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Metal-plating equipment and unbranded firefighting-foam containers

Global·Stockholm Convention·2 Oct 2026

Stockholm Convention Committee Recommends Ending PFOS Exemptions For Plating And Firefighting Foams

POPRC recommends removing two remaining PFOS exemptions, but the proposal is not binding before a Conference of the Parties decision.

Global·Stockholm Convention·2 Oct 2026

Sealed chemical containers beside yellow and red pigment samples

Global·Prior Informed Consent (PIC)·29 Sept 2026

Rotterdam Convention Advances Methyl-Parathion And Lead Chromates Towards PIC Controls

The Rotterdam Convention's Chemical Review Committee has recommended listing methyl-parathion as a pesticide and lead chromates as industrial chemicals under the Prior Informed Consent procedure. Neither recommendation is binding yet.

Global·Prior Informed Consent (PIC)·29 Sept 2026

Oil tanker beside cargo containers and cranes at an industrial port

United States·Global·18 Sept 2026

US Congress Sends Graham Russia Sanctions Bill To President

Congress sends the Graham Russia sanctions bill to the President, with major tariffs proposed but no new duties yet in force.

United States·Global·18 Sept 2026

Scientist examining an airway cell culture in a toxicology laboratory

Global·12 Aug 2026

OECD Respiratory Sensitisation Review Maps Path To Non-Animal Testing

The OECD respiratory sensitisation review maps the evidence, validation and regulatory work needed to develop reliable non-animal test methods.

Global·12 Aug 2026

Industrial chemical drums in a controlled warehouse setting

Global·Stockholm Convention·10 Jun 2026

Stockholm Convention POPRC 22 Agenda Sets 2026 Scrutiny For Flame Retardants

POPRC 22 will consider proposed Stockholm Convention listings for DBDPE and TBPH, giving industry an early signal to map flame-retardant supply chains.

Global·Stockholm Convention·10 Jun 2026

Unbranded chemical containers in a warehouse inspection area

Global·3 Jun 2026

Russia Adopts Technical Regulation On Chemical Products With Phased Registration To 2033

Russia's new chemicals framework creates phased registration, GHS-based classification, Russian-language labelling and SDS duties for suppliers.

Global·3 Jun 2026

Agricultural spraying equipment near a water body

European Economic Area·Global·Plant Protection Products Regulation·1 May 2026

PFAS Pesticides Face Rising Regulatory Scrutiny Over TFA Groundwater Risks

PFAS pesticides are facing increasing regulatory scrutiny rather than uniform global restrictions. EU non-renewals, Danish withdrawals and ongoing reviews and legal actions highlight growing concern over TFA and groundwater risks. Stakeholders should monitor developments, assess exposure and prepare for evolving compliance requirements.

European Economic Area·Global·Plant Protection Products Regulation·1 May 2026

Agricultural spraying equipment in a crop field

Global·10 Apr 2026

Glyphosate Regulation Calls Intensify After Seattle Public Health Statement

The Seattle Statement intensifies calls for stricter glyphosate regulation, citing strong evidence of cancer and systemic health risks. It urges immediate policy action, improved risk assessment, and reduced pesticide reliance, signalling significant compliance and innovation challenges across the chemicals and agricultural sectors.

Global·10 Apr 2026

Laboratory researchers in a biomedical lab

United States·Global·10 Apr 2026

SUPER BUGS Act 2026 Signals New Global Strategy For Pandemic Product Development

The SUPER BUGS Act 2026 establishes a global framework for pandemic product development, targeting antimicrobial resistance and international collaboration. It introduces regulatory, commercial, and supply chain implications for chemicals and manufacturing stakeholders, reinforcing the need for proactive compliance and strategic positioning.

United States·Global·10 Apr 2026

International delegates in a treaty negotiation meeting

Global·20 Mar 2026

Plastic Pollution Treaty Roadmap Sets 2026 Timeline For INC-5.4 Negotiations

The plastic pollution treaty roadmap sets a clear structure for 2026 negotiations ahead of INC-5.4. With regular meetings and a planned reference document, the process is gaining clarity. While policy details remain undefined, stakeholders should prepare for a legally binding global framework.

Global·20 Mar 2026

Municipal water treatment facility with filtration units

Global·26 Feb 2026

PFAS Roadmap Sets Global Agenda For Regulation, Monitoring And Destruction Of Forever Chemicals

A new PFAS roadmap proposes coordinated action on monitoring, regulation, substitution and destruction as compliance expectations tighten globally.

Global·26 Feb 2026

Global·ADN Inland Waterways·10 Dec 2025

ADN Safety Committee Urged To Reassess CMR Hazard Rules For Inland Waterway Transport

FuelsEurope calls for renewed ADN discussions on CMR hazard classification, proposing exposure-based risk tools to guide safer and more proportionate transport rules.

Global·ADN Inland Waterways·10 Dec 2025

Global·28 Nov 2025

BASF Commits To Phasing Out PFAS In Chemical Products Amid EU Regulatory Shift

BASF to phase out PFAS-containing products, aligning with EU proposals. Industry faces new compliance duties and innovation demands.

Global·28 Nov 2025

Global·17 Oct 2025

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.

Global·17 Oct 2025

Global·3 Oct 2025

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.

Global·3 Oct 2025

Global·2 Oct 2025

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·2 Oct 2025

Global·2 Oct 2025

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.

Global·2 Oct 2025

Global·17 Sept 2025

PFAS Contamination Threatens Global Food Security, New Research Warns

PFAS contamination poses a rising threat to global food security, with growing risks for agriculture, ecosystems, and supply chains.

Global·17 Sept 2025

Global·Stockholm Convention·17 Sept 2025

POPRC.21 To Tackle Risk Profiles And Exemptions For Key POPs Including PFOS And MCCPs

POPRC.21 will assess key chemical risks and exemptions under the Stockholm Convention, with major implications for PFOS, MCCPs, and new dioxin-like POPs.

Global·Stockholm Convention·17 Sept 2025

Global·5 Aug 2025

Taiwan Proposes New PFAS Regulation Affecting 269 Substances By 2026

Taiwan proposes new PFAS regulation covering 269 substances, impacting importers, manufacturers, and the broader supply chain ahead of 2026.

Global·5 Aug 2025

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Latest Articles

Stockholm Convention Committee Recommends Ending PFOS Exemptions For Plating And Firefighting Foams

Rotterdam Convention Advances Methyl-Parathion And Lead Chromates Towards PIC Controls

US Congress Sends Graham Russia Sanctions Bill To President

OECD Respiratory Sensitisation Review Maps Path To Non-Animal Testing

Stockholm Convention POPRC 22 Agenda Sets 2026 Scrutiny For Flame Retardants

Russia Adopts Technical Regulation On Chemical Products With Phased Registration To 2033

PFAS Pesticides Face Rising Regulatory Scrutiny Over TFA Groundwater Risks

Glyphosate Regulation Calls Intensify After Seattle Public Health Statement

SUPER BUGS Act 2026 Signals New Global Strategy For Pandemic Product Development

Plastic Pollution Treaty Roadmap Sets 2026 Timeline For INC-5.4 Negotiations

PFAS Roadmap Sets Global Agenda For Regulation, Monitoring And Destruction Of Forever Chemicals

ADN Safety Committee Urged To Reassess CMR Hazard Rules For Inland Waterway Transport

BASF Commits To Phasing Out PFAS In Chemical Products Amid EU Regulatory Shift

ChemSec Adds Neurotoxicants To SIN List In Landmark Step For EU Chemicals Regulation

OECD Launches Global Best Practice Guide On Chemical Data Sharing

GHS Rev. 11: New Global Chemical Labelling Rules Target Climate And Health Risks

Spain Introduces Mandatory Accessible Labelling For Key Consumer Products

PFAS Contamination Threatens Global Food Security, New Research Warns

POPRC.21 To Tackle Risk Profiles And Exemptions For Key POPs Including PFOS And MCCPs

Taiwan Proposes New PFAS Regulation Affecting 269 Substances By 2026

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