United States·TSCA·
EPA Draft Risk Evaluations Signal Regulatory Shift For Phthalates Under TSCA
EPA’s draft TSCA risk evaluations for DBP and DEHP identify serious health and environmental risks—public comment open until 4 August.
Great Britain·Northern Ireland·
UK Government Unveils Major Regulatory Reform To Boost Growth
The UK Government is cutting business compliance costs by 25% through regulatory reforms in manufacturing, chemicals, and infrastructure.
European Economic Area·
ENVI Committee Pushes EU PFAS Ban Forward With Strong Political Backing
ENVI Committee debates EU PFAS phase-out, pressing the Commission for faster REACH action and uniform restrictions across sectors.
European Economic Area·
EU Briefing Signals Regulatory Shift On PFAS Polymers Across Manufacturing Sectors
New EU briefing on PFAS polymers outlines future restrictions under REACH, signalling compliance duties and risks across supply chains.
European Economic Area·REACH·
EU Proposes Chromium(VI) REACH Restriction To Safeguard Worker Health
The EU's proposed Chromium(VI) restriction could reshape REACH compliance and exposure controls across industry. Learn what it means for your business.
Japan·
Japan Launches National GFC Plan To Overhaul Chemicals Management Across Industries
Japan adopts the Global Framework on Chemicals (GFC) plan to improve chemical safety, creating new obligations and opportunities for industry stakeholders.
European Economic Area·F-gas Regulation·
EU Commission Rebuffs Call For Early F-Gas Regulation Review Amid Industry Concerns
The European Commission confirms 2030 as the earliest review for the F-gas phaseout, impacting manufacturing and heat pump industries.
European Economic Area·
EU Reviews Benzophenone-2 And Benzophenone-5 Safety Amid Endocrine Disruptor Concerns
EU assesses Benzophenone-2 and Benzophenone-5 for endocrine-disrupting risks in cosmetics. Learn what this means for regulatory compliance.
United States·
Manufacturers Push EPA To Reassess Chemical Regulations Under Executive Order 14219
NAM urges the EPA to revise or rescind Biden-era chemical regulations, citing high compliance costs and risks to innovation.
European Economic Area·
Poland Challenges EU’s Wastewater Directive Over Extended Producer Responsibility
Poland contests the EU’s wastewater directive, citing unfair costs to pharma and cosmetics under extended producer responsibility rules.
European Economic Area·
Trifluoroacetic Acid Levels Surge In German Trees
Trifluoroacetic acid levels rise in German trees, signalling wider PFAS risks under EU REACH—key update for chemical compliance stakeholders.
Global·
AICIS Opens Consultation On 18 Industrial Chemicals Evaluations
Public comment is now open on AICIS draft evaluations for 18 industrial chemicals. Learn how these changes affect Australian manufacturers and value chains.
European Economic Area·
ANSES Seeks CBD Classification Under CLP Regulation
A new proposal seeks to classify cannabidiol (CBD) as a reproductive toxicant, affecting pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food sectors.
Global·
China Seeks Industry Input On Long-Chain PFCA List Under Stockholm Convention
China invites public comment on its first long-chain PFCA list under the Stockholm Convention—key input deadline looms for manufacturers.
European Economic Area·
Commission Adopts Ecodesign Working Plan Prioritising Sustainable Products Across EU Market
Commission adopts Ecodesign Working Plan 2025–2030. Learn how new EU product rules affect sustainability, compliance, and market access.
United States·TSCA·
EPA Proposes SNURs For 37 New Chemical Substances
EPA proposes SNURs for 37 chemicals under TSCA, impacting US manufacturing. Review the changes and ensure compliance before 6 May 2025.
European Economic Area·
EU Adopts Mandatory Methodology For Waste Battery Recycling Efficiency
EU enforces new recycling efficiency rules for waste batteries. Prepare your operations to meet documentation and verification requirements.
European Economic Area·REACH·
EU Advances PFAS Restriction And Chemical Reclassification
Upcoming PFAS restrictions and chemical reclassifications will impact manufacturing, transport, energy, medical devices, and electronics sectors.
European Economic Area·
EU Bans PFAS And Harmful Chemicals In Toys Under New Safety Regulation
EU bans PFAS in toys under new Toy Safety Regulation. Learn what this means for manufacturers and how to prepare for compliance with digital tracking.
European Economic Area·
EU ENVI Committee To Debate PFAS Ban And Water Policy Reforms
EU Parliament to review PFAS ban and water directives on 23–24 April. Key updates for manufacturers. Stay informed on regulatory changes.