FDA Introduces Key Upgrades to Support Cosmetic Facility Renewals
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced updates to its Cosmetics Direct electronic submission system, aimed at helping cosmetic manufacturers and processors meet their mandatory biennial facility registration renewal requirements. The...
Read MoreEPA Extends TSCA Compliance Dates for PCE and CTC
On March 24, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed extending certain compliance deadlines under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for perchloroethylene (PCE) and carbon tetrachloride (CTC). This action...
Read MoreEPA Strengthens PFAS Reporting
Mar-11-2026
On February 23, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a rule requiring industries to report releases of sodium perfluorohexanesulfonate (PFHxS-Na). This chemical is now part of the Toxics...
Read MoreEPA Proposes Updates to TSCA Formaldehyde Emissions
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed updates to the Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The proposal includes the addition of a new quality control...
Read MoreOSHA Extends Compliance Deadlines for Hazard Communication Standard
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...
Read MoreU.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...
Read MoreCanada–U.S. Hazard Communication Alignment: Compliance Promotion Extended Following U.S. HCS Deadline Change
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...
Read MoreCanada–U.S. Hazard Communication Alignment: Compliance Promotion Extended Following U.S. HCS Deadline Change
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...
Read MoreEPA Proposes to Delist 2‑Butoxyethyl Benzoate from the Hazardous Air Pollutants List
Feb-09-2026
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...
Read MoreUnited States Notifies WTO of EPA Finding on 1,3-Butadiene Risk
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...
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