Intertek Blog: Chemicals
02 Apr 2025
Why the EU Cares About Microplastics and Why You Should Too
Navigating the EU Microplastics Regulation with Intertek
26 Mar 2025
Important Information for Importers and Manufacturers of Substances that are Regulated under the Food and Drug Act (F&DA)
Are your substances subject to the Canadian New Substances Notification Regulations?
20 Nov 2024
Proposed Amendments to the Pest Control Products Regulations in Canada
The Potential Impacts of PMRA’s Transformation on Your Business
08 Nov 2024
Why C-14 Testing is Superior to Mass Balancing: A Critical Follow-Up
Discover why Carbon-14 (C-14) testing outperforms traditional mass balancing in accurately measuring bio-based content in feedstocks and fuels.
29 Oct 2024
Why C-14 Testing is Essential for Feedstocks and Fuels
Accurate identification of bio-based content in feedstocks and fuels is crucial for sustainability, and Carbon-14 (C-14) testing offers a reliable solution for innovation and regulatory compliance.
09 Oct 2024
Understanding India’s Manufacture, Storage, and Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules, 1989
Implemented under India's Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, these rules protect health and the environment from chemical hazards.
12 Sep 2024
PFAS and Regulatory Updates in Canada Including a Canadian PFAS' Reporting Rule
Canada is tightening PFAS regulations and reporting requirements, with feedback due soon
29 Aug 2024
Last Chance for Complying with the 2024 CDR Submission
The 2024 Chemical Data Reporting period is from June 1 to September 30, covering production data from 2020 to 2023.
29 Aug 2024
EPA Ramps Up Reporting Requirements for PFAS
The EPA's new rule demands detailed PFAS reporting from November 13, 2023
12 Jun 2024
New Approach Methodologies for Animal Testing
Moving Towards Greater Regulatory Acceptance
28 May 2024
Understanding PFAS Regulations and Their Impact on Medical Devices
The Role of PFAS in Medical Devices and the Implications for Industry Compliance
05 Mar 2024
A Year In Review: Global Chemical Regulatory Updates 2023
Explore 2023's global chemical regulatory updates ensuring safety, management, and responsible use across borders in diverse measures & standards.
18 Dec 2023
Mandatory Notice Regarding Substances under the Chemicals Management Plan - 2023
Notice with respect to certain substances under the Chemicals Management Plan pertaining to 850 substances identified as a priority for information gathering
25 Aug 2023
CEPA Reform 2023
Environment and Climate Change Canada and Health Canada Introduce Bill S-5: Strengthening Environmental Protection for a Healthier Canada Act
30 May 2023
New Classification Labelling and Packaging Regulation (CLP) Hazard Classes
New Endocrine, PBT/vPvB, and PMT/vPvM endpoints
16 May 2023
Supporting Pesticide Device Efficacy Claims in Canada
Do you have the data to back up your product?
02 May 2023
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) Regulations
Understanding the Volatile Organic Compound Concentration Limits for Certain Products Regulations in Canada
14 Apr 2023
Proposed Biocide Regulation in Canada
Biocides Look for a Regulation to Call Home in Canada
07 Feb 2023
Pesticide Reporting in Canada and the United States
Are You Fulfilling Your Requirements?
13 Oct 2022
“REACH”-ing for Answers
How Intertek can support you and your supply chain in navigating Turkish REACH
27 Sep 2022
See “EU” Later!
How Intertek can support you and your supply chain in navigating UK REACH post-Brexit
15 Sep 2022
Your India REACH Superhero: The Authorized Representative
How Intertek can support you and your supply chain in navigating India REACH
25 Aug 2022
The regulatory landscape in Latin America is changing fast!
Las Regulaciones Químicas de América Latina Están Cambiando Rápidamente, Muy Rápido
09 Aug 2022
Manufactured Items – The times they are a-changing!
Are any of your substances intended to be released from a manufactured item?
28 Jul 2022
Is Your Product a Microbial Consortium or a Mixture of Strains?
Knowing can clarify your path to regulatory compliance
12 Jul 2022
Substances in Products Regulated Under Canada’s Food and Drugs Act
Are you subject to the New Substances Notification Regulations?
30 Jun 2022
Did you know that the transition period for exemptions under NICNAS expires 31 August 2022?
Importers and manufacturers will soon need to categorize their industrial chemicals into one of the introduction categories set out under AICIS
14 Jun 2022
Pesticide Device Regulation in Canada - Update
Regulatory Amendment for UV-Emitting and Ozone-Generating Devices
31 May 2022
In the hot seat: Acrylamide-related changes to California Proposition 65 Regulations for foods that undergo cooking or heat processing
Injunction for acrylamide-related lawsuits upheld and new proposed warnings labels for acrylamide in food
05 Apr 2022
Update: Biocides: Access to the Market in Great Britain
Key Information Following Brexit
29 Mar 2022
Update: Health Canada’s Revised In Commerce List
Have your substances been removed from the Revised In Commerce List?
10 Aug 2021
U.S. EPA Establishment Requirements for Pesticides and Related Devices
Do I Need an Establishment Number?
13 Jul 2021
Pesticide Device Regulation in Canada
New Developments for UV and Ozone-Generating Devices
03 Aug 2020
Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) in Effect
Highlights of the AICIS, Annual Record-Keeping & Reporting Requirements and Transitional Rules
22 Jun 2020
Restricted Substances under the New Medical Devices Regulation
Number of restricted substances will increase every year
19 Jun 2020
New EU Medical Devices Regulation/In Vitro Diagnostics Regulation
Challenges and transitions
05 May 2020
Incorporating Recycled Polymers and Plastics
Testing Considerations for Sustainability Goals
23 Mar 2020
Removal of non-industrial chemicals from the NICNAS Inventory
Deadline to review the list and comment on the removal of any non-industrial chemicals is March 31, 2020
16 Dec 2019
UPDATE – The Government of Canada’s Approach to Promote Transparency in Chemicals Management
Can I Now Share Your Secret?
22 Oct 2019
IMO 2020 0.50% Global Sulphur Cap
Intertek's outlook on the introduction of 0.50% m/m Sulphur Fuels in Africa and opportunities in the Bunker Industry
23 Jul 2019
Protective Coatings and Films on Metals
Ensuring Performance in Products from Bridges to Engines
07 Jun 2019
The Government of Canada’s Approach to Promote Transparency in Chemicals Management
Can I Tell You a Secret?
04 Jun 2019
Polymers and Plastics Series: Integrated Analytical Approaches
Solving Complex Polymer Packaging Problems
31 May 2019
Manufactured Items may be Subject to the New Substances Notification Regulations
The Times They are a Changin'!
28 May 2019
Deconstructing Materials, Parts, and/or Subassemblies
Challenges in Chemical Regulatory Assessment
02 Apr 2019
Polymers and Plastics Series: Deformulation Strategies
Using Reverse Engineering for Insights and Answers
26 Feb 2019
EU REACH: January SVHC Additions
Why you should be interested in polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH)
06 Nov 2018
Measuring High- and Low-Density Content in Polyethylene Blends
How to Determine the Amount of PE Grade in a Given Product
02 Oct 2018
U.S. EPA implements new User Fees for the administration of the TSCA
Changes in the adjustments of fees will begin fiscal year 2019 (effective October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019)
28 Aug 2018
Regulatory Update on K-REACH 2018 Revision
New Implementation Rules Have Been Released: Existing Substance Pre-Reporting deadline is 30 June 2019
31 Jul 2018
California Proposition 65 “Soft Targets” Beware
Retailers and Manufacturers must act now to meet August 30 Deadline
17 Jul 2018
Polymer Blog Series: Why perform rheology testing for polymers?
Optimising polymer product performance through in-depth understanding of the rheological properties
10 Apr 2018
Identification and Quantification of Volatile Organic Compounds in Food Contact Materials
Ensuring the safety of polymers used in food contact materials
30 Mar 2018
Changes to China RoHS Catalog Have Been Published
Compliance is mandatory for electrical and electronic products being sold into China
27 Mar 2018
ECHA's Warning Message to Chemical Industry
Companies must review quality of chemical data under REACH
20 Feb 2018
California Revises Proposition 65 Warning Requirements
New Regulations Become Operative on August 30, 2018
06 Feb 2018
2018 the Year of Increased EU REACH Enforcement
EU Manufacturers and Retailers Must Comply with Regulatory Requirements
30 Jan 2018
A brief look back at the U.S. EPA activities in 2017
Chemical manufacturers, importers, and processors must be aware of the activities of 2017 to be prepared for the 2018 changes or face loss of business
17 Oct 2017
US EPA's TSCA Risk Evaluation Rule is effective September 18, 2017 - What You Need to Know
Chemical manufacturers, importers, and processors must be prepared to identify current and/or foreseeable uses of in-commerce substances and may be required to perform further testing
22 Aug 2017
US EPA publishes the TSCA Prioritization Rule: Substances are to be designated as high-priority or low-priority
Chemical manufacturers, importers, and processors must be prepared to work with the EPA for high-priority substances under new rules.
01 Aug 2017
U.S. EPA issues TSCA Inventory Rest Rule: Substances are designated as 'active' and 'inactive'
Chemical manufacturers, importers, and processors must comply with upcoming reporting deadline or face loss of business
11 Jul 2017
Methylenediphenyl diisocyanates (MDIs) and Methylenediphenyl diamines (MDAs) Substance Grouping Update
Government of Canada's Final Screening Assessment, Proposed Risk Management Approach and Proposed application of the SNAc provisions
20 Jun 2017
Proposition 65 vs. Processed Food Companies - A New (Costly) Thorn in Your Side
The addition of furfuryl alcohol, a natural by-product of thermal food processing, to the Proposition 65 list will likely result in added litigation risks for food/beverage manufacturers selling products in California.
14 Jun 2017
Results of Health Canada’s prioritization of the Revised In Commerce List (ICL)
Immediate Actions May Be Required
08 Nov 2016
Understanding EU Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation Deadline
Manufacturers, importers or formulators must comply with EU Regulation (Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008)
01 Nov 2016
Understanding EU Cosmetics Regulation and Attaining Compliance
Cosmetic companies across Europe must comply with EU Cosmetics Regulation (Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009)
30 Aug 2016
Food Contact Regulatory Framework in China 2016
Intertek provides insights into how the regulations in China are shaping up and the potential effects on industry.
24 Jun 2016
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Reform
The Long Anticipated Modernization of the US Toxic Substances Control Act is Here
13 May 2016
US EPA 2016 Chemical Data Reporting: Are You Ready?
Intertek helps companies meet September 30, 2016 deadline
18 Mar 2016
Canada requests early industry engagement for Phase 3 of the Chemicals Management Plan (CMP3)
Intertek addresses impact on the Chemical Industry
15 Mar 2016
RoHS 2 Compliance for Household Appliances
Enforcement Update Infographic and Best Practices Suggestions
18 Feb 2016
Final Countdown for Phase I Existing Substance Registration in Taiwan
Are you ready for the March 31 deadline?
12 Feb 2016
The Deadline for Non-Disclosure Request of Trade Secrets in Korea is Feb. 29, 2016
Companies are required to ACT NOW!
08 Oct 2015
REACH 2018: Plan, Gather, Implement
Intertek expert Joyce Borkhoff launches the countdown to REACH blog series.
10 Aug 2015
Evolution of Chemical Regulations and Their Effect on Industry
An overview of standards, and how to establish a chemical management program
25 Jun 2015
Latest Update to California's Proposition 65 List Will Impact Manufacturers Worldwide
Bisphenol A (BPA) Added to List of Chemicals Considered Toxic in the State of California
30 Sep 2014
Just How Can I Achieve 'Asset Light Expansion' in my Growth Markets? Part 2
Examining the options in terms of outsourcing, partnering or building your own laboratory facilities for quality and safety testing
25 Sep 2014
Just How Can I Achieve 'Asset Light Expansion' in my Growth Markets?
Examining the options in terms of outsourcing, partnering or building your own laboratory facilities for quality and safety testing.
16 Sep 2014
Is your consumer product in compliance with California Proposition 65?
Failure to be in compliance can lead to law suits, heavy penalties and court-mandated reformulation.
26 Aug 2014
Part 3 of 3: Mixtures, Manufactured Items and Products
Are you making or importing a Product? Are you sure?
05 Mar 2014
Part 2 of 3: Mixtures, Manufactured Items and Products
Are you making or importing a mixture? Are you sure?