CHCS NewslettersCHCS publishes Newsletters for its members. The Newsletters contain a variety of articles, often providing important insights into changes in regulation and legislation. Our Newsletters are available free-of-charge to CHCS members, who can access the full list of Newsletters by visiting: CHCS Newsletters. (Non-members can Join CHCS, then access the Newsletters). Latest CHCS Newsletter: February 2025[ direct download for CHCS members ] Our February 2025 edition contains articles as introduced below: Message from the technical officer: New developments and CHCS looking for webinar presenters This newsletter contains information regarding the implementation of chemical regulation in Chile, which is being likened to European Union (EU) REACH on the registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals. CHCS is pleased to announce that a webinar covering South American chemical regulation is planned for 05 June this year. More information to follow. Safety data sheet focus : Section 8 - Exposure Controls and Personal Protection As reported by CHCS in the December 2024 newsletter, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) Enforcement Forum reported that 35% of safety data sheets (SDS) examined between January and December 2023 were found to be non-compliant.Personal Protective Equipment at Work (amendment) Regulations 2022 On 6 April 2022, the Personal Protective Equipment at Work (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (PPE 2022) came into force, amending the 1992 Regulations. A brief description of the update is provided for completeness, due to the earlier news item featuring Section 8 of the Safety data sheet. PackUK, the new scheme administrator for the Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility Scheme launched in January PackUK, the scheme administrator for the Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme was officially launched in January. It is a function ‘hosted’ by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). According to Defra, the design and set up of PackUK has been supported by an industry-led advisory steering group.Chile releases first national chemical inventory Chile has released a national chemical inventory, comprising the list of industrial substances notified (registered) up to 30 September 2024 under Decree 57/2019. Hazardous substances for industrial use that are not listed in the chemical inventory are considered new substances and may require notification prior to commercialisation, import or manufacture.The World Trade Organization, Technical Barriers to Trade Committee CHCS and other organisation regularly refer to the World Trade Organization, Technical Barriers to Trade Committee (WTO-TBT), which operates a platform for Members to notify regulations. CHCS Webinars & EventsRegistration is now open for:
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