All Legislation articles – Page 9
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Chemical regulation reform gains momentum in both chambers of US Congress
Bipartisan bill to revamp outdated legislation is advancing in the Senate and the House, but the window to enact reform could be narrow
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UK launches universal ban on legal highs
The government will make it illegal to sell any psychoactive substance in a bid to crack down on designer drugs
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California demands warning labels for BPA
Despite safety evidence, the state has added BPA to its list of cancer-linked chemicals under ‘Proposition 65’
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Court rejects Spain’s challenge to EU patent reform
Single patent system in Europe overcomes major obstacle
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UK ordered to clean up NO2 pollution immediately
Government must come up with a new plan to tackle illegal pollution by the end of the year
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Science skirmishes continue on Capitol Hill
Republican research funding bill faces opposition from science and academic research groups
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Future of GM in Germany hangs in the balance
German science academy speaks out in favour of GM crops as debate begins on whether to ban them
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Fears UK government scientists could be gagged by new rules
Civil service code changes mean government employees need ministerial permission to speak to the press
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Reform of US chemical safety rules back on
Bipartisan bill to revamp the US Toxic Substances Control Act is backed by the chemical industry and even a major environmental group
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Split opens up on Capitol Hill over science funding
Criticism of research grants and a power shift in Congress spark concern that budgets and independence will be cut
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US universities back new bill to curb patent trolls
Academic research community endorses competing legislation as harmless to university tech transfer
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US universities warn against patent reform proposals
Congress is considering legislation that would devastate university technology transfer, more than 140 universities caution
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Traits not technology should govern EU GM laws, MPs say
UK science and technology committee says European rules are flawed and need changing
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US on track to phase out most long-chain perfluorinated chemicals this year
Discontinuation deadline likely to be met, with measures in place to prevent these chemicals re-entering the US market
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Europe mulls laws to tackle microplastic scourge
Move follows call by five EU states to ban microplastics in consumer care products
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New EU law set to open door to GM crops
Legislation that will let member states ban GMOs expected to ease approval of GM crops by Europe
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US science funder updates policy on same sex partners
National Institutes of Health now recognises same sex marriages in its grants policies
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Chemical facility anti-terrorism laws renewed for four years
Extensions to the legislation are meant to speed up processes and make it more efficient
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Canadian clamp down on mercury
New rules will ban making and importing most mercury-containing products
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Republican gains may spur US chemical rules reform
Industry groups suggest new Congress will clear the way for modernisation of 40-year-old legislation