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Is hydroquinone allowed in cosmetics in Canada?
Yes, but only for three restricted uses. Health Canada's Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist lists hydroquinone (CAS 123-31-9; synonym 1,4-dihydroxybenzene) as…
How are medical devices classified in India?
India sorts medical devices into four risk classes under Rule 4 of the Medical Devices Rules, 2017 (G.S.R. 78(E), 31 January 2017): Class A (low risk), Class…
What is the general environmental duty in Victoria?
In Victoria, the general environmental duty (GED) is set out in section 25 of the Environment Protection Act 2017.
Wat betekenen de gevaarsymbolen op een etiket?
Op een etiket in de EU staan negen gevarenpictogrammen (GHS01 t/m GHS09).
¿Qué pide la NOM 256 a las empresas de control de plagas?
La NOM-256-SSA1-2012 (DOF, nota 5286029, 29/01/2013) obliga a los establecimientos y al personal que prestan servicios urbanos de control de plagas a cumplir…
Come faccio a sapere se un prodotto fitosanitario è stato revocato?
Per sapere se un prodotto fitosanitario è stato revocato in Italia si consulta la Banca dati dei prodotti fitosanitari del Ministero della Salute.
DHA serve para quê?
Na regulação, "DHA" costuma ser o ácido docosa-hexaenoico, um ácido graxo ômega-3.
What is cadmium and why is it restricted?
Cadmium (CAS 7440-43-9, EC 231-152-8) is a metal. In the EU it and its compounds are restricted because they are classified as a carcinogen, a suspected…
食品添加物とは何ですか？
食品添加物とは、日本の食品衛生法では、食品の製造の過程で使うか、食品の加工または保存のために、食品に添加、混和、浸潤その他の方法で使用する物をいいます（第4条第2項）。食品そのものとは別の法的な区分で、原則として販売や使用に国の認可（指定）が必要です。
Is animal testing for cosmetics banned in the EU?
Yes. Under Article 18 of the EU Cosmetics Regulation, Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, there is both a testing ban and a marketing ban.
Quando serve la valutazione di impatto ambientale?
In Italia la VIA serve per i progetti che possono avere impatti ambientali significativi e negativi (art. 6, comma 5, D.Lgs.
What does the EU cosmetics regulation require?
Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 lets a cosmetic product onto the EU market only if four things are in place before launch.
What is the CPCB?
The CPCB is India's Central Pollution Control Board. Its own site describes it as "a statutory organisation" that "was constituted in September, 1974 under…
Was regelt die Grundwasserverordnung?
Die Grundwasserverordnung (GrwV) ist die deutsche Umsetzung der EU-Grundwasserrichtlinie 2006/118/EG.
Il tunnel carpale è una malattia professionale?
Sì. In Italia la sindrome del tunnel carpale è una malattia professionale tabellata.
What counts as greenwashing?
Greenwashing is an environmental claim that makes a product, brand or business look better for the environment than it really is.
Vad kräver produktsäkerhetslagen av den som säljer produkter?
Kort svar: För varor som släppts ut på marknaden från och med 13 december 2024 ställs kraven på säljare inte längre främst i produktsäkerhetslagen (2004:451).
Has the FDA finalized its guidance on prescription drug companion apps?
Yes. FDA's guidance page now lists "Regulatory Considerations for Prescription Drug Use-Related Software" (the guidance that covers prescription drug…
Is octocrylene still allowed in sunscreen in the EU?
Yes. Octocrylene (CAS 6197-30-4, EC 228-250-8) is still an authorised UV filter in the EU.
Is EPA extending the TCE ban compliance deadlines?
Yes, but only for some uses. On October 14, 2026, EPA proposed pushing back two deadlines in the 2024 TCE rule, and the proposal is not final yet.