| # | Title | Type | Source | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Korea notifies WTO of proposed revision to the “Special Act on Imported Food Safety Control” | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | official MFDS approval. Enforcement and Penalties (Article 42 Amendment) |
| 2 | Japan adds 50 chemicals to carcinogenic list effective from 1 April 2027 | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | 0 chemicals as carcinogenic and started enforcement in a phased manner starting from April |
| 3 | EPA Proposes Extension of Methylene Chloride Compliance Deadline under TSCA | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed extending the compliance deadlines under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for certain entities regulated for their use of methylene chloride. The 18-month extension specifically applies to |
| 4 | Japan’s Positive List for Food Contact Materials (FCMs) effective from 1 June 2025 | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | 0. Products sold or made before enforcement are considered compliant during this pe |
| 5 | Canada’s New Biocides Regulations Now in Force: A Unified Framework for Surface Disinfectants and Sanitizers | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | ill continue post-market monitoring and enforcement through its Regulatory Operations and E |
| 6 | India Extends Implementation Deadlines for PVC and Polypropylene Quality Control Orders | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | The Indian Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) has extended the implementation deadlines for the quality control orders (QCOs) for polyvinyl chloride (PVC) homopolymers and polypropylene (PP) materials for moulding and extrusion. |
| 7 | India’s Focus on Quality Control Orders Grows in Chemicals Sector | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | nvestment in testing infrastructure and enforcement capacity is still needed. Accordin |
| 8 | South Korea Proposes Full Revision of the “Detailed Handling Standards for Hazardous Chemicals” | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | Control Act and Rule 8, Annex 1 of its enforcement ordinance. B. New Definitions Intr |
| 9 | South Korea Announces Draft Establishment of “Standard Quantity Thresholds for Hazardous Chemicals” | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | 23(12), 27(1), 27(7), and 29(1) of the enforcement rules. The goal is to establish a clear |
| 10 | EPA Extends Postponement of TCE Rule Provisions for TSCA Exempt Uses | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | On June 23, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a 60-day extension of the postponement of specific regulatory provisions from its final rule on trichloroethylene (TCE) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The exte |
| 11 | Canada Proposes Stricter Controls on Precursor Chemicals and Pill-Making Equipment to Curb Fentanyl Crisis | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | ated drug manufacturing equipment. Law enforcement agencies have reported an increase in t |
| 12 | New Zealand EPA Strengthens Reporting Rules for Hazardous Substance Importers and Manufacturers | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | environmental risks, improve regulatory enforcement, and develop data-driven policies. The |
| 13 | Japan Launches Public Consultation on JIS Standards to Align with GHS Revision 9 (Updated) | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | SDS practices. Comment Period and Enforcement Dates Stakeholders are invited to su |
| 14 | China releases official standard for Desensitized Explosives | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | (SDS). Transition Period and Enforcement Dates MIIT has started 1 year tran |
| 15 | China enforces GHS Rev. 8 via mandatory standard GB 30000.1-2024 | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | Update: As scheduled, GB 30000.1-2024 entered into force on 1 August 2025. From this date onward, chemical classification and labelling in China must comply exclusively with GB 30000.1-2024 which implements GHS Revision 8. More information can be fo |
| 16 | South Korea Strengthens Chemical Safety Regulations with Amendments to Enforcement Decrees of K-REACH and CCA | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | n Government approved amendments to the enforcement decrees of the Act on the Registration |
| 17 | Indonesia Unveils Strategic Roadmap to Strengthen Product Safety and Labelling Compliance | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | ative seeks to transition from reactive enforcement to a proactive, risk-based oversight mo |
| 18 | Japan Amends Notification Rules for New Chemical Substances Under CSCL | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | ordinance changes. Comment Period and Enforcement Dates Stakeholders are invited to comme |
| 19 | Japan: METI Amends Notifications Provisions for Chemicals under CSCL | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | es mentioned above . Comment Period and Enforcement Dates Stakeholders are invited to com |
| 20 | Japan solicits consultation to amend guidelines under CSCL | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | h necessary updates. Comment Period and Enforcement Dates Stakeholders are invited to subm |
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