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| 1 | EU Presents Ambitious REACH Revision Plans at CARACAL-54: Digitalisation Enforcement and Simplification Take Centre Stage | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | uses. Early information on use, exposure, and alternatives will support more |
| 2 | Thailand Updates Cosmetic Labelling Rules: New Requirements for Fluoride Products | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | itional medical advice: If children are exposed to fluoride from other sources, pare |
| 3 | UK Parliament Launches Inquiry into PFAS Chemicals and Regulatory Oversight | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | dy. Scientific studies have linked PFAS exposure to: Reduced fertility and |
| 4 | India’s DGFT Notifies Changes in Import Regulations and Policy for Specific Chemicals and Pesticides | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | BackgroundOn 15 October 2025, India’s Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) issued a notification revising the import policy conditions for certain chemicals and pesticides listed under Chapters 29 and 38 of the Indian Trade Classification (H |
| 5 | Thailand Cosmetic Regulations Updated: Ingredient Ban New Toothpaste Labels and Microneedle Rules | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | from doctor or dentist, if children are exposed to additional fluoride sources |
| 6 | EPA Finalizes Stronger Rules to Cut Ethylene Oxide Emissions and Reduce Cancer Risk | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | facilities are at the greatest risk of exposure. Comprehensive Risk Mi |
| 7 | UK Opens Consultation on Cosmetic Ingredients with Suspected Endocrine-Disrupting Properties | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | . Additional data to support safety and exposure estimates are sought for products l |
| 8 | Malaysia Clarifies Position on Dechlorane Plus and UV-328 | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | ibit their production, use, import, and export, except under certain exemptions. The |
| 9 | South Africa Bans Mercury-Added Products with New 2024 Regulations and Sets Phase-Out Deadlines from April 2025 | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | ation applies to: Importers, exporters, sellers, and users of mercury or |
| 10 | Malaysia’s DOE Outlines Certification Protocol for Chemical Exports to Non-Party Countries | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | reminder to industries involved in the export and import of chemicals classified as |
| 11 | Mandatory BIS Certification for Exporters of Key Non-Ferrous Metals to India | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | e this process may take several months, exporters should start early to avoid delays |
| 12 | ECHA Publishes Formaldehyde Emissions Guideline Ahead of August 2026 EU Restriction | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | mits, ECHA aims to significantly reduce exposure to formaldehyde in indoor environme |
| 13 | HSE Opens Consultation on Draft Recommendation to Add Three Substances to UK REACH Authorisation List | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | cific to Great Britain on current uses, exposure scenarios, possible exemptions, and |
| 14 | Vietnam Issues Draft Decree on Cosmetic Safety and Management Aligned with ASEAN Standards | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | cation, declaration, production, import/export, labeling, advertising, quality contr |
| 15 | UK Introduces Interim Approach to PMT/vPvM Concept for Managing PFAS under UK REACH | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | principle: Rather than identifying safe exposure levels, the UK approach focuses on |
| 16 | Singapore Adds Chlorpyrifos and Tightens Organophosphate Controls Under EPMA Hazardous Substances Regime | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | bstance (HS) licence/permit for import, export, sale, storage, use, and transport.Wh |
| 17 | EU Publishes REACH Restriction on DMAC and NEP Due to Reproductive Toxicity | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | ies, and there is potential for harmful exposure through inhalation and dermal conta |
| 18 | Japan adds 50 chemicals to carcinogenic list effective from 1 April 2027 | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | ssessment before use, implementation of exposure control measures, and health monito |
| 19 | Ukraine Notifies WTO of Draft Regulation on Joint Submission Rules for Chemical Substance Registration under UA-REACH | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | A chemical safety report or exposure information (where full assessment |
| 20 | India’s Focus on Quality Control Orders Grows in Chemicals Sector | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | As the focus of global trade shifts from tariffs to technical regulations, India’s chemical and petrochemical industries are under increasing pressure to strengthen their regulatory frameworks. The introduction of Quality Control Orders (QCOs) is s |
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