| # | Title | Type | Source | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 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 |
| 2 | Mandatory BIS Certification for Exporters of Key Non-Ferrous Metals to India | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | ude refined nickel, tin ingots, primary lead, and refined zinc. These metals must ca |
| 3 | South Korea Begins Construction of National Animal-Free Testing Facility - Completion Set for 2026 | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | ng. South Korea aims to become a global leader in ethical, science-driven toxicology |
| 4 | HSE Opens Consultation on Draft Recommendation to Add Three Substances to UK REACH Authorisation List | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | 4-stannatetradecanoate (MOTE)Tetraethyl lead (TEL) (CAS No. 78-00-2)All three substa |
| 5 | Vietnam Issues Draft Decree on Cosmetic Safety and Management Aligned with ASEAN Standards | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | ates. Advertising must avoid misleading claims or phrases such as ‘miracle |
| 6 | Indonesia Issues Regulatory Draft on Cosmetic Test Parameters in Certificates of Analysis for Import Certificate Applications | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | s for: Heavy metals (including lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), arsenic (As), and o |
| 7 | South Korea notifies WTO of proposed revision to the “Special Act on Imported Food Safety Control” | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | ifications obtained through false or misleading means will be revoked. |
| 8 | South Korea Proposes a New Draft Regulation for Substances Subject to Preparation of Accidents | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | y significant physical risks that could lead to chemical accidents or exacerbate the |
| 9 | Japan’s Positive List for Food Contact Materials (FCMs) effective from 1 June 2025 | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | Ban certain harmful substances such as lead and certain dyes. Material-spec |
| 10 | Ukraine Notifies WTO of Draft Regulation on Joint Submission Rules for Chemical Substance Registration under UA-REACH | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | onsortium). Designate a lead registrant, authorized to act on behalf |
| 11 | Switzerland Notifies WTO of Draft Amendments to Chemical Risk Reduction Ordinance | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | ulation (EU) 2023/2055. Lead in PVC: There will be restrictions on t |
| 12 | UK Adopts Restriction on Lead in Ammunition Under UK REACH | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | ct the use and placing on the market of lead in ammunition under UK REACH. Adopted b |
| 13 | New Zealand EPA Strengthens Reporting Rules for Hazardous Substance Importers and Manufacturers | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | tion New Zealand alongside other global leaders in chemical regulation and promote s |
| 14 | Switzerland Notifies WTO on Draft Ordinance for Packaging to Promote Circular Economy | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | ffice for the Environment (FOEN) is the lead authority responsible for drafting and |
| 15 | Indonesia Unveils Strategic Roadmap to Strengthen Product Safety and Labelling Compliance | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | igations revealed that inaccurate or misleading labelling—largely due to the absen |
| 16 | Türkiye Sets New Rules on KKDIK Registration | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | lar can be listed as below:Selection of Lead Registrants (LRs):Lead companies will b |
| 17 | Brazil Implements Historic Ban on Animal Testing for Cosmetics and Personal Care Products | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | s to ensure transparency and prevent misleading claims. Alternative Testing Met |
| 18 | Taiwan to Revise Chemical Hazard Communication Rules Following GHS Revision 8 Update | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | On 9 September 2025, TaiWan's Occupational Safety and Health Administration announces that it will host free online seminars on 21 and 22 October 2025 to introduce updates to the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals |
| 19 | Taiwan OSHA to Host Regional Seminars on Workplace Environmental Monitoring and Exposure Assessment | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | On 5 September 2025, Taiwan’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announces that it will hold three regional seminars from October 1 to 8, 2025 to guide employers and occupational safety personnel on workplace environmental moni |
| 20 | Brazil opens consultation on new limits for hazardous substances in electronics | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | Hexavalent chromium (Cr VI): 0.1% Lead (Pb): 0.1% Phthalates (DEHP, BBP, |
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