Regulatory News & Updates - Page 2

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Japan Issues MHLW Ordinance to Implement Occupational Safety Law Amendments

An MHLW ministerial ordinance published in Japan’s Official Gazette updates implementing rules tied to OSH law amendments, including chemical disclosure and PPE communication requirements.

20 January 2026

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UK Proposes Updated Designated Standards for Toy Safety (EN 71)

Proposed changes would update designated EN 71 toy safety standards in Great Britain, with an effective date in February 2026 and a transition period through June 2027.

20 January 2026

EU Cosmetics CMR Substances Update: Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/78 Sets New Ingredient Limits

EU cosmetics CMR substances update: Regulation (EU) 2026/78 sets new ingredient limits and deadlines from 1 May 2026.

15 January 2026

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Draft EU REACH CMR Restrictions Update For Annex XVII

The Commission’s draft would update EU REACH Annex XVII CMR restrictions, refresh listed substances and CAS numbers, and align mixture thresholds with CLP additivity rules.

15 January 2026

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UK REACH Restriction For Tattoo Inks And Permanent Make-Up

The UK government proposes a UK REACH restriction for tattoo inks and permanent make-up, tightening limits and labelling with phased transition periods.

15 January 2026

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New Jersey PFAS Restrictions Expand Under Protecting Against Forever Chemicals Act

New Jersey’s Forever Chemicals Act bans intentionally added PFAS in key consumer products and introduces mandatory cookware labelling.

14 January 2026

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EU Better Regulation Framework Call for Evidence Signals Q2 2026 Reform

A new Commission call for evidence sets out how the EU Better Regulation Framework may be updated for speed, proportionality, and clearer laws in 2026.

12 January 2026

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Canada Prohibits Additional Toxic Chemicals Under New 2025 Regulations

Canada's Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025 expands prohibitions on persistent organic pollutants and adds new restrictions on Dechlorane Plus and decabromodiphenyl ethane.

8 January 2026

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ECHA PBT Expert Group Highlights Bioaccumulation Assessment Strategies for Tougher Substances

Bioaccumulation assessment strategies are evolving at ECHA, with practical implications for REACH and CLP evidence packages.

8 January 2026

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Member States Urge EU Measures To Support The Plastics Recycling Sector

Member States urge rapid EU measures to stabilise the plastics recycling sector, boost demand for recyclate, and address unfair competition.

8 January 2026

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EPA Sets Out Process For Expiring TSCA CBI Claims Ahead Of June 2026

EPA sets out how TSCA CBI claims will expire and how to request extensions before June 2026 deadlines.

6 January 2026

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EU Ecolabel Criteria Extended For Textiles, Furniture, Footwear, Mattresses, And Floor Coverings

Commission Decision (EU) 2026/66 extends EU Ecolabel criteria validity for textiles, footwear, furniture, mattresses and floor coverings.

6 January 2026

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Germany Updates Food Contact Materials Rules For Bisphenol A And Recycled Plastics

Germany updates food contact materials rules, linking market placement to written declarations of compliance for Bisphenol A related materials and recycled plastics.

29 December 2025

Ctgb Triggers Interim Review of 46 Products Amid Rising Scrutiny of TFA Formation and Groundwater Risks

The Ctgb will reassess 46 PFAS pesticides due to TFA groundwater risks. Professionals must prepare for regulatory changes and product availability reviews.

19 December 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.

19 December 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.

19 December 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.

19 December 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.

19 December 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.

12 December 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.

12 December 2025