China to Add Four Substances to Existing Chemicals Inventory
China to list four new substances in its Existing Chemicals Inventory, impacting compliance and reporting across global manufacturing supply chains.
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EFSA Proposes New Health Guidance Values for Trifluoroacetic Acid
EFSA proposes new ADI and ARfD values for trifluoroacetic acid based on updated toxicological evidence. Stakeholders invited to comment by 22 September 2025.
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New UBA Study Calls for Overhaul of Soil Microorganism Risk Assessment in Agricultural Chemical Regulation
German Environment Agency urges updates to soil microorganism risk assessment, recommending new tests to better capture chemical impacts.
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Switzerland Considers Standalone PFAS Regulation to Strengthen Environmental Protections
Switzerland proposes independent PFAS regulation, diverging from EU water directives to better protect health, agriculture, and the environment.
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EU Sets 2026 Deadline for PFAS Restriction Review Affecting Over 10,000 Chemicals
EU to finalise PFAS restriction review by 2026, impacting 10,000+ chemicals. Industry must prepare for broad compliance and emissions control obligations.
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Türkiye Updates National KKDİK Framework
Türkiye enacts a phased KKDİK registration model aligned with EU REACH, requiring manufacturers and importers to meet key 2025–2026 deadlines.
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UK Confirms PDDP as Endocrine Disruptor, Citing Risks Across Industry and Environment
UK REACH identifies PDDP as an endocrine disruptor, with implications for lubricant, fuel, and resin supply chains across GB.
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EU Tightens Toy Safety Rules: Cobalt Restrictions Set to Impact Manufacturers
The EU proposes stricter toy safety rules to limit cobalt exposure. Industry must prepare for compliance under the updated Toy Safety Directive.
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California Advances Permanent SB 54 Regulations to Drive Packaging Reform
California proposes permanent SB 54 packaging rules requiring recyclability or compostability by 2032, redefining producer responsibility across the supply chain.
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POPRC.21 to Tackle Risk Profiles and Exemptions for Key POPs Including PFOS and MCCPs
POPRC.21 will assess key chemical risks and exemptions under the Stockholm Convention, with major implications for PFOS, MCCPs, and new dioxin-like POPs.
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New EU Occupational Diseases Manual to Shape Future Chemical Regulations
Eurostat’s new occupational disease manual impacts EU chemical regulations. Discover how standardised data reporting will shape compliance and safety.
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Denmark Confirms TMBPA as Endocrine Disruptor
TMBPA identified as an endocrine disruptor for human health and the environment. Denmark to propose EU harmonised classification in 2026.
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PFAS Contamination Threatens Global Food Security, New Research Warns
PFAS contamination poses a rising threat to global food security, with growing risks for agriculture, ecosystems, and supply chains.
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Revised EU Data Rules Set to Reshape Active Substance Approvals for Plant Protection Products
The EU is updating data requirements for active substances in plant protection products, raising safety standards and regulatory expectations.
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EU Court Backs Bioenergy and Plastic Taxonomy Rules Despite Environmental Legal Challenge
EU Court backs bioenergy and plastics taxonomy criteria, rejecting ClientEarth’s challenge. Decision clarifies sustainability definitions under the EU Taxonomy Regulation.
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Germany Proposes Chemicals Act Amendment to Align with EU F-Gas and ODS Regulations
Germany’s draft amendment to the Chemicals Act aligns with EU F-Gas and ODS rules, impacting chemical compliance and enforcement across industry.
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European Commission Launches Circular Economy Act Consultation
The EU launches its Circular Economy Act consultation, signalling major regulatory shifts for the chemicals and manufacturing sectors. Have your say now.
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UK REACH 2025/26 Work Programme Sets Regulatory Priorities for Chemical Industry Compliance
The UK REACH 2025/26 Work Programme outlines key chemical compliance priorities, including PFAS restrictions and SVHC reviews.
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EU Proposes Major Overhaul of REACH Fees with New SME Verification Rules
The EU proposes inflation-linked REACH fee increases and a new SME verification model. Affects all chemical manufacturers and importers.
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HSE Proposes Overhaul of GB Chemical Regulations to Streamline Compliance and Reduce Costs
HSE proposes reforms to GB chemical regulations including BPR, CLP, and PIC to cut red tape and improve regulatory agility for industry.
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