine@complianceandrisks.com (kshine) — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 11:14:38 GMT

Singapore is proposing to implement a licensing requirement for 18 types of Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in preparation for the country's ratification of the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol.

UAE Announces New Energy Efficiency Requirements for Electric Pumps

k.shine@complianceandrisks.com (kshine) — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 12:15:02 GMT

The project is related to enacting an Energy Efficiency Regulation for Electric Pumps. The aim of the regulation is the setting of minimum energy efficiency standards for electric pumps in order to achieve an energy savings of 20% when compared to current levels.

Taiwan notifies WTO on proposal to require "wind quantity" requirements for Kitchen Ventilators or Exhaust Hoods

k.shine@complianceandrisks.com (kshine) — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 11:42:59 GMT

On 15 January 2018, the WTO published a Notification containing a proposal to amend the Legal Inspection Requirements for Ventilators or Exhaust Hoods.

EU: Call for Evidence on Use of formaldehyde in Mixtures or in Articles by Consumers

k.shine@complianceandrisks.com (kshine) — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 15:32:13 GMT

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has been requested by the EU Commission to prepare an Annex XV restriction dossier (under Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), Regulation (EC) 1907/2006) on the use of formaldehyde and its releasers in articles and in mixtures in concentration <0.1% by consumers.

Vietnam publishes list of bodies accredited to perform EMC testing

k.shine@complianceandrisks.com (kshine) — Wed, 17 Jan 2018 15:42:52 GMT

Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade has released the list of accredited organizations for the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing, inspection and certification of household and similar electrical and electronic equipment (EEE).

Saudi Arabia Announces Product Safety Program and Launches Online Certification Tool

k.shine@complianceandrisks.com (kshine) — Tue, 16 Jan 2018 16:34:49 GMT

Saudi Arabia has launched a product safety program called SALEEM, which aims to provide consumers with high-quality products that are free of flaws.