OSHA Extends Compliance Deadlines for Hazard Communication Standard

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...

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U.S. FDA Launches Post-Market Re-assessment of BHA in Food

On 10 February 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration initiated a new post-market safety evaluation of butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), a synthetic antioxidant used in food and food-contact materials. The review will examine...

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Canada–U.S. Hazard Communication Alignment: Compliance Promotion Extended Following U.S. HCS Deadline Change

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...

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Canada–U.S. Hazard Communication Alignment: Compliance Promotion Extended Following U.S. HCS Deadline Change

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...

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EPA Proposes to Delist 2‑Butoxyethyl Benzoate from the Hazardous Air Pollutants List

On 15 January 2026, the United States notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a new regulatory proposal from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to remove 2‑Butoxyethyl Benzoate (2‑BEB, CAS No. 5451‑76‑3) from the Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAP) list...

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United States Notifies WTO of EPA Finding on 1,3-Butadiene Risk

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...

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FDA Finds Insufficient Data to Assess Safety of PFAS in Cosmetic Products Under MoCRA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a congressionally mandated report under the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA), which evaluates the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in cosmetic products....

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EPA Outlines Process for Expiring TSCA Confidential Business Information Claims

On January 5, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a procedure to notify companies about the upcoming expiration of Confidential Business Information (CBI) claims under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)....

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EPA Completes Comprehensive TSCA Evaluation of Phthalates

According to information published on its TSCA phthalates program page, which was updated on December 31, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has completed its most comprehensive evaluation to date...

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EPA Releases Updated Draft Risk Calculation Memorandum for Formaldehyde

On December 3rd, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued an Updated Draft Risk Calculation Memorandum for Formaldehyde under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for public comment. This update supports the Revised Draft Risk Evaluation...

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