MERCOSUR has released a statement announcing the decision on the suspension of Paraguay from MERCOSUR. It has also released a statement announcing the incorporation of Venezuela to MERCOSUR.

The purpose of this Act is to minimize the amount of waste generated from electrical and electronic equipment and batteries and accumulators.

The Regulation calls out several specific cosmetic products that are prohibited in Argentina, including but not limited to specific brands of lipstick and specific brands of hair treatment products. 

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has posted its final decision on the scheduling of DMAA, an ingredient used in some sports supplements.  The inclusion in Appendix C of the Poisons Standard means that that the sale, supply and use of DMAA will be prohibited.

The draft Resolution would prohibit the manufacture, importation, and marketing of feeding bottles and other similar items used to feed infants that contain Bisphenol A (BPA).

PL 4845-D-2012 would enact essentially the EU WEEE Directive into local law and lay the groundwork for an Argentine RoHS system.

This guidance document is a non-binding document intended to provide guidelines to help Member States and stakeholders making the distinction between toys and packaging.