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Chemical drums and formulation samples in a manufacturing laboratory

Great Britain·GB CLP·11 Aug 2026

GB CLP Proposal Covers 20 Hazardous Chemical Substances

Great Britain has proposed mandatory classification and labelling for 20 hazardous chemical substances under GB CLP. The package could affect mixture calculations, labels, safety data sheets and substitution decisions. Stakeholders have until 6 October 2026 to comment. Businesses should screen portfolios and prepare relevant evidence now.

Great Britain·GB CLP·11 Aug 2026

Industrial protective equipment arranged in a safety testing room

Great Britain·11 Aug 2026

GB PPE Designated Standards Update Brings Urgent Removal Dates

Great Britain has updated PPE designated standards covering helmets, gloves, eyewear, visibility clothing and specialist protection. Several older standards begin losing designation on 14 August 2026, with further removals in October, November and December 2027. Manufacturers and importers should check certificates, technical files, declarations and product transition plans immediately now.

Great Britain·11 Aug 2026

Industrial facility near an urban community with air-monitoring equipment

United States·Clean Air Act·11 Aug 2026

Illinois Environmental Justice Air Permits Gain Cumulative-Impact Review

Illinois has enacted enhanced review for defined construction-permit applications in environmental justice areas. From 1 January 2027, coverage reaches specified new sources and existing sources seeking higher annual permitted emissions. Manufacturers should test the statutory permit conditions early, strengthen project evidence and plan for additional modelling, controls and community scrutiny.

United States·Clean Air Act·11 Aug 2026

Electrolyser facility supplying a modern industrial plant

11 Aug 2026

Italy Renewable Hydrogen Support Mechanism Opens Industrial Opportunity

Italy has published a final support mechanism for renewable hydrogen of non-biological and biological origin used in industry and transport. The decree entered into force on 8 August 2026, but applications await GSE rules and calls. Producers, suppliers and offtakers should test eligibility, certification, power sourcing and commercial readiness now.

11 Aug 2026

Engineer inspecting emission-control equipment at an industrial plant

California·11 Aug 2026

South Coast AQMD Rule 1401 Adds Toxic Air Permit Tests

South Coast AQMD approved Rule 1401 amendments on 7 August 2026, adding nine toxic air contaminants and an eight-hour chronic hazard index. The changes apply to new, modified or relocated permitted equipment. Manufacturers should screen chemical emissions before equipment decisions and test whether enhanced controls may be needed for permits.

California·11 Aug 2026

Sorted plastic and recycled polymer pellets in a modern recycling plant

European Economic Area·10 Aug 2026

Draft EU End-Of-Waste Criteria Set New Conditions For Recycled Plastics

The Commission has notified draft EU end-of-waste criteria for recycled thermoplastics, with proposed quality, assurance and documentation conditions.

European Economic Area·10 Aug 2026

Colourful toy components prepared for chemical testing in a laboratory

European Economic Area·10 Aug 2026

Draft EU Toy Chemical Restrictions Tighten Controls On Lilial, BPA, BIT And Phenol

Draft EU toy chemical restrictions would list Lilial, lower the BPA migration limit and update test references for BIT and phenol.

European Economic Area·10 Aug 2026

Engineer inspecting an industrial robot in an automated production cell

European Economic Area·10 Aug 2026

Machinery Harmonised Standards Recitation Planned Before January 2027

The Commission plans to re-cite most machinery harmonised standards in late 2026, but cyber-safety and AI standards remain outstanding.

European Economic Area·10 Aug 2026

Packaging components moving along a clean manufacturing line

European Economic Area·10 Aug 2026

EU Packaging Producer Registers Proposal Targets Harmonised EPR Reporting

New draft EU rules would align national packaging producer registers and EPR reporting under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation.

European Economic Area·10 Aug 2026

Occupational hygienist using an air-sampling device in a clean workplace

European Economic Area·10 Aug 2026

Workplace Airborne Virus Measurement Standard Opens For European Enquiry

CEN has opened an enquiry on prEN 18373 for workplace airborne virus measurement, with national comments due before 29 October 2026.

European Economic Area·10 Aug 2026

Compliance professional reviewing environmental presentation on unbranded consumer products

7 Aug 2026

Belgium Environmental Claims Law Tightens Green Marketing Rules

Belgium’s environmental claims law enters force on 27 September 2026, tightening rules on sustainability labels, climate marketing, durability and repair information. A narrow six-month enforcement carve-out covers specified infringements involving qualifying pre-existing goods. Manufacturers, importers, brands and retailers should update claims, verification, software-update promises and evidence before commencement across Belgium.

7 Aug 2026

Customs inspector checking chemical drums in a secured warehouse

Brazil·7 Aug 2026

Brazil Controlled Chemicals Instruction Updates Licensing And Reporting

Brazil’s Federal Police has issued a controlled-chemicals instruction covering SIPROQUIM registration, licensing, prior trade authorisations, monthly reports, inspections and penalties. Effective from 3 August 2026, IN 338 works alongside Law 10.357/2001 and Portaria MJSP 204/2022. Affected businesses should review controlled products, activities, sites, authorisations and reporting arrangements.

Brazil·7 Aug 2026

Protected crop worker operating application equipment in a greenhouse

Canada·7 Aug 2026

Canada Potassium Bicarbonate Decision Mandates Label And Worker Controls

Canada has completed its potassium bicarbonate pesticide re-evaluation, allowing four registered products to remain available subject to amended conditions. New labels must address protective equipment, restricted entry, spray drift, disposal and enclosed-area ultra-low-volume applications. Registrants, retailers and users have until 4 August 2028 to complete the transition safely across Canada.

Canada·7 Aug 2026

Safety crew taking part in an industrial emergency-response exercise

China·7 Aug 2026

China Emergency Response Plan Guidance Explains New National Standard

China’s emergency ministry has explained GB/T 46793.1-2025, a recommended standard effective 1 July 2026. The guidance promotes risk-based emergency plans supported by resource surveys, incident analysis, exercises and continual improvement. Manufacturers and logistics operators should review plan governance without treating the standard as a new universal legal mandate.

China·7 Aug 2026

Environmental engineer inspecting emissions-monitoring equipment at an industrial facility

China·7 Aug 2026

China Self-Monitoring Consultation Proposes Stronger Emissions Controls

China’s environment ministry is consulting on self-monitoring guidance for pollution-discharge permit holders until 28 August 2026. The draft strengthens quality systems, records, automatic and manual data disclosure, equipment-failure controls and permit-linked video monitoring. Manufacturers and suppliers should compare procedures with the proposal and prepare evidence or comments before the deadline.

China·7 Aug 2026

Electric-vehicle battery pack with abstract digital data connections

European Union·7 Aug 2026

EU Battery Passport Guidance Maps 71 Data Points

Non-binding EU battery passport guidance maps 71 numbered entries for each EV battery, each LMT battery and each industrial battery above 2 kWh from 18 February 2027. It covers identity, composition, sustainability, performance, safety, dismantling and restricted individual-battery data, helping businesses assign ownership and close evidence gaps before effective implementation.

European Union·7 Aug 2026

Compostable food-service packaging beside an organic-waste sorting station

7 Aug 2026

Italy Compostable Packaging Rules Advance But Await Gazettal

Italy's Cabinet has approved a draft decree-law proposing mandatory certified compostability for packaging used in fresh produce, catering, single portions and hospitality. The measure was not gazetted or enforceable by 7 August 2026. Packaging suppliers and users should assess affected formats while monitoring promulgation, final wording and commencement in Italy.

7 Aug 2026

Technician inspecting a connected industrial machine on a factory test bench

7 Aug 2026

Italy Product Liability Rules Enter Preliminary Cabinet Review

Italy has begun preliminary examination of product liability reforms covering software, digital manufacturing files and connected services. The draft would widen responsible operators, ease evidence access and extend some long-stop periods. Manufacturers and supply-chain businesses should map exposure now, while recognising that no final Italian decree has yet been enacted.

7 Aug 2026

Dangerous-goods tanker undergoing a roadside safety inspection

7 Aug 2026

Latvia Dangerous Goods Checks Tighten Roadside Enforcement

Latvia has strengthened dangerous goods road inspections through Regulation No. 440, effective 6 August 2026. The rules classify infringements by risk, permit vehicle immobilisation for the most serious breaches and broaden follow-up powers. Carriers, consignors and manufacturers should review documentation, controls and operations involving vehicles entering Latvia from third countries.

7 Aug 2026

Dismantled electronics and sorted recycled-plastic pellets on a recovery line

Taiwan·7 Aug 2026

Taiwan Electronics Recycling Fees Reward Higher Recycled-Plastic Content

Taiwan will revise electronics recycling fees from 1 January 2027, strengthening incentives for 13 categories containing at least 25% recycled plastic and approved as compliant by the central authority. Producers and importers should verify classifications, review eligibility evidence and model product-specific fees while suppliers assess new opportunities for recycled materials.

Taiwan·7 Aug 2026