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The Government of Pakistan has decided to restrict the import of chloroform (trichloromethane) following concerns over its widespread use and associated health and environmental risks, industry sources have confirmed. The move comes after the Pakistan Footwear Manufacturers Association (PFMA) and the Pakistan Chemical Manufacturers Association (PCMA) petitioned authorities to ban chloroform imports, citing its use […]
The Pakistan Chemical Manufacturers Association (PCMA) has taken a major step to reinforce its institutional presence in the federal capital by entering into an agreement with Capital Policy and Regulatory Solutions (CPRS). The partnership aims to enhance PCMA’s long-term strategic engagement with key Federal Government stakeholders. During the Executive Committee (E.C.) meeting, the Secretary General […]
Helsinki, 16 September 2025 — The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has rolled out the third expansion of its public chemicals database, ECHA CHEM, which now integrates regulatory overviews and outcomes from key EU chemical laws. This update makes information from various regulatory instruments more visible and easier to use, allowing stakeholders to more effectively track […]
KARACHI / ISLAMABAD, September 14–15, 2025 — In a welcome relief to Pakistan’s industrial and trading sectors, the government has extended the waiver on Dangerous Petroleum Licences (DPL) for import clearances of chemical and petrochemical industrial raw materials. The extension, officially communicated by the Department of Explosives in a letter dated September 10, 2025, will […]
