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Regulatory
Regulatory | 17 March 2025

Cefic: Urgent need to step up enforcement of chemicals legislation for imported goods and online sales

The percentage of chemical non-compliances in products rose from 35 % in 2022 to 51 % in 2023

Regulatory
Regulatory | 17 March 2025

ACC welcomes regulatory action to get chemical safety program back on track

This action by the Agency is absolutely necessary to address the serious flaws and shortcomings of the rule

Regulatory
Regulatory | 12 March 2025

India imposes anti-dumping duty on imports of 'Insoluble Sulphur' from China and Japan

The said imposition of anti-dumping duty shall come into effect after approval of relevant authorities

Regulatory
Regulatory | 09 March 2025

India imposes anti-dumping duty on Trichloro Isocyanuric Acid imported from China and Japan

This will help Bodal Chemicals to add Rs.50 to Rs.60 crore per annum in total turnover from FY 25 – 2026

Regulatory
Regulatory | 23 February 2025

Cefic publishes 10-Point action plan to simplify REACH

REACH has played a critical role in ensuring chemical safety in Europe

Regulatory
Regulatory | 17 February 2025

Legal clarity needed to fix responsibility for adhering to the MRLs for pesticides & antibiotics: Nirmala Pathrawal, Executive Director, CCFI

The long pending crop grouping (first report came in 2015) for fixation of Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) of pesticides in agricultural crop is yet to be implemented

Regulatory
Regulatory | 08 January 2025

ECHA adds 40 hazardous chemicals to PIC regulation

From 1 March 2025, EU exporters are required to notify their intention to export 40 additional hazardous chemicals

Regulatory
Regulatory | 07 January 2025

Quality not just a measure, a way of life that drives innovation: Renewable Energy Minister Joshi

The cornerstone of the quality ecosystem is the implementation of the Quality Control Orders

Regulatory
Regulatory | 05 January 2025

EPA’s final TSCA risk evaluation for formaldehyde jeopardizes domestic production and critical American industries: ACC

American Chemistry Council (ACC) argues that EPA’s action is not based on the best available science

Regulatory
Regulatory | 12 December 2024

AgroChem Summit 2024: Discussion on Rationalizing Registration Process, Data Protection, and IP & Patents for Crop Protection Products

Speakers are: Dr. Archana Sinha, Joint Director & Secretary, Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee, Govt. of India; S. Ganesan, Vice President – Policy Affairs, UPL Ltd.; Suresh P. J., Regulatory Policy & Scientific Engagement, Bayer CropScience Ltd.; Raju Kapoor, Director - Public & Industry Affairs, FMC India

Regulatory
Regulatory | 23 October 2024

European Food Safety Authority confirms safety of silica as food additive

Silica is a proven and highly effective anti-caking agent that has been used for decades

Regulatory
Regulatory | 11 October 2024

Privi Speciality Chemicals gets USFDA certificate for camphor product

The company can now expand its business horizon into the area of pharmaceutical applications in the USA

Regulatory
Regulatory | 09 October 2024

Regulators threaten to shut down INEOS PTA plant at Geel, Belgium on cobalt level

The EU cannot on the one hand claim to be supportive of industry whilst at the same time yielding to inexpert NGOs who will not be happy until we have deindustrialized the entire continent, says Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Chairman, INEOS

Regulatory
Regulatory | 14 September 2024

GPCB issues directive for closure of Tatva Chintan Pharma Chem Ankleshwar plant

GPCB has also asked to submit a bank guarantee of Rs. 2, 00,000 for compliance assurance at the time of revocation and has also ordered to deposit interim environment damage compensation amount

Regulatory
Regulatory | 14 September 2024

India extends anti-subsidy on Atrazine Technical import from China

Atrazine Technical is an odourless white powder, used in making the formulations of various kinds, as approved by the Central Insecticides Board.

Regulatory
Regulatory | 05 September 2024

Archroma launches ‘SAFE EDGE+’ to help textile industry stay ahead of evolving regulations

SAFE EDGE+ empowers the textile supply chain with solutions that go beyond basic compliance to tackle challenging and ever-evolving regulatory and compliance environment

Regulatory
Regulatory | 01 September 2024

Dhanuka Agritech asked to stop sale of ‘Media Super’ pesticide in Karnataka

The company is in the process of suitably replying to the said notice within due time

Regulatory
Regulatory | 08 July 2024

ACC, API launch new Workgroup to address regulatory proposals for naphthalene

In addition to federal regulations, naphthalene may also be subject to regulations imposed by state and local authorities

Regulatory
Regulatory | 11 May 2024

Bioceres Crop Solutions gets Brazil’s approval of new generation bio-insecticide

Brazil is the first bio-control market in the world with significant use in row crops

Regulatory
Regulatory | 05 April 2024

European Commission imposes anti-dumping duties on imports of PET from China

he EU market of PET has a value of over €5.5 billion

Policy
Policy | 10 August 2025

Govt approves Rs 30,000-crore compensation to oil marketing companies for losses in domestic LPG

The compensation will be paid in twelve tranches

Policy
Policy | 10 August 2025

Cefic and ACC joint statement on US/EU trade deal

The U.S. and the EU are both original signatories to the Chemical Tariff Harmonization Agreement

Policy
Policy | 08 August 2025

OIL and IREL sign MoU to collaborate on rare earth and critical minerals

OIL and IREL's partnership marks a crucial milestone in India's pursuit of self-reliance in critical minerals and rare earth elements

Policy
Policy | 25 July 2025

India and UK sign CETA, secures duty-free access for 99% of India’s exports to UK

Bilateral trade between two countries stands at nearly US $56 billion, with a joint goal to double this figure by 2030

Policy
Policy | 20 July 2025

EU proposes new chemical exposure limits for workers

These new measures could save up to €1.16 billion in healthcare costs

Policy
Policy | 17 July 2025

Cabinet approves Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana

The Scheme aims to enhance agricultural productivity, increase adoption of crop diversification and sustainable agricultural practices

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