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AUSTRALIA NICNAS Will Hold Training And Outreach Sessions: The National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) will be conducting stakeholder training and awareness sessions in major capital cities and selected regional areas in coming months, and it seeks expressions of interest from those wishing to attend. According to NICNAS, the topics to be discussed include: The sessions are intended for new registrants and those unfamiliar with the NICNAS scheme. More...
AUSTRALIA Australia Publishes Eighth Tranche Of IMAP Assessments: The National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) published for public comment the eighth tranche of human health and environmental assessments for chemicals identified as part of the Stage One implementation of the Inventory Multi-Tiered Assessment and Prioritization (IMAP) Framework. NICNAS states that it seeks comments where information that has the potential to affect the outcome of an...
CANADA Canada Begins Consultation On Potential Amendments To The E2 Regulations: On March 10, 2014, Canada began a public consultation on potential amendments to the Environmental Emergency (E2) regulations. Canada states that the amendments are intended “to better protect Canadians and their environment from environmental emergencies, and to provide the regulated community with clarity on existing regulatory requirements.” Canada lists the following key elements of the...
AUSTRALIA NICNAS Seeks Feedback On Proposed Draft Guidelines On The Confidential Section Of The AICS: The National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) is seeking comment on draft guidelines relating to listing chemicals on the confidential section of the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS). NICNAS seeks stakeholder views on the clarity and practicality of the draft guidelines, and the proposed approach to handle applications currently awaiting a...
AUSTRALIA Australia Seeks Comment On Sixth Tranche Of IMAP Assessments: The National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) has published for public comment the sixth tranche of human health and environmental assessments for chemicals identified as part of the Stage One implementation of the Inventory Multi-Tiered Assessment and Prioritization (IMAP) Framework. NICNAS requests comments where information that has the potential to affect the outcome of an assessment...
AUSTRALIA Australia Seeks Comment On Fifth Tranche Of IMAP Assessments: The National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) has published for public comment the fifth tranche of human health and environmental assessments for chemicals identified as part of the Stage One implementation of the Inventory Multi-Tiered Assessment and Prioritization (IMAP) Framework. NICNAS requests comments where information that has the potential to affect the outcome of an assessment...
CHINA China Consults On Draft GHS Standards: China held a public consultation on the Phrase and Codification of Chemical Hazard Statements, which are draft Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) standards for pictograms, hazard and precautionary statements, and codes for chemicals. The draft standards are based on the fourth edition of the GHS. The final standards will supplement standards GB/T 16483-2008 on safety data sheets (SDS) and GB 15258-2009 on...
AUSTRALIA NICNAS Changes Registration Structure For Industrial Chemicals: The National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) announced that beginning September 1, 2013, it will have four levels of registration, with a new level for commercial introducers (manufacturers or importers) of relevant industrial chemicals with an annual value of less than $100,000. The change means current registrants at the lower tier of registration (under $500,000) will be split...
AUSTRALIA Australia Seeks Comment On Third Batch Of Stage One IMAP Assessments: On May 16, 2013, the National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) published for public comment the third batch of human health and environmental assessments for chemicals identified as part of the Stage One implementation of the Inventory Multi-Tiered Assessment and Prioritization (IMAP) Framework. NICNAS requests comments where information that has the potential to affect the...
AUSTRALIA NICNAS Releases Second Batch Of IMAP Assessments: The National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) began a public comment period on the assessment outcomes of the second batch Inventory Multi-tiered Assessment and Prioritization (IMAP) assessments. NICNAS released the following information: NICNAS states that comments provided should be evidence-based and highlight the relevance of submitted information. Comments are due May 7, 2013. More...