United States·
The FDA food chemicals review process marks a more transparent and proactive approach to post-market oversight. By combining AI-supported monitoring, annual work plans and public consultation, the agency aims to identify potential risks earlier while giving industry clearer routes to provide data and prepare for regulatory action.
United States·
The PFAS Cleanup Act would place a 45% excise tax on PFAS sales and create a 25% credit for eligible public water remediation. While not yet law, the proposal could affect chemical producers, importers, utilities and downstream sectors that rely on fluorinated substances or manage PFAS contamination risks.
European Economic Area·
The European Commission’s EUDR simplification review introduces updated guidance, digital system improvements and revised product scope rules aimed at reducing compliance costs by 75%.
United States·
The PFAS firefighter gear lawsuit against 3M, DuPont and major PPE suppliers could reshape compliance expectations across the protective equipment industry as pressure grows for PFAS-free materials.
United States·
The EPA has concluded that 1,2-dichloroethane poses unreasonable risks to workers under 15 industrial use conditions, launching the TSCA risk management phase for PVC and chlorinated chemical supply chains.
European Economic Area·
The EU REACH Committee will debate major restrictions on CMRs in childcare products and lead ammunition, while NGOs criticise delays in wider chemical regulation. The proposals could tighten compliance requirements across European supply chains.
European Economic Area·
The European Parliament’s proposed reforms would substantially expand ECHA’s scientific, regulatory and coordination functions. The changes reinforce transparency, non-animal testing and inter-agency cooperation while increasing regulatory oversight across the EU chemicals sector.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·CLP·
ECHA’s latest hazard classification consultation places silver chloride and several reproductive toxicants under scrutiny. With wide-ranging hazard classes proposed, the outcome could reshape compliance obligations, supply chains and risk management practices across multiple industries before the June 2026 deadline.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
The European Parliament is pushing for EU chemicals regulation simplification while reinforcing ECHA’s role. The resolution targets inefficiencies and inconsistent enforcement without lowering safety standards. As the Commission considers next steps, businesses should prepare for clearer but still stringent regulatory requirements.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
The EU will not reopen REACH, focusing instead on simplification and enforcement while advancing PFAS restrictions and circular economy policies. This approach offers regulatory stability but increases pressure on hazardous substances and resource efficiency across the chemicals value chain.
European Economic Area·Global·Plant Protection Products Regulation·
PFAS pesticides are facing increasing regulatory scrutiny rather than uniform global restrictions. EU non-renewals, Danish withdrawals and ongoing reviews and legal actions highlight growing concern over TFA and groundwater risks. Stakeholders should monitor developments, assess exposure and prepare for evolving compliance requirements.
Great Britain·UK REACH·
The UK Parliament’s report on chemical regulation raises concerns over UK REACH costs, data access, and enforcement capacity. It calls for reforms to ensure effective oversight while minimising industry burden and maintaining alignment with EU standards where necessary.
European Economic Area·
The EU Omnibus VIII environmental simplification package is moving into political review, focusing on reducing administrative burdens within EPR systems. While no obligations change yet, the proposals signal a shift in compliance structures that could affect cross-border operations and regulatory strategy across industry.
France·
France’s environmental health policy review exposes critical gaps in chemical regulation, particularly for PFAS and pesticides. With rising health and economic costs, the report signals a shift towards stricter, more integrated regulation, requiring businesses to prepare for enhanced compliance, risk assessment and substitution obligations.
Great Britain·
GB CLP Agency Opinions demonstrate that HSE may depart from ECHA RAC where evidence is interpreted differently, particularly for reproductive toxicity, STOT RE and environmental hazards. These divergences reinforce the need for careful, jurisdiction-specific classification review across Great Britain and EU regulatory frameworks.
Sweden·
Sweden is advancing a PFAS national action plan to curb widespread contamination and protect public health. Backed by funding and stakeholder input, the strategy will shape future regulation, requiring industries to adapt to stricter controls, enhanced monitoring and a transition towards safer chemical alternatives.
