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US government calls for input to define ‘sustainable chemistry’

US Office of Science and Technology Policy requests information on the term “sustainable chemistry”; seeks to create definition to guide federal policies, initiatives, and funding; stakeholders can submit information until June 3, 2022

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US taking steps to measure, mitigate PFAS exposure

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EU surveys consumers on nanotechnology

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Updated version of Louisville Charter for Safer Chemicals released

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Canada paves way for future regulations on plastics

Government lists plastic products in Schedule 1 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) as “toxic”; legal step required in order to move forward with new regulation, product restrictions; will support government in implementing national plastic plans