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Jun-17-2026
Update 17 June 2026: On 17 June 2026, Japan's final promulgated order designating PFHxS-related substances as Class I Specified Chemicals became effective. The update was published on the portal of the National Institute of Technology and Evaluation (NITE). The list of PFHxS-related substances can be accessed here. Update 17 April ...
Jun-20-2026
The Turkish Ministry of Trade has published a new communiqué establishing the administrative framework for a general tariff quota on ethyl acetate imports, offering importers a route to exemption from the additional financial obligation imposed under Turkey's safeguard measure on the product. Published in the Official Gazette dated June 20,...
Jun-03-2026
The Argentine health regulator ANMAT has officially incorporated the latest MERCOSUR guidelines on prohibited substances in cosmetics, personal hygiene products, and perfumes into national law. The update follows Resolution GMC No. 07/25, amending the previous Resolution GMC No. 62/14, as part of a broader regional effort to ensure product safety...
Jun-03-2026
On May 12, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finalized a new post-market assessment program for food chemicals and launched reassessments of butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) and azodicarbonamide (ADA). New Food Chemical Assessment Program The new post-market assessment program introduces a structured, science-driven approach to continuously evaluate chemicals already ...
Jun-03-2026
Argentina’s health regulator, ANMAT, has updated its national cosmetics regulations in line with MERCOSUR guidelines, specifically removing several substances from the list of chemicals prohibited in personal care products, cosmetics, and perfumes. The changes were detailed in the annex to Resolution GMC No. 07/25, which amends the earlier Resolution GMC...
Jun-03-2026
On May 6, 2026, the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China introduced a new regulatory framework for the inspection, quarantine, and supervision of imported and exported cosmetics with the publication of Order No. 284. These measures will enter into force on December 1, 2026. The new...
Jun-03-2026
The European Commission has adopted Regulation (EU) 2026/1168, amending Entry 78 of Annex XVII to REACH, restricting the placing on the market of synthetic polymer microparticles (microplastics). Entry 78 was introduced by Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/2055 with aim of reducing microplastic emissions from products placed on the EU market. The...
Jun-01-2026
South Korea has begun the early application of a special temporary measure to ease K-REACH registration procedures for designated supply-crisis chemicals. This measure applies from April 10, 2026, and aims to help companies secure critical raw materials more quickly amid supply instability linked to the conflict in the Middle East. ...
Jun-04-2026
On 12 May 2026, South Korea’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (MCEE) announced the launch of a public-private task force to promote the use of New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) in chemical safety assessments. This initiative aims to reduce reliance on traditional animal testing and encourage the wider use of...
Jun-04-2026
Vietnam has notified the WTO of its Draft Decree on the Management of Cosmetics, proposing a broader and more risk-based framework for cosmetic manufacturing, product notification, import control, Product Information Files, labeling, advertising, market surveillance, recalls and suspension of notification dossiers. The draft is proposed for adoption on 1 August...
Jun-05-2026
Vietnam has notified the WTO of draft amendments to national technical regulations covering ammonium nitrate for ANFO explosives, ammonium nitrate for emulsion explosives, and explosive precursors used for industrial explosive materials. The draft package covers amendments to QCVN 03:2012/BCT, QCVN 05:2015/BCT, and QCVN 04A:2020/BCT. The proposed adoption and entry into...
Jun-05-2026
Indonesia has notified the WTO of a draft BPJPH decree establishing Guidelines for the Implementation of the Halal Assurance System for Cosmetics. The measure is intended to guide business operators, halal supervisors, halal auditors, halal product assurance inspectors and other stakeholders in applying Indonesia’s halal assurance requirements to cosmetic products....
Jun-01-2026
Vietnam has notified the WTO of a draft Circular amending national technical regulations for industrial sodium hydroxide, poly aluminium chloride (PAC) and industrial ammonia. The proposed measure updates QCVN 03A:2020/BCT, QCVN 06A:2020/BCT and QCVN 07A:2020/BCT, with proposed adoption and entry into force on 1 July 2026. Comments are open until...
Jun-05-2026
Vietnam has notified the WTO of draft amendments to three national technical regulations covering lead content in paints, mercury content in fluorescent lamps, and formaldehyde and aromatic amines derived from azo dyes in textile products. The draft amendments are proposed for adoption and entry into force on 1 July 2026,...
Jun-04-2026
On 22 May 2026, the National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) officially released an errata notice for the Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition). following a review by the Cosmetic Standardization Technical Committee under the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA). The corrections mainly address typographical errors...
Jun-08-2026
On May 13, 2026, the Uganda National Bureau of Standards notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of three draft African Standards (DARS) developed under the African Organization for Standardization (ARSO) framework, which cover lip balm, lipstick, and lip gloss products. The proposed standards aim to promote harmonized requirements, product quality,...
Jun-08-2026
The UK's Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has published the draft Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2026 and invited stakeholders to comment on the proposed changes. The draft regulations introduce new pre-market requirements for medical devices and in vitro diagnostic (IVD) devices placed on the Great Britain market. Stakeholders...
Jun-05-2026
On May 28, 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People's Republic of China officially announced the Compliance Management Catalogue for the Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products (2026 Edition) together with the corresponding Exemption List for Restricted Substance Applications (2026 Edition). The measures...
Jun-10-2026
On 1 June 2026, the European Commission adopted its Roadmap towards Phasing Out Animal Testing for Chemical Safety Assessments. The roadmap sets out a long-term strategy for replacing animal testing across EU legislation, all the while maintaining a high level of protection for human health and the environment. It includes...
Jun-10-2026
On 9 June 2026, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published an updated edition of its Key Areas of Regulatory Challenge report. The report identifies priority research areas intended to strengthen chemical safety, improve environmental protection, and support future regulatory decision-making across the European Union. The 2026 update broadens the scope...
Jun-10-2026
The South Korean Ministry of Employment and Labor (MoEL) has released hazard and risk information for 86 newly manufactured or imported chemical substances reported during the first quarter of 2026. The announcement, published on 31 March 2026, is part of the country’s broader occupational safety and chemical management efforts. According...
Jun-10-2026
On 5 June 2026, the European Commission published its final guidance document for Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on packaging and packaging waste (PPWR). This provides clarification on selected provisions ahead of the regulation’s application from 12 August 2026. The guidance aims to ensure consistent implementation of the PPWR across the European...
Jun-10-2026
On May 26, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed exempting road and intermodal container transport refrigeration units (TRUs) from certain hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) leak repair requirements established under the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act. Proposed Exemption Under the current regulations, refrigerant-containing equipment with a charge size of 15...
Jun-11-2026
On 3 June 2026, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) circulated a wide circulation draft for the first revision of the standard titled Oil of Mentha Citrata — Specification prepared by the Technical Committee on Fragrance and Flavour (PCD 18). The proposed revision aims to update the requirements and specifications...
Jun-11-2026
On 1 June 2026, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) issued a wide circulation draft for the revision of Plastics Feeding Bottles – Specification, prepared by the Plastics Packaging Technical Committee (PCD 21). The proposed revision aims to update the standard and strengthen the quality and safety requirements for plastic...
Jun-16-2026
On June 10, 2026, the South Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) announced the publication of the “Guideline for Preparing Cosmetic Safety Assessment Data” to support the implementation of a cosmetic safety assessment system. The guideline has been introduced to assist cosmetic businesses systematically prepare cosmetic safety assessment...
Jun-16-2026
On 15 June 2026, the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE), acting as the agency responsible for the UK Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (UK REACH) Regulation, added 15 substances and substance groups to the Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs). These additions follow a...
Jun-17-2026
On 13 May 2026, the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a Draft African Standard for road marking paints developed by the African Organization for Standardization (ARSO). The proposed standard sets out the requirements, sampling procedures, and test methods for road marking paints...
Jun-16-2026
On 2 June 2026, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) issued an updated notice on import customs clearance procedures for chemical substances under the Chemical Substances Control Law (CSCL). The ministry published the revised notice on the METI Portal. This amendment reflects the implementation of Cabinet Order No....
Jun-17-2026
On 13 May 2026, the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of two Draft African Standard developed by the African Organization for Standardization (ARSO), These standards establish requirements, sampling procedures, and test methods for semi-gloss (egg-shell) solvent-borne paints and gloss solvent-borne paints intended for...
Jun-18-2026
On 16 June 2026, negotiators from the European Parliament and the Council reached a political agreement on the Omnibus VI package. This aims to simplify selected provisions of the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation, the Cosmetics Regulation and the Fertilising Products Regulation. This agreement brings the trilogue negotiations to...
Jun-23-2026
At its 77th meeting held from 1 to5 June 2026, the European Chemicals Agency's (ECHA) Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) adopted an opinion supporting a harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) for trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), including reproductive toxicity, as well as the recently introduced PMT and vPvM hazard classes, under the...
Jun-19-2026
The Philippines has notified the WTO of a proposed Administrative Order establishing a phased implementation framework for the facilitated registration pathway of Household/Urban Hazardous Substances (HUHS) products. The measure is intended to streamline HUHS product registration while maintaining FDA oversight over products that may pose risks to human health and...
Jun-24-2026
On 23 June 2026, negotiators from the European Parliament and the Council reached a provisional agreement on the sixth revision of the Carcinogens, Mutagens and Reprotoxic Substances Directive (CMRD), introducing new measures to strengthen protection for workers against exposure to hazardous chemicals. The agreement establishes new occupational exposure limit values...
Jun-17-2026
On 10 June 2026, renewed concerns over food safety have emerged in Taiwan as reports of the illegal presence of boric acid and borax in traditional foods such as alkaline rice dumplings have resurfaced ahead of the Dragon Boat Festival. Health experts warn that these substances, which are not approved...
Jun-23-2026
The European Union has notified a draft amendment to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072, proposing new plant health measures aimed at preventing the introduction and spread of several pests that could endanger agricultural and forestry production within the Union. The proposal would add the following four species to the list...
Jun-18-2026
On 10 June 2026, Panama notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of Draft Technical Regulation DGNTI XX-2026, proposing the implementation of the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), Revision 7. The proposal would establish a national framework for the classification of chemical hazards and ...
Jun-22-2026
From 1 July 2026, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) will begin publishing the names of companies linked to active Classification and Labelling (C&L) notifications in the C&L Inventory within ECHA CHEM. The publication of notifier names follows amendments introduced under the revised CLP Regulation and is intended to support greater...
Jun-22-2026
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has reminded companies that, from 1 July 2026, all applications to renew approvals for biocidal active substances under the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR) must include approval data in IUCLID format. Approval Data Must Be Submitted in IUCLID Format According to ECHA, this requirement applies to...
Jun-19-2026
On 17 June 2026, Ukraine officially notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of the adoption of amendments to the Technical Regulation on Cosmetic Products approved by Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 65 of 20 January 2021. These amendments were introduced by Resolution of the Cabinet of...
Jun-12-2026
The Russian Government has adopted a new Technical Regulation on the Safety of Chemical Products through Resolution No. 688 of 3 June 2026. The regulation establishes a national framework for the management of chemical products, including requirements for hazard classification, labelling, safety data sheets (SDSs), notification of new substances, and...
Jun-23-2026
On 12 June 2026, Taiwan’s Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) under the Ministry of Economic Affairs published a draft amendment to the legal inspection requirements for regulated paint and coating products. This was subsequently notified to the World Trade Organization (WTO) on 16 June 2026. Comments on the...
Jun-26-2026
On 9 June 2026, the European Commission adopted a delegated regulation amending and correcting the annexes to the EU PIC Regulation concerning the export and import of hazardous chemicals. These amendments update Annexes I and V to reflect recent regulatory developments under EU chemicals legislation, as well as decisions adopted...
Jun-25-2026
On June 23, 2026, Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment (MOENV) announced significant amendments to the “Restriction on the Import of Mercury-Containing Products,” expanding the list of prohibited items and tightening control over mercury-containing electronic measurement devices. The updated regulation aligns Taiwan’s policy with the Minamata Convention on Mercury and introduces a ...
Jun-26-2026
The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment has published a revised edition of the Practical Guide on Sharing Registration Application Data and Cost Allocation under South Korea’s K-REACH framework. The updated guidance, issued in May 2026, offers practical implementation advice on legislative amendments to K-REACH adopted in 2024 and 2025,...
Jun-25-2026
The competent Japanese ministries have revised the technical standards and labelling requirements for certain products containing PFHxS-related substances under the Chemical Substances Control Law (CSCL). The public consultation period for both amendments ran from 31 March 2026 to 30 April 2026. Both revisions implement Cabinet Order No. 416 of 2025, ...
Jun-22-2026
On 18 June 2026, Ukraine officially notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of the draft law of Ukraine, “On the Reduction of the Impact of Plastic Products on the Environment”. The draft law lays down the legal and organizational framework for reducing the negative environmental and human health impacts of...
Jun-27-2026
On 26 June , 2026 China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has officially released the revised Administrative Provisions for Cosmetic New Ingredient Registration, Notification, and Dossier Management, introducing updated requirements aimed at accelerating innovation in cosmetic ingredients while strengthening regulatory oversight and safety management. The new provisions will enter into...
Jun-12-2026
On June 11, 2026, China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) officially launched a public consultation on the revised Measures for the Environmental Management Registration of New Chemical Substances. The proposed amendments aim to align China's chemical management framework with the recently adopted Environmental Code of the People's Republic of...
Jun-29-2026
On 12 June 2026, South Korea’s National Institute of Chemical Safety (NICS) issued Notice No. 2026-00, launching a public consultation on a proposed partial amendment to the Regulation on the Classification and Labelling of Chemical Substances, etc. The proposed amendments are issued pursuant to Article 14(1) of the Act on...
Jun-29-2026
On 12 June 2026, the Korean National Institute of Chemical Safety (NICS) released a draft amendment to the “Designation Notice of Acute Human Hazardous Substances, Chronic Human Hazardous Substances, and Ecotoxic Substances.” Comments can be submitted until 2 July 2026. The proposal was issued pursuant to the Act on Registration...
Jun-29-2026
September 1, 2026, marks the implementation of China's revised national standard GB/T 631—2026 Chemical Reagent—Ammonia Solution, replacing GB/T 631—2007. The updated standard introduces technical requirements for high-purity ammonia solution, incorporates advanced analytical methods such as ion chromatography and inductively coupled plasma techniques, and updates packaging and labeling requirements. The revision...
Jun-10-2026
On May 22, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule extending the reporting deadline for the Health and Safety Data Reporting Rule under Section 8(d) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) by one year. Extended Reporting Timeline Under the final rule, the reporting deadline has...
Jun-30-2026
On June 8, 2026, the Indian Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) released a draft notification proposing significant revisions to India's Ecomark certification criteria for several major product categories, including paints, batteries, paper products, wood substitutes, fire extinguishers, and coir products. The draft amendments, issued under the Environment...
Jun-30-2026
On 17 June 2026, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare notified the Insecticides (Amendment) Rules, 2026, introducing a comprehensive digital framework for licensing, record-keeping, reporting, and regulatory compliance under the Insecticides Rules, 1971. The amendments, published through G.S.R. 493(E), will come into force 90 days after their publication in...
Jun-02-2026
On 1 June 2026, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published its fourth five-year report on the operation of the REACH and Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) regulations. The report, which cover the period from 2021 to 2025, concludes that both regulations continue to contribute to the protection of human health...
Jun-30-2026
On 20 June 2026, the Government of Canada published the final assessment of the Titanium-containing Substances Group under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA). The assessment covered thirteen titanium-based substances, including titanium dioxide, titanium tetrachloride, titanium trichloride, barium titanate, strontium titanate, and several titanium alkoxides which are widely used ...
Jun-03-2026
On 2 June 2026, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced the launch of the first version of the Chesar Platform, a new cloud-based application for conducting and reporting chemical risk assessments under REACH and the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR). Replacing Existing Assessment Tools The Chesar Platform brings together ECHA's existing...
Jun-22-2026
Update 22 June 2026: On 22 June 2026, Japan's final promulgated order amending the Ministerial Ordinance for New Chemicals under the CSCL became effective. The update was published on the country’s e-GOV Public Comment Portal and in the Kanpo Gazette. Original News: On 11 March 2026, Japan’s Ministry of Health,...
