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Notes on doing the research.

Industry-neutral writing about the work itself: how to cite a paragraph, when to stop, and what a trail is for. Not product announcements.

GUIDE · 2026-10-06 · 5 min
BPA receipts and thermal paper rules in the EU, UK and US

BPA receipts face a 0.02% limit in the EU and GB from 2 January 2020. BPS replaced much of that paper, and BPA-free is not the same as phenol-free.

GUIDE · 2026-10-06 · 6 min
When you need an environmental audit in Victoria and who does it

Learn when Victoria requires an environmental audit, who can conduct it, how a preliminary risk screen works and what the audit statement means.

GUIDE · 2026-10-06 · 5 min
FD&C colors in food, the certified list and how FDA checks them

FD&C colors are synthetic food dyes that FDA lists in 21 CFR Part 74 and certifies batch by batch. Seven are allowed in US food. Red No. 3 ends in 2027.

GUIDE · 2026-10-06 · 5 min
GESTIS-Stoffdatenbank richtig nutzen mit Suche und Datenblatt

Die GESTIS-Stoffdatenbank des IFA ist kostenlos und hat Datenblätter zu rund 8.800 Reinstoffen. So suchen Sie nach Name oder CAS und lesen ein Datenblatt.

GUIDE · 2026-10-06 · 6 min
Is glyfosaat verboden? De regels in Nederland en de EU in 2026

Glyfosaat is niet volledig verboden in Nederland. De EU-goedkeuring loopt tot 2033. Lees wat geldt voor landbouw, particulieren en ander gebruik.

GUIDE · 2026-10-06 · 4 min
Miljøgifter i Norge med eksempler, prioritetslista og forbud

Miljøgifter brytes ned sakte og kan hope seg opp og gi langtidsskader. Se norske eksempler, prioritetslista, forbud og regler om varsling ved eksport.

GUIDE · 2026-10-06 · 8 min
Nanotechnology in cosmetics and how the EU, UK and US regulate it

Nanotechnology in cosmetics means nano ingredients such as zinc oxide in sunscreen. Compare EU and GB labelling and notification rules with the US safety requirements.

GUIDE · 2026-10-06 · 5 min
R22 phase out dates in the US, India and UK, and what replaced it

The US R22 phase out ended HCFC-22 production and import in 2020. Existing systems can still be serviced. India allows limited servicing until 2040.

GUIDE · 2026-10-06 · 7 min
Waste tracking in Australia, from Queensland to interstate loads

Waste tracking in Australia: how each state tracks hazardous waste, what J120 and N120 mean, Queensland certificates and NEPM interstate rules.

GUIDE · 2026-10-05 · 6 min
Is bamboe servies veilig en mag het nog verkocht worden in de EU?

Kunststof bamboe servies met bamboevezel mag niet worden verkocht in de EU. Lees welke regels gelden voor echt bamboe en melamine en wat de NVWA vond.

GUIDE · 2026-10-05 · 1 min
トルエンは劇物?指定令の該当号と混合物の扱い、メタノール・アセトニトリル等の濃度基準

トルエンは毒物及び劇物取締法の劇物です。指定令第2条第1項第七十六号の二は原体のみを指定し、含有製剤や濃度除外の規定はありません。混合物は他の成分の指定も確認します。メタノール、キシレン、アセトニトリル、苛性ソーダなどの該当号と濃度基準、劇物表示やSDSに関わる主な注意点を説明します。

GUIDE · 2026-10-05 · 7 min
China food safety standards and the GB rules exporters need

China food safety standards are mandatory GB standards from the NHC and SAMR. Imports must meet them. Labelling standards apply from March 2027.

GUIDE · 2026-10-05 · 7 min
Corantes alimentares permitidos no Brasil e quais fazem mal

Corantes alimentares são aditivos que dão cor ao alimento. Veja a lista da Anvisa (IN 211/2023), a regra do rótulo e a IDA dos principais corantes.

GUIDE · 2026-10-05 · 5 min
E-Phy ANSES, trouver l'AMM, les usages et le statut d'un produit

E-Phy est le catalogue ANSES des produits phyto autorisés en France. Cherchez par nom ou n° d'AMM pour voir doses, DAR, ZNT et dates de retrait.

GUIDE · 2026-10-05 · 7 min
Icaridina o DEET: concentración, niños, embarazo y mosquito tigre

La icaridina es un repelente aprobado en la UE hasta 2032. Qué concentración usar, desde qué edad, en el embarazo y frente a DEET, IR3535 y citriodiol.

GUIDE · 2026-10-05 · 3 min
Malattia professionale definizione e differenza con l'infortunio

La malattia professionale è un'infermità contratta a causa del rischio delle lavorazioni. Definizione INAIL, tabelle 2023 e differenza con l'infortunio.

GUIDE · 2026-10-05 · 7 min
Skin lightening cream UK law on hydroquinone, mercury, steroids

UK skin lightening creams must meet cosmetics rules. Hydroquinone, mercury and steroids are banned in skin creams. Check importer and seller duties.

GUIDE · 2026-10-05 · 4 min
The AOAC use dilution test, its pass criteria and EPA's ATP

The use dilution test checks liquid disinfectants on 60 steel carriers. Hospital claims pass at no more than 3/60 and 6/60 positive carriers.

GUIDE · 2026-10-04 · 1 min
ヒヤリハットとは?意味・語源・ハインリッヒの法則と事故との違い、インシデントとの違いと活動の目的・進め方

ヒヤリハットとは、けがや病気に至らなかった危険な出来事です。意味と語源、英語表現、ハインリッヒの法則(1:29:300)、インシデントや労働災害との違いを解説。報告・共有から改善につなげる活動の目的と進め方、職場のあんぜんサイトの事例の探し方を、厚生労働省と労働局の公的資料で確認できます。

GUIDE · 2026-10-04 · 8 min
D.Lgs. 81/08, il Testo unico sicurezza aggiornato al 2026

Il D.Lgs. 81/08 è il Testo unico sicurezza sul lavoro del 9 aprile 2008: struttura, obblighi di datore e lavoratori, modifiche 2024-2026, testo vigente.

GUIDE · 2026-10-04 · 5 min
How to use the EU Pesticides Database to check a substance

The EU Pesticides Database is the Commission's free tool for active substance approvals, MRLs and emergency authorisations. Here is how to read it.

GUIDE · 2026-10-04 · 5 min
How to choose a food testing lab in India and read its report

Choose a food testing lab in India by checking its accreditation scope, FSSAI status, six-monthly testing duties and the limits used in its report.

GUIDE · 2026-10-04 · 7 min
Le glyphosate est-il interdit en France ? Les règles en 2026

Le glyphosate reste autorisé en France pour les professionnels, avec 10 produits et des doses plafonnées. Il est interdit aux particuliers depuis 2019.

GUIDE · 2026-10-04 · 7 min
GMP in Canada: Division 2 rules, GUI-0001 and inspections

GMP in Canada is law: Part C, Division 2 of the Food and Drug Regulations. How GUI-0001, Health Canada inspections and FDA cGMP fit together.

GUIDE · 2026-10-04 · 5 min
How to search and download NPRI data for a Canadian facility

NPRI data lists each Canadian facility's pollutant releases, disposals and transfers since 1993. Search it online, map it or download the open data files.

GUIDE · 2026-10-04 · 7 min
Scheda di sicurezza SDS, le 16 sezioni e chi deve fornirla

La scheda di sicurezza (SDS) ha 16 sezioni fissate dal REACH e dal reg. 2020/878. Chi deve fornirla, quando aggiornarla, come leggerla e dove trovarla.

GUIDE · 2026-10-03 · 6 min
BPA in Canada, from the CEPA toxic listing to BPA-free labels

Canada listed BPA as toxic under CEPA in 2010. Polycarbonate baby bottles and cosmetics are prohibited. Food cans and thermal receipts are not.

GUIDE · 2026-10-03 · 6 min
Etiquetado textil en España y requisitos de la etiqueta

El etiquetado textil en España sigue el Reglamento (UE) 1007/2011 y el Real Decreto 928/1987. Nombres de fibra, porcentajes, tolerancias e idioma.

GUIDE · 2026-10-03 · 4 min
What a food hygiene rating means and how the 0 to 5 score works

A food hygiene rating scores businesses from 0 to 5 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Learn what each score means and how inspectors set it.

GUIDE · 2026-10-03 · 6 min
Phthalates in cosmetics and the EU, GB and US state bans

Phthalates in cosmetics face listed bans in the EU and GB, a class ban in Washington and a DBP and DEHP ban in California. US federal law bans none.

GUIDE · 2026-10-03 · 4 min
What is RIDDOR? Meaning, the 2013 regulations and who reports

RIDDOR stands for the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013, the GB law on reporting serious work incidents to HSE.

GUIDE · 2026-10-03 · 5 min
How the SCIP database works and who must notify ECHA in 2026

The SCIP database is ECHA's register of articles holding Candidate List SVHCs above 0.1% w/w. Who must notify, what to submit, and the repeal status.

GUIDE · 2026-10-02 · 6 min
Glyphosate in food, legal limits and ADIs compared by country

Glyphosate in food is legal up to crop MRLs and shows up most in wheat, oats, barley and soybeans. ADIs differ: EU 0.5, Codex 0-1, EPA chronic RfD 1.0.

GUIDE · 2026-10-02 · 4 min
Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD) uses, CAS numbers and bans

Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD) is a brominated flame retardant once used in polystyrene insulation. The EU trace limit is 75 mg/kg. China bans it.

GUIDE · 2026-10-02 · 3 min
Humira package insert and where to find the current FDA label

The current Humira package insert is FDA supplement S-425, Revised 12/2025, on Drugs@FDA (BLA 125057) and DailyMed. Where to get it and what it contains.

GUIDE · 2026-10-02 · 5 min
Natasha's Law explained, allergen labels for UK PPDS food

Natasha's Law requires UK food prepacked for direct sale to carry its name and a full ingredients list with the 14 allergens emphasised, from 1 Oct 2021.

GUIDE · 2026-10-01 · 6 min
Controlled substance schedules I to V and the official DEA list

A controlled substance schedule is one of five US categories (I to V) set by the Controlled Substances Act. The binding list is 21 CFR Part 1308.

GUIDE · 2026-10-01 · 8 min
Environmental clearance in India, who needs EC and how to apply

Environmental clearance (EC) is prior approval under the EIA Notification 2006 for listed projects. See Category A vs B, the process, documents and SEIAA.

GUIDE · 2026-09-30 · 7 min
How to use the CosIng database to check a cosmetic ingredient

CosIng is the European Commission's free database of cosmetic ingredients, INCI names and Annex entries. How to search it and what it can't tell you.

METHOD · 2026-09-08 · 7 min
Evaluating an answer you did not write

A short checklist for reading a cited regulatory answer under time pressure, whether it came from a colleague, a consultant or a research agent.

WORK · 2026-09-07 · 7 min
The first pass, before the consultant

Retainers are for judgement. Status checks, scope questions and cross-market deltas should not wait for a kickoff call. How to split the work.

METHOD · 2026-09-05 · 9 min
How to read an annex without getting lost

Most of the binding detail in a modern instrument lives in a table. A short method for not missing the row that actually applies.

TRUST · 2026-09-02 · 8 min
When the record is silent

The most expensive regulatory answers are the ones that fill a gap with a plausible sentence. How to treat silence as a finding.

RESEARCH · 2026-08-26 · 10 min
The same duty, several markets

Cross-market regulatory questions fail when they are answered as eight separate memos. How to ask for the differences that actually change the work.

METHOD · 2026-08-19 · 8 min
What a research trail is for

An answer without a method is a claim. Why the steps behind a regulatory answer belong on the same page as the sentence you will quote.

METHOD · 2026-08-12 · 9 min
Cite the paragraph, not the document title

A regulatory answer you cannot re-find is not an answer. How to pin a claim to the instrument, annex and paragraph someone else can open.