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UKRAINE: Draft law on Classification, Packaging and Labelling of Chemical Products

Ukraine is reviewing a proposed draft Technical Regulation (TR) on the Classification, Packaging and Labelling of Chemical Products (the "Ukrainian CLP Regulation"). 

The aim of the draft TR is to align the Ukrainian requirements with the Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (the CLP Regulation). 

Russia: Revised occupational safety rules for works at height

As of 1 January 2021, employers operating in Russia are required to comply with the revised occupational safety rules for works at height.

The revised rules have a new requirement to evaluate occupational risks associated with working at height.

Russia: Revised procedure for medical surveillance of workers

As of 1 April 2021, employers are required to follow the revised procedure for the medical surveillance of workers.

The revised procedure repeals the procedure adopted by Order No. 302n of 12 April 2011.

The revised procedure provides the possibility of electronic exchange of documents. For example, it will be possible to issue an electronic referral for a medical examination, provided that both the employer and the employee have registered in the electronic signature system.

Ukraine: Draft law on Chemical Safety

Ukraine has published draft law on Chemical Safety. The aim of the draft Law is to create a regulatory framework for chemical management and to clearly define powers and responsibilities of businesses and government agencies.

The draft Law would implement GHS classification and labelling into the national legal system.

EAEU: Revised list of standards for perfumery and cosmetics

The EurAsian Economic Commission Board has updated the lists of standards the voluntary use of which ensures compliance with the EAEU Technical Regulation on the Safety of Perfumery and Cosmetic Products.

The list of standards has been supplemented by three new standards.

EAEU: Ecodesign requirements for energy-related products (ERPs)

EAEU has adopted Technical Regulation on Energy Efficiency of Energy-Consuming Devices (TR EAEU 048/2019) – the TR on Ecodesign. 

It is intended that the TR on Ecodesign enters into force some time in 2021 but not before 1 September 2021. 

The TR requires that equipment must have a device for controlling the power supply mode of at least one of the following types: 

Ukraine: List of Products Subject to Quotas and Licencing for 2021

As of 1 January 2021, organisations importing certain products and substances into Ukraine are required to obtain import licences and/or to observe the set importation quotas.

The list of products subject to export quotas includes precious metals (gold and silver) and scrap precious metals.

Uzbekistan: Amended Regulation on Mobile Device Registration

The Cabinet of Ministers of Uzbekistan adopted Resolution No. 828 of 31.12.2020 "On Amendments and Additions to the Regulation on the Procedure for Registration of Mobile Devices Used, Imported and Manufactured for Sale or Personal Use in the Republic of Uzbekistan".

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