Curated regulatory news and analysis to keep your business informed — Page 6 of 47
Germany·
Germany updates food contact materials rules, linking market placement to written declarations of compliance for Bisphenol A related materials and recycled plastics.
Netherlands·Plant Protection Products Regulation·
The Ctgb will reassess 46 PFAS pesticides due to TFA groundwater risks. Professionals must prepare for regulatory changes and product availability reviews.
European Union·REACH·
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·
The European Pharmacopoeia will eliminate animal-based pyrogen tests by 2026, advancing synthetic, animal-free testing methods for bacterial endotoxins.
France·European Union·
A new INERIS report warns of health and environmental risks from hazardous substances in recycled plastics. Industry urged to act.
European Union·REACH·
ECHA identifies n-hexane as a substance of very high concern under REACH, citing neurotoxicity and equivalent level of concern criteria.
European Union·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·
The EU has launched a public consultation to evaluate the Biocidal Products Regulation, seeking input on safety, innovation and market efficiency.
European Union·Waste Framework Directive·
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·
The EU proposes to repeal the SCIP database requirement under the Waste Framework Directive, easing chemical reporting burdens for manufacturers while maintaining safety standards.
Global·ADN Inland Waterways·
FuelsEurope calls for renewed ADN discussions on CMR hazard classification, proposing exposure-based risk tools to guide safer and more proportionate transport rules.
European Union·Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)·
The EU's Omnibus I simplification package reduces CSRD and CSDDD reporting burdens, helping businesses cut costs and boost compliance efficiency.
European Union·F-gas Regulation·
EU briefing on MOP37 highlights HFC phase-down, refrigerant monitoring, and sustainable cooling — key updates for chemical sector compliance.
European Economic Area·
EU launches new Regulation on drug precursors, targeting designer chemicals and reducing admin burden with digital systems for chemical industry compliance.
Australia·Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS)·
AICIS proposes key changes to its Categorisation Guidelines for 2026. Industry professionals are invited to comment on high-hazard updates and regulatory clarifications.
United States·FIFRA·
EPA maintains that single fluorinated pesticides are not PFAS, but scrutiny continues over their safety and regulatory classification.
European Union·CLP·
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·
The EU’s RESourceEU Action Plan aims to reduce critical raw materials dependency, boost recycling and accelerate diversification for industrial resilience.
Global·
BASF to phase out PFAS-containing products, aligning with EU proposals. Industry faces new compliance duties and innovation demands.
China·
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.
European Economic Area·REACH·
Companies must report microplastics emissions to ECHA by May 2026 under the EU microplastics restriction. Learn who is affected and how to comply.