regulatory

Phthalates and bisphenols assessed by ECHA

Published: June 17, 2022

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has provided an update on its chemical assessment work as part of the fourth report under its Integrated Regulatory Strategy.

Nearly 300 chemicals identified as candidates for regulatory action

Published: April 21, 2021

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has reported its Integrated Regulatory Strategy, highlighting its work to identify and manage chemicals that may pose risks to people and the environment, as well as providing recommendations to authorities and industry on managing risks.

ECHA summarises achievements of SVHC 2020 Roadmap

Published: February 4, 2021

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published a brochure summarising the achievements of the SVHC 2020 Roadmap, following its completion. The aim was to identify all relevant, currently known substances of very high concern (SVHCs) and include them on the Candidate List by 2020.

VF Corp acquires streetwear brand Supreme

Published: November 10, 2020

The U.S. headquartered footwear and apparel Group said the acquisition follows a long-standing relationship between Supreme and VF, with the Supreme brand a regular collaborator with VF’s Vans, The North Face and Timberland brands.

U.S and Brazil sign new protocol on trade rules and transparency

Published: October 28, 2020

Signed on October 19, the protocol updates the 2011 Agreement on Trade and Economic Cooperation (ATEC) with three new annexes comprising state-of-the-art provisions on Customs Administration and Trade Facilitation, Good Regulatory Practices, and Anticorruption.

Over 21,000 REACH substances listed by ECHA

Published: December 4, 2019

Divided into five pools, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published a list of over 21,000 REACH registered substances mapped in its 'chemical universe'.

Pakistan tanners demand revision of import duties

Published: May 7, 2019

The Pakistan Tanners Association (PTA) is reported to have asked Pakistan’s Ministry of Finance to revise the Statutory Regulatory Orders (SROs) on imports of tannery machinery and raw hides and skins, as well as the withdrawal of import tax on basic chemicals.

Fungicides – meeting regulatory & RSL requirements

Published: January 22, 2015

A Restricted Substances List (RSL), or the more recent Manufacturers Restricted Substances List (MRSL), notifies us of those chemicals that should either not be used in leather processing, or specifies a maximum allowed level of use. The chemicals on these lists originate from government regulation of potentially hazardous substances (it is the duty of governments to protect the health of their citizens and the environment) or from various brands or eco-label agencies whose desire is to promote “greener” or “safer” products by restricting chemicals that are perceived to be hazardous (Fig 1).