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Chemical regulation is the legislative intent of various national laws or international initiatives. These regulations and laws define further regulations to be implemented locally, and exposure or emission limits are set. Chemical regulations are critical to ensure that chemicals for sale and use do not harm human health or the environment. Often, different countries have their own regulatory agencies overseeing the enforcement of these laws. All manufacturers, importers, downstream users, and traders engaged in chemicals should fulfill the obligations of local official agencies on chemicals.

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Food regulations refer to a series of laws and administrative regulations that regulate all aspects of the food supply chain, such as food supply, food production, and food distribution, to ensure and maintain food safety. All participants in the food supply chain should strictly abide by specific laws and regulations to prevent food safety issues from occurring. Regulations on food also include standards for the importation of foods to protect a country's economy and consumers by avoiding the risk of foodborne contamination in the food supply chain.

Why are food regulations important?

Prevention of food safety concerns
Preservation of food security
Protection against deceptive practices
Improve consumers' way of living and economic well-being

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Pharmaceutical regulations refer to a series of laws and administrative regulations that governments take to ensure the safety, effectiveness, and quality of drugs as well as the relevance and accuracy of product information. Each country has its own regulations that apply to manufacturing, innovation, drug testing, marketing, and post-market research. Compliance with obligations under local pharmaceutical regulations by companies engaged in pharmaceutical-related trade plays an important role in ensuring the safety and effectiveness of approved medicines and protecting the health and safety of the public. To improve health status, therapeutic products must be registered in most jurisdictions before they are allowed to be sold. Both domestically produced products and products imported from other countries are subject to regulation.

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Cosmetics-related enterprises should engage in production and operation activities in accordance with local laws, regulations, mandatory national standards, and technical specifications to ensure the quality and safety of cosmetics. All participants in the cosmetics supply chain, including manufacturers, importers, downstream users, and traders, can learn what they need to do in the process of export or research and development through the following links.

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In different regions, the use of pesticides and biocides is regulated by relevant local government departments. This page focuses on final or proposed laws, regulations, policies, and guidance issued by regulatory agencies to address pesticide and biocides compliance and enforcement issues. These regulations cover sales restrictions, proper use, storage, and disposal of pesticides and biocides.

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Biocidal Products Regulation

Medical devices are of crucial significance for diagnosing, treating, and preventing diseases. To ensure the safety of medical devices and avoid potential risks, different countries have developed their own regulatory regulations. The following links cover classification, registration requirements, manufacturing regulations, product listing, and labeling of medical devices.