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1 UK Launches Consultation on Proposed Ban of BPA and Other Bisphenols in Food Contact Materials Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has opened a public consultation on a proposal to ban the use of bisphenol A (BPA), other bisphenols, and bisphenol derivatives in materials and articles intended to come into contact with food. The consultation
2 PFAS Restriction Dossier Submitters Release Summary of Updates Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com The national authorities of Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden have released a 20-page summary explaining the updates to their proposal to restrict per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under the REACH Regulation in the EU/E
3 ECHA Sets Timelines for Integrating Hazard Classifications from REACH PPPR and BPR into CLP Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has outlined key timelines for integrating hazard identifications from other EU regulations into the revised Classification, Labelling, and Packaging (CLP) Regulation. The process ensures a harmonized approach to
4 EPA Extends Reporting Deadlines for TSCA Health and Safety Data Rule for Vinyl Chloride and 15 Other Substances Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com chemicals under TSCA, see the original news here. 
5 EPA Extends Public Comment Periods for C.I. Pigment Violet 29 and Vinyl Chloride Chemical Risk Evaluations Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has extended the public comment periods for two key chemical evaluations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), allowing stakeholders additional time to provide feedback on regulatory decisions for C.I
6 South Korea Proposes K-REACH Amendments to Improve Transparency and Efficiency Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com ndment, GPC will continue to update the news.  
7 Japan Releases 2026 Notification Schedule for Specific New Chemical Substances Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com On 17 October 2025, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), and Ministry of the Environment (MOE) jointly released the 2026 notification schedule for Specific New Chemical Substances. T
8 ECHA Proposes EU-Wide Restrictions on Chromium(VI) Substances to Protect Health Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com On 29 April 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced a proposal for an EU-wide restriction on certain hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) substances. This initiative aims to mitigate the harmful effects of these carcinogenic chemicals on workers
9 HSE Releases UK REACH Annual Report and 2024–2025 Work Programme Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published its annual UK REACH Article 83 Report (2023–2024) and Work Programme for 2024–2025, highlighting ongoing regulatory work and outlining upcoming priorities under the UK REACH framework.  
10 Japan Updates New Chemical Substances List: 157 Substances Added Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com On 27 March 2025, the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) added 157 new chemicals to the New Chemicals List under the Industrial Safety and Health Act (ISHA). This update was announced through an ISHA Notice that was released on th
11 UK Brings Methyl Salicylate Restrictions into Force for Cosmetic Products Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com The UK has introduced the Cosmetic Products (Restriction of Chemical Substances) Regulations 2025 (SI 2025 No. 413), which will come into force on 30 September 2025. This regulation amends Annex 3 of the UK Cosmetics Regulation (retained from Regulat
12 Thailand Cosmetic Regulations Updated: Ingredient Ban New Toothpaste Labels and Microneedle Rules  Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com c products on the market.  Review the news by clicking here.  New Labelling S
13 EPA Finalizes Stronger Rules to Cut Ethylene Oxide Emissions and Reduce Cancer Risk Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized its Interim Decision on Ethylene Oxide (EtO), a widely used pesticide and sterilizing agent. EPA announced stronger protections to reduce cancer risk for workers and communities. EtO is use
14 Kenya Notifies WTO of Newly Adopted East African Standards for Fertilizers Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com On 11 April 2025, Kenya notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) that several previously circulated standards covering 12 fertilizers have now been officially adopted. Published in the Kenya Gazette Notice No. 16886 on 20 December 2024, the adopti
15 ECHA Publishes Formaldehyde Emissions Guideline Ahead of August 2026 EU Restriction Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com On 14 May 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published a new guideline outlining standardized procedures for measuring formaldehyde emissions from consumer products and vehicle interiors. The document supports the implementation of Regulation
16 EPA Delays PFAS Reporting Deadline for Manufacturers Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com On May 12, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued an interim final rule delaying the start of the PFAS reporting period under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Section 8(a)(7). Originally set to begin on July 11, 2025, the
17 Council Agrees Position on Omnibus VI Package to Simplify EU Chemical Rules Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com On 5 November 2025, the Council of the European Union agreed on its negotiating position for the remainder of the ‘Omnibus VI’ package, which aims to simplify the requirements for chemical products while maintaining a high level of protection for
18 ECHA Launches Revamped C&L Inventory via ECHA CHEM Platform Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com On 20 May 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced that it has officially launched its redesigned Classification and Labelling (C&L) Inventory, which is now integrated into the Agency’s ECHA CHEM platform. This update provides clearer a
19 ECHA Publishes Draft Mapping of PFAS Uses to Support SEAC Consultation Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com On 7 November 2025 the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published a draft mapping of PFAS uses to support the upcoming consultation on the Committee for Socio-Economic Analysis’s (SEAC) draft opinion concerning the proposed PFAS restriction under R
20 Japan adds 50 chemicals to carcinogenic list effective from 1 April 2027 Regulatory Regions gpcgateway.com On 6 June 2025, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) published a list of 50 carcinogenic chemicals on the ASEAN-Japan Chemical Safety Database portal. The update was also released on the country’s National Institute of Technology
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