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EU Tightens PFOS Limits under POPs Regulation
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On 14 April 2025, the European Commission adopted a Delegated Regulation amending |
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MOENV Strengthens Water Protection: PFAS Added to Taiwan’s Surface Water Quality Standards
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, following similar efforts seen in the EU, US, Japan, and South Korea.Other Key A |
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ECHA Publishes Microplastics Reporting System Requirements under REACH
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On April 16, 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published detailed require |
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Australia Advances Packaging Reform Amid Strong Public Support for EPR and Tougher National Standards
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tronger measures to avoid, reduce, and reuse packaging waste, especially plastic p |
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UK Notifies WTO of Draft Regulation to Ban 4-MBC and 16 CMR Substances in Cosmetics
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es and reflect ongoing convergence with EU scientific risk assessments where appro |
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ECHA Publishes Formaldehyde Emissions Guideline Ahead of August 2026 EU Restriction
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On 14 May 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published a new guideline out |
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EPA Delays PFAS Reporting Deadline for Manufacturers
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On May 12, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued an interim final rule delaying the start of the PFAS reporting period under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Section 8(a)(7). Originally set to begin on July 11, 2025, the |
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South Korea Begins Construction of National Animal-Free Testing Facility - Completion Set for 2026
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ing, aligning with similar moves by the EU and the United States. It will also con |
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EU Bans 21 CMR Substances in Cosmetics under Regulation (EU) 2025/877
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On 15 May 2025, the European Commission published Regulation (EU) 2025/877, which |
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HSE Opens Consultation on Draft Recommendation to Add Three Substances to UK REACH Authorisation List (Updated)
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st since the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union.
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Council Agrees Position on Omnibus VI Package to Simplify EU Chemical Rules
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On 5 November 2025, the Council of the European Union agreed on its negotiating po |
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New Rules Finalized for Compounding of Offences under India’s Drugs and Cosmetics Act
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tation, sale, or distribution of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics may apply for compo |
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Ukraine Notifies WTO of New Regulation on Hazardous Chemical and Biological Factors
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kraine’s broader objectives under the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement, which ai |
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Brazilian Congress Advances Bill to Regulate
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s.
Introduced by Deputy Juninho do Pneu (UNIÃO-RJ) on May 22, 2023, Bill PL 27 |
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COP-12 Expands Stockholm Convention Annex A to Include Chlorpyrifos, MCCPs, and LC-PFCAs; UV-328 Exemptions Revised
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anophosphate pesticide associated with neurodevelopmental harm. Although it will b |
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UK Introduces Interim Approach to PMT/vPvM Concept for Managing PFAS under UK REACH
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(GHS), and monitor developments in the EU’s Classification, Labelling and Packa |
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EU Publishes REACH Restriction on DMAC and NEP Due to Reproductive Toxicity
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On 3 June 2025, the European Commission published Commission Regulation (EU) 2025/ |
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Ukraine Notifies WTO of Draft Regulation on Joint Submission Rules for Chemical Substance Registration under UA-REACH
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–38, (excluding Chapter 30 – Pharmaceuticals), and are closely aligned with th |
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EU Publishes 23rd ATP to CLP Regulation – New Classifications Apply from February 2027
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The European Commission has adopted the 23rd Adaptation to Technical Progress (ATP |
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ECHA Adds Three New Substances to the Candidate List of SVHCs
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On 25 June 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced the addition of th |