News Details

 On January 21, 2026, the Ministry of Emergency Management of the People’s Republic of China (MEM), together with relevant departments, released a draft announcement proposing to include five chemicals in the the Chinese Hazardous Chemicals Catalogue. Stakeholders are invited to submit feedback by February 21, 2026. 

Summary of the Public Consultation Notice 

The proposal aims to strengthen safety risk control of hazardous chemicals in accordance with the Regulations on the Safety Management of Hazardous Chemicals. The draft announcement and its annexes are available for public review, and stakeholders are encouraged to submit comments via the official feedback form attached to the notice. 

Substances Proposed for Inclusion 

According to the annex to the draft announcement, the following five chemical substances are proposed for inclusion in the Hazardous Chemicals Catalogue: 

Key Details of the Draft Notice 

• Scope of the Proposal: Add five chemicals to the Hazardous Chemicals Catalogue 

• Regulatory Basis: Regulations on the Safety Management of Hazardous Chemicals 

• Issuing Authority: Ministry of Emergency Management of the People’s Republic of China (in cooperation with relevant departments) 

• Consultation Period: Open until February 21, 2026 

How to Submit Feedback 

• Stakeholders should fill in the Feedback Form attached to the notice. 

• Feedback must be sent to the official email: whpesxtc@163.com 

Contact Information 

• Chen Jun: +86 0532-83786556 

• Zhao Xinlei: +86 010-83933764 

What This Means for Industry 

• Inclusion in the Hazardous Chemicals Catalogue may affect the production, storage, transportation, and use of the listed chemicals. 

• Companies using these substances should prepare for possible changes in compliance requirements. 

• Early engagement in the consultation process enables stakeholders to express operational concerns and technical considerations.