Curated regulatory news and analysis to keep your business informed — Page 5 of 47
European Economic Area·
A ministerial response explains how the Netherlands assesses PFAS discharge permits, including minimisation obligations, best available techniques and water quality impact testing.
Great Britain·
New CMA guidance explains how retailers, brands and suppliers share responsibility for environmental claims, with stronger direct enforcement powers under the DMCC Act.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·CLP·
ECHA’s CLH intentions registry shows Austria plans a dossier for potassium chlorate, including proposed endocrine disruptor hazard classes for human health and the environment.
California·
AB 1604 proposes a 2027–2028 phase-out of intentionally added bisphenols in paper receipts, with enforcement by DTSC and civil penalties for violators.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·CLP·
A new provisional RAC 76 agenda gives an early view of upcoming risk assessment discussions that can shape hazard classification and compliance planning.
Hawaii·
Hawaii’s SB2333 would restrict neonicotinoid pesticides from January 2027 and require phased evaluations of impacts on pollinators, wildlife, aquatic life, and human health.
United States·
A new US House bill proposes repealing SEC conflict minerals disclosure rules, potentially reducing mandatory Form SD reporting while shifting expectations to customers and other regimes.
Japan·
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.
Great Britain·
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.
European Economic Area·Cosmetic Products Regulation·
EU cosmetics CMR substances update: Regulation (EU) 2026/78 sets new ingredient limits and deadlines from 1 May 2026.
European Economic Area·REACH·
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.
Great Britain·UK REACH·
The UK government proposes a UK REACH restriction for tattoo inks and permanent make-up, tightening limits and labelling with phased transition periods.
United States·
New Jersey’s Forever Chemicals Act bans intentionally added PFAS in key consumer products and introduces mandatory cookware labelling.
European Economic Area·
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.
Canada·Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA)·
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.
European Economic Area·REACH·
Bioaccumulation assessment strategies are evolving at ECHA, with practical implications for REACH and CLP evidence packages.
France·Plant Protection Products Regulation·
France has introduced a safeguard import ban for foods with residues of five EU-banned pesticide actives, with immediate supply chain implications.
European Economic Area·
Member States urge rapid EU measures to stabilise the plastics recycling sector, boost demand for recyclate, and address unfair competition.
United States·TSCA·
EPA sets out how TSCA CBI claims will expire and how to request extensions before June 2026 deadlines.
European Economic Area·
Commission Decision (EU) 2026/66 extends EU Ecolabel criteria validity for textiles, footwear, furniture, mattresses and floor coverings.