In 2018, a memorandum of understanding and cooperation for the management of chemicals was signed between Argentina and Brazil. Among the objectives, the memorandum aimed to exchange information (including the Brazilian study on chemical management) and to strengthen collaboration in the design of policies, regulations, and regulatory instruments for the management of chemical substances.

The National Law for the Management of the Risk of Chemical Substances was published in June 2019 with the purpose to create a harmonized inventory at the national level for all chemical substances produced or introduced in the territory. It was also published to strengthen the mechanisms for risk evaluation and management. The system is similar to the one proposed in Brazil: it will be implemented in phases; the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development is the main agency in charge; chemicals will be evaluated by a special committee that will create a hazardous chemical list (and will be prioritized for risk management); a three year adaptation time; and manufacturers’ and importers’ mandatory annual updates to the system will follow. 

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Argentinian Registry of Chemical Precursors Fees for 2023

Apr-24-2023

The Argentinian government has published the fees for registration, importation, notification, fines and tariffs for 2023 regarding the Registry of Chemical Precursors crea...

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Argentina implements simplified labelling and registration requirements for cosmetics and personal care products

Nov-21-2022

On September 29, 2022, Argentina enacted Provision 7809/2022 which puts in force the MERCOSUR Technical Regulation on labelling for personal hygiene products, cosmetics and...

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