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Philippines Customs Reiterates Temporary Import-Clearance Arrangements for HUHS Products
Aug-31-2026
The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) has reiterated temporary documentary arrangements for imported Household/Urban Hazardous Substances (HUHS) while the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues its licensing and product-registration transition. Customs Memorandum Circular No. 201-2026 concerns the extension of the transitory period for HUHS product registration and mandatory labelling requirements....
Singapore Introduces Fee-Supported Registration Pathway for Clinically Important Medical Devices
Aug-31-2026
Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has introduced a Registration Support Initiative to help clinically important but unregistered medical devices transition from the Special Access Route (SAR) to formal registration. Published on 28 August 2026, the initiative is aimed particularly at devices serving small patient populations where limited commercial viability may...
BIS Invites Comments on Revised Heat-Resistant Aluminium Paint Standard
Aug-31-2026
On August 25, 2026, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) issued a Wide Circulation Draft proposing the first revision of IS 13183:1991, ‘Aluminium Paint, Heat Resistant – Specification’. The draft has been prepared by the Paints, Varnishes and Related Products Committee (CHD 20) and invites comments and suggestions from stakeholders...
Thailand Publishes 2026 HFC and HCFC Import-Allocation Recipients
Aug-31-2026
Thailand’s Department of Industrial Works (DIW), under the Ministry of Industry, has published the lists of companies receiving import-volume allocation rights for hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) for 2026. The official announcement was published on 26 August 2026, while both recipient lists are dated 21 August 2026. The publication identifies...
Vietnam Allows 12-Month Use of Existing Labels Following Company Name Changes
Aug-31-2026
Vietnam’s Government has introduced a temporary mechanism allowing qualifying companies to continue using existing labels and commercial packaging printed with their former corporate name. Resolution No. 39/2026/NQ-CP was issued and entered into force on 25 August 2026. The measure is intended to reduce unnecessary packaging destruction and reprinting costs where...
Vietnam Consults on Amendments to Key Chemicals Law Implementing Decrees
Aug-31-2026
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) has opened consultations on proposed amendments to Decree No. 24/2026/NĐ-CP and Decree No. 25/2026/NĐ-CP, two important implementing measures under the 2025 Chemicals Law. Both consultations opened on 20 August 2026, and comments must be submitted by 7 September 2026. The drafts were prepared...
Vietnam Amends 14 Technical Regulations on Mining Safety and Explosion-Protected Equipment
Aug-31-2026
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) issued Circular No. 44/2026/TT-BCT on 27 August 2026, amending 14 national technical regulations covering mining safety and explosion-protected electrical equipment used in underground mines. The Circular will enter into force on 1 November 2026. It is relevant to Vietnamese and foreign manufacturers, importers,...
Taiwan Designates Three Existing Chemicals for Hazard and Exposure Assessment by December 2027
Aug-30-2026
On August 18, 2026, Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment has designated three widely used existing chemical substances for the submission of hazard and exposure assessment information: carbon black, 4,4'-methylenediphenyl diisocyanate, and silicon carbide. These requirements apply to registrants whose registered quantities fall within Standard Registration Levels 2 to 4 and who...
China Reviews HCFC-22 Phase-Out, Carbon Market Policies and Vehicle Emissions
Aug-31-2026
On August 18, 2026, Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment has designated three widely used existing chemical substances for the submission of hazard and exposure assessment information: carbon black, 4,4'-methylenediphenyl diisocyanate, and silicon carbide. These requirements apply to registrants whose registered quantities fall within Standard Registration Levels 2 to 4 and who...
HSE Invites 2027 Export Notifications under GB PIC Regulation
Aug-03-2026
The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has invited companies to start submitting export notifications for hazardous chemicals listed under the Great Britain Prior Informed Consent (GB PIC) Regulation for exports planned in 2027. The reminder also highlights that the Special Reference Identification Number (Special RIN) procedure has been removed...
EU Proposes Extensive Revisions to RoHS Lead and Cadmium Exemptions
Aug-04-2026
On 8 July 2026, the European Commission published a draft Delegated Directive proposing updates to numerous exemptions for lead and cadmium under the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive (2011/65/EU). The proposal would amend Annexes III and IV based on technical assessments completed between 2020 and 2024. The proposal does...
China to End New Chemical Substance Environmental Management Filing System from 15 August 2026
Aug-04-2026
On August 4, 2026, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) issued the Notification on Matters Related to the Environmental Management Registration of New Chemical Substances in order to implement the Environmental Code of the People’s Republic of China and further refine environmental management of new chemical substances. The notification...
EPA Releases Draft Guidance on PFOA and PFOS in Biosolids
Aug-05-2026
On July 1, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released draft guidance on reducing potential risks associated with perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) in biosolids (treated sewage sludge). If finalized, the guidance would provide voluntary recommendations for wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs), related facilities, landowners, farmers, state...
Switzerland Adopts Comprehensive Packaging Ordinance
Aug-05-2026
The Swiss Federal Council has officially adopted the new Packaging Ordinance (Verpackungsverordnung, VerpV). The ordinance is designed to strengthen the circular economy frameworks and establishes mandatory recycling targets, extended producer responsibility (EPR), subsidiary take-back rules, and an advance disposal fee system for glass packaging. It replaces the existing Beverage Packaging...
Sweden Proposes National PFAS Ban for Selected Consumer Products
Aug-05-2026
On 23 July 2026, the Swedish government published a proposal to introduce a national restriction on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in selected consumer products. The proposal has been released for public consultation, with comments being accepted until 30 November 2026. If adopted, the new rules will enter into force...
Philippines Adds 81 Chemicals to PICCS Under DENR Administrative Order No. 2026-24
Aug-05-2026
The Philippine Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has added 81 chemicals to the Philippine Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS). The additions were issued through DENR Administrative Order No. 2026-24, signed on 11 May 2026 and published on 15 July 2026. The Order takes effect on 30...
Indonesia Proposes New Halal Certification and Import Compliance Procedures
Aug-05-2026
Indonesia’s Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency (BPJPH) has notified three draft regulations covering halal-certificate updates, ongoing compliance with the Halal Product Assurance System (SJPH), and conformity checks for foreign halal products entering Indonesia. The drafts were notified to the World Trade Organization under references G/TBT/N/IDN/188, G/TBT/N/IDN/189 and G/TBT/N/IDN/190. The proposed...
Vietnam Notifies Draft Law Overhauling National Food Safety Framework
Aug-05-2026
Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has notified a draft Food Safety Law that would replace the country’s 2010 Food Safety Law. Submitted to the World Trade Organization under notification G/SPS/N/VNM/187, the proposal covers food safety management throughout the supply chain, including domestic production, imports, exports, testing, traceability, labelling, advertising and incident...
Japan adds 38 new chemical substances under CSCL
Aug-06-2026
On 31 July 2026, Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), and Ministry of the Environment (MOE) jointly announced the addition of 38 new substances to the General Chemical Substance List under the Chemical Substance Control Law (CSCL). Under CSCL, chemical substances ...
EPA Extends Compliance Deadlines for PCE and CTC TSCA Rules
Aug-06-2026
On July 23, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule extending certain compliance deadlines under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) risk management rules for perchloroethylene (PCE) and carbon tetrachloride (CTC). According to EPA the revised timelines are intended to ensure that required worker protection measures...
EFSA Lowers Safe Exposure Level for Trifluoroacetic Acid (TFA)
Aug-07-2026
On 22 July 2026, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published a scientific report revising the consumer health-based guidance values for trifluoroacetic acid (TFA). TFA is a highly persistent degradation product that can be formed from certain PFAS, pesticide active substances, and other fluorinated chemicals. Following a thorough review of...
Taiwan Consults on GHS Revision 8 Amendments to Hazard Communication Rules (Updated)
Aug-28-2026
Update 26 August 2026: On 26 August 2026, Taiwan’s Ministry of Labor (MoL) published the final amendment to the Regulations for the Labeling and Hazard Communication of Hazardous Chemicals in the Official Gazette. The amended general provisions entered into force on the date of publication, while Appendix 1 of Article...
Colombia Modernizes Hazardous Waste Rules and Introduces Industrial Symbiosis Framework
Aug-07-2026
Colombia's Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development has issued Decree No. 0766 of 15 July 2026, which comprehensively updates the national regulatory framework for the generation, management, storage, utilization, and final disposal of hazardous waste (RESPEL). The Decree aims to strengthen hazardous waste management, promote the circular economy, and improve...
European Commission Updates PPWR FAQ Ahead of 12 August 2026 Application
Aug-07-2026
The European Commission has published the second edition of its Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on packaging and packaging waste (PPWR). This introduces new and updated guidance ahead of the Regulation's general application on 12 August 2026. The revised FAQ complements the Commission's Commission's earlier guidance document...
EU Bisphenol Restrictions for Food Contact Materials Take Effect While Great Britain Has Yet to Set an Implementation Date
Aug-07-2026
The first major compliance deadline under Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/3190 took effect on 20 July 2026, introducing new restrictions on bisphenol A (BPA) and other hazardous bisphenols in food contact materials (FCMs) across the European Union. From this date onwards, most FCMs first placed on the EU market must comply...
EU Bisphenol Restrictions for Food Contact Materials Take Effect While Great Britain Has Yet to Set an Implementation Date
Aug-07-2026
The first major compliance deadline under Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/3190 took effect on 20 July 2026, introducing new restrictions on bisphenol A (BPA) and other hazardous bisphenols in food contact materials (FCMs) across the European Union. From this date onwards, most FCMs first placed on the EU market must comply...
China Updates the Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances with 486 New Entries
Aug-07-2026
On 4 August 2026, China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) released Announcement No. 40 of 2026. announcing the latest update to the Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances in China (IECSC). The update adds 486 chemical substances, comprising four substances meeting the inventory inclusion criteria and 482 previously registered new...
EU Proposes Non-Approval of Three Active Substances Under the Biocidal Products Regulation
Aug-10-2026
On 6 August 2026, the European Union notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft Commission Implementing Decision proposing the non-approval of three active substances for specific product types under the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR) (Regulation (EU) No 528/2012). This follows the withdrawal of support for the affected active...
Great Britain Proposes New Mandatory Classifications for 20 Hazardous Chemical Substances
Aug-10-2026
On 7 August 2026, the United Kingdom notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a proposal to introduce new and revised mandatory classifications and labelling requirements for 20 hazardous chemical substances under the Great Britain Mandatory Classification and Labelling (GB MCL) List. The proposal, developed by the Health and Safety...
Ukraine Proposes New Chemical Safety Measures: Legislative Amendments and REACH-Aligned SDS Requirements
Aug-12-2026
On 28 July and 4 August 2026, the Ministry of Economy and Environment of Ukraine published two important draft regulatory acts concerning chemical safety management and chemical product information requirements. The proposed documents are another step in Ukraine’s ongoing efforts to align its chemical regulatory framework with European Union legislation,...
EU Proposes Stricter BPA Limit and New Fragrance Restriction for Toys
Aug-13-2026
The European Commission has proposed amendments to the EU Toy Safety Directive (2009/48/EC), which would significantly reduce the permitted migration limit for bisphenol A (BPA) in certain toys and prohibit the allergenic fragrance ingredient Lilial. The amendments would also update the provisions concerning testing methods for several chemicals. The draft...
Japan Revises CSCL New Chemical Notification Manual
Aug-17-2026
On 3 August 2026, Japan’s National Institute of Technology and Evaluation (NITE) announced a revision to the manual for preparing and submitting new chemical substance notifications under the Chemical Substances Control Law (CSCL). The revised manual, dated 30 July 2026, updates the method for submitting formal notification documents. More information...
Australia AICIS Registration Renewal Due 31 August; 90% Levy Discount Applies
Aug-17-2026
The Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) has reminded businesses that they must renew their registration by 31 August 2026 if they wish to continue importing or manufacturing industrial chemicals in Australia. For the 2026–27 registration year, AICIS is applying a one-off 90% reduction in the registration levy for registration...
Australia AICIS Annual Declarations and Post-Introduction Declarations Due 30 November
Aug-17-2026
The Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) has reminded industrial chemical importers and manufacturers of their reporting obligations following the end of the 2025–26 registration year. Annual declarations must be submitted by 30 November 2026, while certain businesses may also need to submit a post-introduction declaration (PID) by the same...
EU Notifies WTO of Major CLP Update to Implement GHS Revisions 8–10
Aug-17-2026
On 17 August 2026, the European Union notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft amendment to the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation, with the aim of aligning EU rules with the more recent revisions of the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals...
EU Consults on Recycled Content Calculation and Verification for Batteries
Aug-18-2026
On 12 August 2026, the European Commission opened a consultation on a draft delegated regulation that would establish a methodology for calculating and verifying the recycled content in certain batteries under the EU Batteries Regulation (EU) 2023/1542. The proposal also sets out the format for documenting recycled content. The methodology...
EPA Advances Multiple TSCA Significant New Use Rules
Aug-20-2026
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued three related Significant New Use Rule (SNUR) actions under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) covering a total of 42 chemical substances. These actions include two proposed SNURs covering 27 and 14 substances, respectively, and a final SNUR for multi-walled carbon nanotubes...
Vietnam Customs Clarifies Documentation Requirements for Chemical Imports and Exports
Aug-20-2026
Vietnam’s Customs Department has instructed regional customs offices not to routinely require importers and exporters to disclose the full composition of chemical products or submit technical documents beyond those prescribed by law. The clarification was issued through Dispatch No. 18114/CHQ-GSQL on 26 June 2026 following concerns that requests for 100%...
ECHA Draft Identifies 731 Substances of Concern in Packaging Under PPWR
Aug-20-2026
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has developed a draft list of 731 substances of concern (SoCs) identified in packaging and packaging waste as part of work supporting the implementation of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). ECHA is currently seeking feedback on the draft list from selected stakeholders....
Ukraine Updates Technical Regulation on Cosmetic Products: Safety Assessment and Transitional Requirements
Aug-14-2026
On 5 August 2026, Ukraine officially notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of the adoption of Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 976 of 29 July 2026 “On Amendments to Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 65 of 20 January 2021.” This Resolution amends...
EU End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation Enters into Force, Strengthening Chemical and Circularity Requirements
Aug-24-2026
The European Union’s new End-of-Life Vehicles (ELV) Regulation entered into force on 13 August 2026, introducing a new regulatory framework for vehicle circularity and end-of-life management. Regulation (EU) 2026/1738 replaces the existing End-of-Life Vehicles Directive, introducing requirements that cover vehicle design, substances of concern, recycled content and information throughout the...
China Restricts Overseas Applicants for New Chemical Substance Registrations in Practice
Aug-21-2026
The Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) appears to have begun implementing restrictions on overseas enterprises acting as applicants for new chemical substance registrations, despite the relevant revision to MEE Order No. 12 not yet having been formally adopted. This change was proposed in the Draft Revision of the Measures...
BIS Issues Wide Circulation Draft for Indian Standard on Thermoplastic Polymer-Based Coatings
Aug-26-2026
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), through its Paints, Varnishes and Related Products Technical Committee (CHD 20), has issued a Wide Circulation Draft of the Indian Standard titled “Thermoplastic Polymer Based Coatings Specification (First Revision)”. Prepared under document number CHD 20 (35028) WC and dated 5 August 2026, the draft...
EU Publishes Guidance on CBAM Verification and Verifier Accreditation
Aug-27-2026
On 24 August 2026, the European Commission published new guidance on verification and accreditation under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). The guidance explains the requirements for verifiers assessing emissions reports from operators of non-EU installations producing CBAM goods, as well as the accreditation and oversight requirements for National Accreditation...
China Consults on GHS Rev. 11-Aligned GB Standards
Aug-28-2026
On 20 August 2026, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) opened a public consultation on nine mandatory national standards, including two draft revisions to the GB 30000 series. These revisions are intended to align the relevant hazard classes with GHS Rev. 11. The drafts cover GB 30000.7-2013 on ...
Colombia Proposes Updated Dangerous Goods Transport Rules Integrating GHS
Aug-28-2026
Colombia’s Ministry of Transport has proposed a new decree to replace the existing provisions governing the road transport of dangerous goods. The new decree introduces updated requirements for the classification, packaging, labelling, vehicle marking, training, emergency response and transport-chain responsibilities. The draft decree would replace Section 8 of Chapter 7...
South Korea Proposes Revised Approval Rules for Consumer Chemical Products
Aug-28-2026
On 25 August 2026, South Korea's National Institute of Chemical Safety (NICS) has published a proposed revision to the Regulation on Approval of Consumer Chemical Products Subject to Safety Confirmation. This, reflects the transition of certain product categories from the consumer chemical product framework to the biocidal product framework. Comments...
South Korea Proposes Revision to Regulated Quantities for Hazardous Chemicals
Aug-12-2026
South Korea has announced a proposed revision to the Regulation on Prescribed Quantities of Hazardous Chemicals (NICS Announcement No. 2026-77), following the designation of new hazardous chemicals under the Chemical Substances Control Act (K-CCA). The revision aims to establish regulated quantity thresholds for newly designated hazardous chemicals in accordance with...
UK Updates GB PIC List to Reflect International Chemical Restrictions
Aug-28-2026
The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has updated the Great Britain Prior Informed Consent (GB PIC) list to reflect international decisions under the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent (PIC) Procedure and the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), as well as export restrictions under the GB...
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