India Sets Up ‘Global Tariff and Trade Helpdesk’ through Evolving Trade Landscape

In a proactive move to support Indian exporters and importers navigating the complexities of the global trade environment, the central government has operationalised a dedicated ‘Global Tariff and Trade Helpdesk’. DGFT and the Department of Commerce announced the initiative on April 11th in order to address emerging trade issues including tariff changes, import surges, and […]

EU Moves to Reduce Animal Testing with Updated Chemical Safety Regulations

A proposed modification to the European Union’s REACH rule will significantly refine and minimise animal testing in chemical safety evaluations. This program focusses on Commission Regulation (EC) No 440/2008, which outlines the permitted chemical testing procedures under REACH, the EU’s system for chemical registration, evaluation, authorisation, and restriction. A draft legislation, which is presently out […]