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May-19-2026
Update 19 May 2026: On 19 May 2026, Japan's MHLW, METI and MoE published the results of public consultation. The ministries published the information on the country’s e-GOV Public Comment Portal. According to the published information the final order is scheduled to be promulgated on 22 May 2026 and will...
May-04-2026
On 28 April 2026, the European Commission published Regulation (EU) 2026/909, amending the EU Cosmetics Regulation by introducing new restrictions, prohibitions and conditions for a range of substances used in cosmetic products. This amendment updates Annexes II, III, V and VI of the Cosmetics Regulation (Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009). Notably,...
May-04-2026
From 1 June 2026, China will implement a new regulatory framework governing the registration of overseas food production, processing, and storage facilities for food exported to the country. Issued under Decree No. 280 by the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC), the framework introduces a...
May-05-2026
On 30 April 2026, the UK government introduced a set of reforms to key chemicals legislation in Great Britain by adopting the Chemicals (Health and Safety) (Amendment, Consequential and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026 (SI 2026/484). Adopted under the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023, the regulations amend the...
May-05-2026
Chile's Ministry of Health has approved the country's first dedicated technical standard for advanced therapy medicines, a category that includes gene therapies, cell therapies and tissue engineering products, bringing the country in line with international regulatory practice for some of the most complex and rapidly evolving treatments in modern medicine....
May-05-2026
On 29 April 2026, the United Kingdom notified the World Trade Organization of a draft statutory instrument amending Annex I of the assimilated Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2019/1021). Prepared by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), the proposed Persistent Organic Pollutants (Amendment) Regulations 2026,...
May-06-2026
On April 28, 2026, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) issued a wide-circulation draft for the second revision of the specifications for 2-ethylhexan-1-ol, an important industrial chemical widely used in plasticizers, coatings, and lubricants. The draft, designated PCD 9 (34184) WC, proposes updated quality and performance standards for 2-ethylhexan-1-ol. It...
May-06-2026
On 4 May 2026, the European Commission published a simplification package for the revised EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). This package includes a report on simplification measures, updated guidance documents, revised Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), proposed updates to the EUDR Information System, and a draft delegated regulation amending Annex I to...
May-06-2026
In an effort to strengthen its environmental protection commitments, the Chilean government has announced a new regulation aimed at controlling the import and export of substances that deplete the ozone layer. The regulation, published on April 2, 2024, follows the guidelines set by the Montreal Protocol and its amendments, with...
May-05-2026
In a move to enhance food safety and align with regional standards, the Argentine government has enacted a new joint resolution to regulate the use of certain plastics in food packaging. The Resolution 1/26, which was published on April 13, 2026, incorporates changes in line with recent updates from the...
May-07-2026
On May 7, 2026, Taiwan’s Chemicals Administration under the Ministry of Environment announced a major public procurement project. This project aims to strengthen Taiwan’s cross-ministerial management of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) during 2026–2027. Titled “2026–2027 Cross-Ministerial PFAS Management Promotion Plan,” the project carries an estimated budget of NT$26 million. ...
May-08-2026
The General Secretariat of the Andean Community has prohibited the use of Bimatoprost as an ingredient in cosmetic products sold across the bloc, citing potential health risks and its pharmacological action. Resolution No. 2579, issued in Lima, Peru, on 24 April 2026, states that Bimatoprost may no longer be used...
May-08-2026
The General Secretariat of the Andean Community has prohibited the use of Bimatoprost as an ingredient in cosmetic products sold across the bloc, citing potential health risks and its pharmacological action. Resolution No. 2579, issued in Lima, Peru, on 24 April 2026, states that Bimatoprost may no longer be used...
May-08-2026
The General Secretariat of the Andean Community has prohibited the use of Bimatoprost as an ingredient in cosmetic products sold across the bloc, citing potential health risks and its pharmacological action. Resolution No. 2579, issued in Lima, Peru, on 24 April 2026, states that Bimatoprost may no longer be used...
May-08-2026
The General Secretariat of the Andean Community has prohibited the use of Bimatoprost as an ingredient in cosmetic products sold across the bloc, citing potential health risks and its pharmacological action. Resolution No. 2579, issued in Lima, Peru, on 24 April 2026, states that Bimatoprost may no longer be used...
May-11-2026
On 30 April 2026, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) circulated a wide circulation draft concerning the revision of the standard for epoxy resin used in paints and coatings. The draft document, prepared by the Technical Committee on Raw Materials for Paints, Varnishes and Related Products (CHD 21), aims to...
May-11-2026
Peru’s Ministry of Health has published a draft regulatory proposal that would significantly update the country’s sanitary rules for materials and packaging intended to come into contact with food and beverages, opening the door to a broader range of packaging materials while introducing clearer safety controls. The proposal, issued through...
May-11-2026
Brazil’s health regulator, Anvisa, has issued a new technical rule setting out which substances may be used to produce silicone materials, packaging, coatings and equipment intended to come into contact with food. Normative Instruction No. 435 of 2 April 2026 establishes authorised substance lists, composition limits, migration limits and analytical...
May-11-2026
On 8 May 2026, the European Union notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft Commission Regulation proposing the addition of a new entry to Annex XVII to REACH which would restrict terphenyl, hydrogenated, also known as partly hydrogenated terphenyl (PHT), as a substance on its own and where...
May-07-2026
Ecuador’s health regulator, ARCSA, has updated its external guidance on the documentation companies must submit to obtain, renew, recognise or modify the Notificación Sanitaria Obligatoria, or NSO, for cosmetic products, household hygiene products and absorbent personal hygiene products. The document, External Instruction IE-B.3.1.1-COS-01, Version 2.0, dated 14 April 2026, replaces...
May-04-2026
On April 25, 2026, Canadian federal health and environmental authorities proposed adding1-bromopropane to Schedule 1 (the Toxic Substances List) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA). This proposal follows a screening assessment of four industrial chemicals collectively referred to as the Alkyl Halides Group under the Chemicals Management Plan...
May-13-2026
On 7 May 2026, Taiwan’s Ministry of Labour (MoL) published draft amendments to the Regulations for the Labelling and Hazard Communication of Hazardous Chemicals for public consultation. The proposal published in the Taiwan’s Official Gazette, would update chemical hazard classification, labelling elements, Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements, as well as ...
May-18-2026
On May 16, 2026, Health Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada published the final screening assessment for a group of ten ketone substances under the federal Chemicals Management Plan (CMP). The assessment was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I (Vol. 160, No. 20), marking a significant milestone in...
May-18-2026
On 12 May 2026, a draft Commission Regulation to restrict lead in certain types of fishing tackle under REACH was circulated through the Council register. This proposal would amend Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH), introducing restrictions on the placing on the market and, in certain cases, the...
May-19-2026
On 11 May 2026, the revised EU water protection framework came into force, granting the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) new scientific responsibilities concerning the identification and assessment of chemical pollutants in surface water and groundwater. The revised framework is established through Directive (EU) 2026/805, which amends the Water Framework Directive,...
May-14-2026
On 27 April 2026, Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment announced amendments to the “Listed Toxic Chemical Substances and Their Management Requirements” under the Toxic and Concerned Chemical Substances Control Act (TCCSCA). The revised requirements will officially enter into force on 1 July 2026. The update introduces revised management requirements for controlled...
May-09-2026
The revised Implementation Regulations of the Drug Administration Law of the People’s Republic of China entered into force on May 15, 2026, under State Council Order No. 828. The updated regulatory framework strengthens China’s pharmaceutical supervision system by introducing stricter quality control, enhancing pharmacovigilance, and strengthening enforcement mechanisms throughout the...
May-21-2026
On 15 May 2026, China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) announced the inclusion of three revised cosmetic safety standards in the Cosmetics Safety Technical Specification (2015 Edition), thereby strengthening regulatory control over key cosmetic ingredients and impurities. The update covers revised standards for o-phenyl phenol and its salts, Acid Violet...
May-21-2026
On May 5, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of the final risk evaluation for 1,2-dichloroethane under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The evaluation concluded that the chemical poses an unreasonable risk to human health, primarily due to workplace exposure affecting workers under multiple conditions...
May-21-2026
South Korea’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment has issued a draft amendment to its regulations on persistent organic pollutants (POPs) to reflect recent updates adopted under the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants. The proposal would add new substances to the country’s list of prohibited POPs and revise existing...
May-22-2026
On 21 May 2026, the European Union notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft Commission Implementing Regulation, establishing the implementation arrangements for the Digital Product Passport (DPP) registry under Regulation (EU) 2024/1781, the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR). Comments on the notification can be submitted until 15...
May-25-2026
Bangkok, May 2025. Thailand’s Department of Industrial Works (DIW) has opened a public consultation on the principles of a draft Ministry of Industry notification to amend the Hazardous Substance List under DIW oversight. The draft is framed as a compliance and governance update to better align Thailand’s domestic controls with...
May-28-2026
On 27 May 2026, the European Union published Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/1123 laying down new labelling requirements for plant protection products and repealing Regulation (EU) No 547/2011. The new Regulation introduces mandatory digital labels for plant protection products, updated hazard communication requirements, and revised standard phrases for risk mitigation measures....
May-28-2026
On 26 May 2026, the European Union published Regulation (EU) 2026/1165 amending the EU Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR) (Regulation (EU) No 528/2012) as regards the extension of certain data protection periods. The Regulation will enter into force on 15 June 2026. The Regulation extends these periods until 31 December 2030under...
May-29-2026
South Korea’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment has issued a draft amendment to the Existing Chemicals Inventory under the Act on Registration and Evaluation of Chemicals (K-REACH). The proposal would restore the original chemical identities of substances that had previously been listed under generic names after the confidentiality protection...
May-29-2026
On May 29, 2026, China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) announced the adoption of eight new and revised testing methods under the Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition). These include new analytical procedures for chromium testing, cosmetic ingredient identification, human long-term use testing. Several toxicological test methods have...
May-29-2026
On 26 May 2026, the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) announced the first group of active substance/product-type combinations whose approval expiry dates have been postponed under recent amendments to the GB Biocidal Products Regulation (GB BPR). The published table identifies 105 such combinations that have already met the postponement...
May-07-2026
Mexico has amended its rules for pesticides, plant nutrients, and toxic or hazardous substances, introducing a new regulatory category for “new agricultural chemical products” and creating a 10-year protection period for safety and efficacy data submitted in support of their registration. The decree was published in the Diario Oficial de...
