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Feb-02-2026
The United States has submitted a notification to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under the Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Agreement, informing WTO members of a significant regulatory development concerning 1,3-Butadiene. Circulated on January 8, 2026, the notification relates to a finding issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under...
Feb-05-2026
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), through its Inorganic Chemicals Technical Committee (CHD 1), has issued a Wide Circulation Draft of the Indian Standard titled “Manganese Sulphate, Monohydrate — Specification (First Revision)”. Prepared under document number CHD 1 (33261) WC and dated 29 January 2026, the draft proposes revisions to...
Feb-05-2026
On 4 February 2026, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced that two new substances had been added to the Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) due to their hazardous properties. The Candidate List now contains 253 entries, some of which are groups of substances. Substances of Very...
Feb-05-2026
On 3 February 2026, the UK government published its first dedicated PFAS plan, setting out a cross-government framework for managing the risks posed by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) throughout their lifecycle. Led by Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), the plan does not introduce immediate regulatory measures...
Feb-05-2026
On 2 February 2026, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a consultation on its proposal to include four substances in the REACH Authorisation List (Annex XIV). Comments can be submitted until 2 May 2026. If the substances are ultimately included in Annex XIV, companies will need to apply for authorisation...
Feb-06-2026
On 4 February 2026, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published its Single Programming Document 2026–2028. This document outlines the agency’s work programme for 2026, as well as its multiannual planning for the coming years. The document outlines how ECHA intends to organise and prioritise its regulatory work within the context...
Feb-10-2026
On 12 January 2026, the European Commission adopted Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/78, amending the Cosmetics Regulation (Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009) with regard to the use of certain substances classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic for reproduction (CMR) in cosmetic products. The regulation was published in the Official Journal on 13...
Feb-11-2026
Singapore, January 2026. The National Environment Agency (NEA) has issued an industry circular confirming the phase-out of chlorpyrifos, medium-chain chlorinated paraffins with chain lengths C14–C17 at chlorination levels of at least 45 percent by weight (MCCPs), and long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids C9–C21, their salts and related compounds (LC-PFCAs). Following the Depositary...
Feb-11-2026
Putrajaya, January 2026. National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) has issued Circular No. 1/2026 to align Malaysia’s Guidelines for Control of Cosmetic Products in Malaysia with decisions of the 42nd ASEAN Cosmetic Committee meeting held in Jakarta on 20–21 November 2025. The circular informs cosmetic notification holders of amendments to Annex...
Feb-12-2026
On 28 January 2026, Taiwan’s Ministry of Labor announced a new compliance requirement for operators handling designated Priority Management Chemicals, requiring the submission of supplementary operational data by 31 March 2026. Regulatory Background and Key Requirement Under Article 12 of the Regulations for the Designation and Operational Management of Priority...
Feb-13-2026
On 15 January 2026, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a four-month extension to the transition periods under the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). This shifts the U.S. compliance deadline for hazardous mixtures from 19 July 2027 to 19 November 2027. This change directly affects companies operating across...
Feb-13-2026
On 15 January 2026, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a four-month extension to the transition periods under the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). This shifts the U.S. compliance deadline for hazardous mixtures from 19 July 2027 to 19 November 2027. This change directly affects companies operating across...
Feb-13-2026
On 15 January 2026, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a four-month extension to the transition periods under the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). This shifts the U.S. compliance deadline for hazardous mixtures from 19 July 2027 to 19 November 2027. This change directly affects companies operating across...
Feb-13-2026
On 15 January 2026, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a four-month extension to the transition periods under the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). This shifts the U.S. compliance deadline for hazardous mixtures from 19 July 2027 to 19 November 2027. This change directly affects companies operating across...
Feb-04-2026
The Mexican Ministry of Health has initiated a public consultation on a new regulation aimed at reducing lead exposure from paints and related products. The proposed PROY-NOM-003-SSA1-2025 standard sets a strict limit on lead content and outlines new labeling requirements to safeguard public health. The Federal Commission for the Protection...
Feb-19-2026
The National Institute of Chemical Safety (NICS) has published a draft administrative notice proposing a partial amendment to the “Hazard Assessment Results of Chemical Substances” under the Act on the Registration and Evaluation of Chemical Substances (K-REACH). The proposed amendment reflects newly completed hazard assessments, revisions based on supplementary data,...
Feb-23-2026
New Zealand’s hazardous substances reporting framework has entered a new operational phase with the launch of the Environmental Protection Authority’s (EPA) Hazardous Substances Reporting and Notifications (HSRN) online portal. The platform supports compliance with the reporting obligations hazardous substances that came into force on 1 January 2026. Importers and manufacturers...
Feb-16-2026
Colombia has formally banned the import, manufacture, sale and use of the pesticide ingredient methyl bromide across its national territory, in a move aimed at protecting public health and the ozone layer. The measure was announced in Resolution 000197 of 2026, issued by the Ministry of Health and Social Protection...
Feb-24-2026
On 15 January 2026, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced an extension to the compliance deadlines for the revised Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) under 29 CFR 1910.1200. This decision was published in the Federal Register and provides regulated entities with an additional four months to meet the updated...
Feb-24-2026
On 9 February 2026, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), through its Inorganic Chemicals Sectional Committee (CHD 1), issued a Wide Circulation Draft (CHD 1 (33341)) revising the Indian Standard titled “Specification for ammonium sulphate, technical”. Stakeholders and interested parties are invited to submit their comments and suggestions for improvement,...
Feb-25-2026
Switzerland is currently consulting on proposed amendments to the Chemicals Risk Reduction Ordinance (ChemRRV) that would introduce stringent restrictions on the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in firefighting applications. Launched by the Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications (DETEC) on 22 December 2025, the public...
Feb-26-2026
On 24 February 2026, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced that its Biocidal Products Committee (BPC) has adopted opinions supporting the approval of ethanol as an active substance in several disinfectant product-types under the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR). The opinions represent a significant milestone in the EU’s review of ethanol...
Feb-26-2026
On 24 February 2026, the UK government published a new policy paper outlining its updated approach to the UK REACH Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs). This new strategy replaces the interim principles adopted following the UK’s exit from the EU and signals a clear shift towards...
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