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European Union·REACH·19 Dec 2025

EU Accelerates Defence Readiness With €800 Billion Investment And Simplified Permitting

The EU’s new defence readiness package aims to unlock €800 billion in investment, simplify permitting, and ease intra-EU transfers of defence goods.

European Union·REACH·19 Dec 2025

European Union·19 Dec 2025

European Pharmacopoeia To End Animal Testing For Bacterial Endotoxins By 2026

The European Pharmacopoeia will eliminate animal-based pyrogen tests by 2026, advancing synthetic, animal-free testing methods for bacterial endotoxins.

European Union·19 Dec 2025

France·European Union·19 Dec 2025

French Report Highlights Urgent Need To Control Hazardous Substances In Plastic Recycling

A new INERIS report warns of health and environmental risks from hazardous substances in recycled plastics. Industry urged to act.

France·European Union·19 Dec 2025

European Union·REACH·19 Dec 2025

MSC Confirms n-Hexane As SVHC Due To Neurotoxic Effects

ECHA identifies n-hexane as a substance of very high concern under REACH, citing neurotoxicity and equivalent level of concern criteria.

European Union·REACH·19 Dec 2025

European Union·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·12 Dec 2025

EU Launches Evaluation Of Biocidal Products Regulation To Address Market And Safety Challenges

The EU has launched a public consultation to evaluate the Biocidal Products Regulation, seeking input on safety, innovation and market efficiency.

European Union·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·12 Dec 2025

European Union·Waste Framework Directive·12 Dec 2025

EU Proposes Sweeping Environmental Reporting Reforms To Save €775 Million Annually

The EU’s new environmental simplification package aims to cut red tape across reporting rules for waste, batteries, industrial emissions and permitting—delivering €775 million in annual savings.

European Union·Waste Framework Directive·12 Dec 2025

European Union·Waste Framework Directive·12 Dec 2025

EU To Scrap Chemicals Of Concern Reporting Via SCIP Database, Saving Industry €225 Million Annually

The EU proposes to repeal the SCIP database requirement under the Waste Framework Directive, easing chemical reporting burdens for manufacturers while maintaining safety standards.

European Union·Waste Framework Directive·12 Dec 2025

Global·ADN Inland Waterways·10 Dec 2025

ADN Safety Committee Urged To Reassess CMR Hazard Rules For Inland Waterway Transport

FuelsEurope calls for renewed ADN discussions on CMR hazard classification, proposing exposure-based risk tools to guide safer and more proportionate transport rules.

Global·ADN Inland Waterways·10 Dec 2025

European Union·Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)·10 Dec 2025

EU Agreement On Omnibus I Simplification Package Eases Reporting Burden For Industry

The EU's Omnibus I simplification package reduces CSRD and CSDDD reporting burdens, helping businesses cut costs and boost compliance efficiency.

European Union·Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)·10 Dec 2025

European Union·F-gas Regulation·10 Dec 2025

EU Updates Industry On Outcomes Of MOP37 And HFC Phase-Down Priorities

EU briefing on MOP37 highlights HFC phase-down, refrigerant monitoring, and sustainable cooling — key updates for chemical sector compliance.

European Union·F-gas Regulation·10 Dec 2025

European Economic Area·4 Dec 2025

EU Overhauls Drug Precursor Regulation To Combat Designer Chemicals And Ease Compliance

EU launches new Regulation on drug precursors, targeting designer chemicals and reducing admin burden with digital systems for chemical industry compliance.

European Economic Area·4 Dec 2025

Australia·Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS)·4 Dec 2025

Australia Opens Consultation On 2026 Chemical Categorisation Revisions Under AICIS

AICIS proposes key changes to its Categorisation Guidelines for 2026. Industry professionals are invited to comment on high-hazard updates and regulatory clarifications.

Australia·Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS)·4 Dec 2025

United States·FIFRA·4 Dec 2025

EPA Insists Fluorinated Pesticides Are Not PFAS Amid Scrutiny Over Safety Claims

EPA maintains that single fluorinated pesticides are not PFAS, but scrutiny continues over their safety and regulatory classification.

United States·FIFRA·4 Dec 2025

European Union·CLP·4 Dec 2025

EU Defers Key Labelling Rules In CLP Regulation Amendment To Ease Industry Burden

The EU has delayed labelling and classification deadlines under the CLP Regulation to reduce compliance pressure. Changes affect fuel labelling and online sales.

European Union·CLP·4 Dec 2025

European Union·4 Dec 2025

EU Launches RESourceEU Action Plan To Tackle Critical Raw Materials Dependency

The EU’s RESourceEU Action Plan aims to reduce critical raw materials dependency, boost recycling and accelerate diversification for industrial resilience.

European Union·4 Dec 2025

Global·28 Nov 2025

BASF Commits To Phasing Out PFAS In Chemical Products Amid EU Regulatory Shift

BASF to phase out PFAS-containing products, aligning with EU proposals. Industry faces new compliance duties and innovation demands.

Global·28 Nov 2025

China·28 Nov 2025

China Proposes Third Batch Of Priority Controlled Chemicals Targeting PFAS And High-Risk Substances

China’s draft list of priority controlled chemicals adds 29 PFAS and targets high-risk substances used across key industries. Public consultation ends 2 December.

China·28 Nov 2025

European Economic Area·REACH·28 Nov 2025

ECHA Opens Reporting For Microplastics Emissions Under EU Restriction

Companies must report microplastics emissions to ECHA by May 2026 under the EU microplastics restriction. Learn who is affected and how to comply.

European Economic Area·REACH·28 Nov 2025

United States·TSCA·28 Nov 2025

EPA Proposes PFAS Reporting Rule Revisions To Ease Industry Burden

EPA proposes PFAS rule changes under TSCA to reduce compliance burdens while preserving key reporting obligations.

United States·TSCA·28 Nov 2025

European Economic Area·28 Nov 2025

EU Bioeconomy Strategy Aims To Scale Bio-Based Innovation And Tackle Regulatory Gaps

The EU's new bioeconomy strategy targets regulatory barriers and investment gaps, setting the stage for a competitive, sustainable chemicals ecosystem.

European Economic Area·28 Nov 2025