Global·
ChemSec Adds Neurotoxicants To SIN List In Landmark Step For EU Chemicals Regulation
ChemSec updates the SIN List with neurotoxicants, spotlighting brain-damaging chemicals and urging EU regulators to act swiftly on these hidden threats.
European Economic Area·
EFSA Seeks Feedback On Overhaul Of Weight Of Evidence And Biological Relevance Guidance
EFSA launches consultation on updating its Weight of Evidence and Biological Relevance guidance, aiming to streamline chemical risk assessment practices.
European Economic Area·REACH·
REACH Fees Increase From November 2025 As EU Overhauls SME Verification Process
REACH fees rise from 5 November 2025 while SMEs remain exempt. New EU rules require ex ante SME verification from February 2027.
Switzerland·
Switzerland To Recognise EU-Approved Pesticide Substances Under New Agricultural Law
Switzerland plans to simplify pesticide approvals by recognising EU-authorised substances, but the reform awaits formal entry into force.
European Economic Area·REACH·
Netherlands Enacts Temporary Ban On Steel Slag Applications Over Safety Risks
Dutch government imposes ban on LD/ELO steel slag applications due to health and environmental risks. Learn how this impacts the circular economy.
European Economic Area·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·
EU Biocides Authorities Prioritise Risk Guidance And Market Restrictions At 109th CA Meeting
At the 109th CA meeting, EU authorities prioritised new guidance, addressed microplastics restrictions, and warned of delays in the biocides review programme.
Global·
OECD Launches Global Best Practice Guide On Chemical Data Sharing
OECD’s new chemical data sharing guide promotes fair access, transparency, and regulatory alignment—helping companies reduce duplication and meet compliance obligations globally.
European Economic Area·Prior Informed Consent (PIC)·
EU Tightens Oversight On Hazardous Chemical Exports Under PIC Regulation
The EU’s latest synthesis report on the PIC Regulation adds 48 hazardous chemicals, tightens export consent rules, and heightens enforcement for chemical manufacturers.
California·
California’s SB-682 Targets PFAS In Consumer Products
California’s SB-682 bans PFAS in key consumer products from 2028, driving urgent compliance actions and reform across the chemicals and manufacturing sectors.
European Economic Area·
Dutch Proposal Tightens Early Warning System For Harmful Chemicals Using European Data
The Netherlands refines its list of potential ZZS chemicals to better align with EU assessments, boosting early detection and regulatory foresight.
United States·TSCA·
EPA Flags Unreasonable Risk From D4 In Industrial And Environmental Use
EPA draft risk evaluation finds octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4) poses significant risks to workers and aquatic life, signalling regulatory change for industry.
European Economic Area·
EU Adopts New Circular Economy Rules For Automotive Sector
New EU rules require recycled content in vehicles and stricter end-of-life treatment. Automotive sector faces major regulatory shift.
Global·
GHS Rev. 11: New Global Chemical Labelling Rules Target Climate And Health Risks
The updated GHS Rev. 11 introduces major labelling changes for climate hazards and skin sensitisation. Key for global chemical compliance in 2025.
Global·
Spain Introduces Mandatory Accessible Labelling For Key Consumer Products
Spain mandates accessible labelling on key consumer products, requiring Braille and QR codes to support vulnerable consumers and ensure regulatory compliance.
California·
California Advances Permanent SB 54 Regulations To Drive Packaging Reform
California proposes permanent SB 54 packaging rules requiring recyclability or compostability by 2032, redefining producer responsibility across the supply chain.
China·
China To Add Four Substances To Existing Chemicals Inventory
China to list four new substances in its Existing Chemicals Inventory, impacting compliance and reporting across global manufacturing supply chains.
European Economic Area·REACH·
Denmark Confirms TMBPA As Endocrine Disruptor
TMBPA identified as an endocrine disruptor for human health and the environment. Denmark to propose EU harmonised classification in 2026.
European Economic Area·
EFSA Proposes New Health Guidance Values For Trifluoroacetic Acid
EFSA proposes new ADI and ARfD values for trifluoroacetic acid based on updated toxicological evidence. Stakeholders invited to comment by 22 September 2025.
European Economic Area·
EU Court Backs Bioenergy And Plastic Taxonomy Rules Despite Environmental Legal Challenge
EU Court backs bioenergy and plastics taxonomy criteria, rejecting ClientEarth’s challenge. Decision clarifies sustainability definitions under the EU Taxonomy Regulation.
European Economic Area·REACH·
EU Sets 2026 Deadline For PFAS Restriction Review Affecting Over 10,000 Chemicals
EU to finalise PFAS restriction review by 2026, impacting 10,000+ chemicals. Industry must prepare for broad compliance and emissions control obligations.