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Ukraine Notifies WTO of Draft Law on Biocidal Products Regulation
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rt opinions on state registration or refusal of registration of biocidal products.
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UK Launches Consultation on Proposed Ban of BPA and Other Bisphenols in Food Contact Materials
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kaging such as metal can
linings and reusable bottles. The aim is to address pote |
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Vietnam’s New Chemical Law: Key Changes Effective in 2026
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hemicals in consumer products, chemical usage across industries, and newly regulate |
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Australia Proposes New IChEMS Environmental Standards for Industrial Chemicals (2025–2026)
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ions: Ban on manufacturing, import, and usage unless specifically exempted for esse |
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Thailand Cosmetic Regulations Updated: Ingredient Ban New Toothpaste Labels and Microneedle Rules
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Carry child-safety usage warnings for different age groups
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ECHA Publishes Microplastics Reporting System Requirements under REACH
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ry fields to ensure the consistency and usability of the reported information. Data |
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Kenya Notifies WTO of Newly Adopted East African Standards for Fertilizers
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tent is to ensure uniform quality, safe usage, and environmental protection.
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Japan Publishes Safety Review Procedures for New Substances under Food Contact Regulation
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concerned that revealing the names and usage of substances could harm their abilit |
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Kenya Adopts Two-Part East African Standard for Skin-Applied Mosquito Repellents
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ing to inform consumers and ensure safe usage.
Adoption in Kenya
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Brazil Updates Supplement Regulation to Include New Ingredients and Labelling Rules
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ficial lists of authorised ingredients, usage limits, health claims, and mandatory |
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EPA Proposes Extension of Methylene Chloride Compliance Deadline under TSCA
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tions associated with reference G/TBT/N/USA/1988 are filed under Docket Number EPA- |
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Japan’s Positive List for Food Contact Materials (FCMs) effective from 1 June 2025
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ately 840 approved additives, each with usage limits by material class.
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OECD Publishes New and Revised Test Guidelines for Chemical Safety Assessment
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o. 456
Clarifications on the usage of historical control data (Test Nos. |
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Japan releases Implementation Report on CSCL for FY 2024
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Risk evaluations are conducted using usage volume, hazard data, and monitoring r |
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South Korea Proposes Full Revision of the “Detailed Handling Standards for Hazardous Chemicals”
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been made to enhance the regulation’s usability and enforceability.
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Japan: MHLW revises the provisions for chemicals that cause skin irritation
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% Cut-off value
Other usage provisions
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UNECE Announces Updates for the 11th Revised Edition of GHS
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ements to improve clarity for users and usability for labelling professionals.
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Switzerland Notifies WTO on Draft Ordinance for Packaging to Promote Circular Economy
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ainers will be introduced to streamline usage and encourage reuse.
Timeline
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EPA Finalizes Significant New Use Rules for Certain Chemical Substances
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nternationally under WTO symbol G/TBT/N/USA/2125/Add.1. |
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South Korea Strengthens Chemical Safety Regulations with Amendments to Enforcement Decrees of K-REACH and CCA
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iality, promoting transparency and safe usage.
Key Updates under the CCA |