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Polymer and food packaging samples being inspected in a laboratory

United States·Food Contact Materials·5 Jun 2026

FDA Groups Four Phthalates For Future Cumulative Risk Assessment Of Food Contact Uses

FDA's post-market review identifies DEHP, DCHP, DIOP and DINP as related phthalates for future cumulative risk assessment of authorised food contact uses, signalling continued scrutiny of plasticisers.

United States·Food Contact Materials·5 Jun 2026

Consumer product samples being prepared for PFAS compliance testing

United States·5 Jun 2026

Connecticut PFAS Reporting Form Sets New Compliance Step For Manufacturers

Connecticut's revised PFAS reporting form creates a practical notification route for manufacturers of covered products with intentionally added PFAS, including apparel, cookware, cosmetics, textiles and upholstered furniture.

United States·5 Jun 2026

Industrial firefighting foam testing and environmental sampling equipment

United States·Clean Water Act·5 Jun 2026

DoD PFAS Task Force Highlights FY2025 Progress On Cleanup, Research And Foam Transition

The FY2025 PFAS Task Force report shows continued US defence work on PFAS cleanup, fluorine-free firefighting foam transition, research and public outreach, with implications for defence suppliers, remediation providers and chemical manufacturers.

United States·Clean Water Act·5 Jun 2026

United States Capitol building with industrial manufacturing in the distance

United States·TSCA·27 May 2026

ACC Urges Congress To Seize Once-In-A-Decade TSCA Reform Opportunity

ACC is urging Congress to pursue targeted TSCA implementation reforms as EPA new chemical review delays and fee authority deadlines increase pressure on the programme.

United States·TSCA·27 May 2026

Refrigerant cylinders in an industrial warehouse

United States·27 May 2026

USITC Expedited Review Puts R-32 Antidumping Duties Under Scrutiny

US antidumping duties on Chinese R-32 remain under review, keeping refrigerant sourcing, customs exposure and HVAC supply planning in focus.

United States·27 May 2026

Municipal drinking water treatment facility with filtration tanks and pipework

United States·20 May 2026

EPA PFAS Rescission Rule Raises Compliance Questions For Chemicals Supply Chains

EPA PFAS rescission rule could reshape US drinking water duties, deadlines and compliance planning.

United States·20 May 2026

Municipal water treatment plant with filtration vessels and clean pipework

United States·20 May 2026

EPA Proposes PFOA And PFOS Compliance Deadline Extension For Drinking Water Systems

EPA proposes a PFOA and PFOS deadline extension to 2031, giving eligible water systems more time to meet PFAS limits.

United States·20 May 2026

Laboratory technician testing drinking water samples

United States·14 May 2026

EPA PFAS Drinking Water Rule Faces Revision, Raising Compliance Uncertainty

The EPA PFAS drinking water rule is not being withdrawn, but parts of it are being revised. Limits for PFOA and PFOS remain central, while compliance timing and standards for other PFAS may change. Businesses should treat this as a compliance uncertainty issue, not a pause in PFAS regulation.

United States·14 May 2026

Packaged foods arranged for safety review

United States·14 May 2026

FDA Food Chemicals Review Process Expands Transparency And AI Monitoring

The FDA food chemicals review process marks a more transparent and proactive approach to post-market oversight. By combining AI-supported monitoring, annual work plans and public consultation, the agency aims to identify potential risks earlier while giving industry clearer routes to provide data and prepare for regulatory action.

United States·14 May 2026

United States·14 May 2026

PFAS Cleanup Act Proposes 45% US Tax On PFAS Sales

The PFAS Cleanup Act would place a 45% excise tax on PFAS sales and create a 25% credit for eligible public water remediation. While not yet law, the proposal could affect chemical producers, importers, utilities and downstream sectors that rely on fluorinated substances or manage PFAS contamination risks.

United States·14 May 2026

Firefighters in turnout gear beside a fire engine

United States·8 May 2026

PFAS Firefighter Gear Lawsuit Targets 3M, DuPont And PPE Supply Chain

The PFAS firefighter gear lawsuit against 3M, DuPont and major PPE suppliers could reshape compliance expectations across the protective equipment industry as pressure grows for PFAS-free materials.

United States·8 May 2026

Petrochemical manufacturing facility with storage tanks and pipework

United States·8 May 2026

EPA Flags 1,2-Dichloroethane As Unreasonable Risk To Workers Under TSCA

The EPA has concluded that 1,2-dichloroethane poses unreasonable risks to workers under 15 industrial use conditions, launching the TSCA risk management phase for PVC and chlorinated chemical supply chains.

United States·8 May 2026

Chemical storage tanks at an industrial site

United States·TSCA·23 Apr 2026

EPA Proposes TSCA Reporting Deadline Extension For 16 Chemicals Including Benzene, BPA And Vinyl Chloride

EPA’s proposed TSCA reporting deadline extension to May 2027 covers 16 chemicals including benzene, BPA and vinyl chloride. The delay reduces short term compliance pressure but prolongs uncertainty as the agency considers revising the rule, requiring companies to stay prepared for updated obligations.

United States·TSCA·23 Apr 2026

Pharmaceutical quality control environment

United States·17 Apr 2026

FDA Mandates ICH E2B(R3) Data Standards For Safety Reporting From October 2026

The FDA will require ICH E2B(R3) data standards for electronic safety reporting from October 2026. The change enhances data quality and global harmonisation but requires significant system upgrades. Stakeholders across the pharmaceutical value chain must act early to ensure compliance and avoid regulatory risk.

United States·17 Apr 2026

Industrial supply chain and chemical manufacturing setting

United States·17 Apr 2026

Minnesota Extends PFAS Reporting Deadline Under Amara’s Law, Easing Compliance Pressure

Minnesota’s extension of PFAS in products reporting deadlines under Amara’s Law provides manufacturers with critical flexibility while reinforcing long-term compliance expectations. Enhanced tools and support aim to improve data quality, but companies must accelerate supply chain engagement to meet evolving regulatory demands.

United States·17 Apr 2026

Industrial facility with environmental monitoring equipment

United States·17 Apr 2026

NEPA Categorical Exclusions Guidance 2026 Clarifies Faster Environmental Reviews

The 2026 NEPA categorical exclusions guidance reinforces streamlined environmental reviews by encouraging broader use and adoption of exclusions. For chemicals and manufacturing sectors, this may reduce permitting timelines while maintaining safeguards through documented extraordinary circumstances and clearer eligibility criteria.

United States·17 Apr 2026

United States·10 Apr 2026

Engineered Biofertilizers Face Regulatory Uncertainty As GAO Flags U.S. Policy Gaps

Engineered biofertilizers offer cost, yield, and environmental benefits but face regulatory ambiguity in the U.S. Clarifying definitions and frameworks will be essential to unlock innovation, ensure compliance, and maintain competitiveness in a growing global market.

United States·10 Apr 2026

United States·TSCA·10 Apr 2026

EPA PFAS Reporting Rule Delay Extends Compliance Timeline To 2027

The EPA has delayed the PFAS reporting start date to 2027, giving industry more time to prepare for TSCA compliance. While easing short-term pressure, the rule maintains extensive reporting obligations, requiring companies to strengthen data systems and supply chain transparency ahead of enforcement.

United States·TSCA·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

United States·3 Apr 2026

California PFAS Pesticide Ban Proposal Sets 2030 And 2035 Phase-Out Deadlines

California lawmakers have introduced AB 1603, a sweeping PFAS regulation targeting pesticides, with progressive restrictions and a full ban by 2035.

United States·3 Apr 2026

Latest Articles

FDA Groups Four Phthalates For Future Cumulative Risk Assessment Of Food Contact Uses

Connecticut PFAS Reporting Form Sets New Compliance Step For Manufacturers

DoD PFAS Task Force Highlights FY2025 Progress On Cleanup, Research And Foam Transition

ACC Urges Congress To Seize Once-In-A-Decade TSCA Reform Opportunity

USITC Expedited Review Puts R-32 Antidumping Duties Under Scrutiny

EPA PFAS Rescission Rule Raises Compliance Questions For Chemicals Supply Chains

EPA Proposes PFOA And PFOS Compliance Deadline Extension For Drinking Water Systems

EPA PFAS Drinking Water Rule Faces Revision, Raising Compliance Uncertainty

FDA Food Chemicals Review Process Expands Transparency And AI Monitoring

PFAS Cleanup Act Proposes 45% US Tax On PFAS Sales

PFAS Firefighter Gear Lawsuit Targets 3M, DuPont And PPE Supply Chain

EPA Flags 1,2-Dichloroethane As Unreasonable Risk To Workers Under TSCA

EPA Proposes TSCA Reporting Deadline Extension For 16 Chemicals Including Benzene, BPA And Vinyl Chloride

FDA Mandates ICH E2B(R3) Data Standards For Safety Reporting From October 2026

Minnesota Extends PFAS Reporting Deadline Under Amara’s Law, Easing Compliance Pressure

NEPA Categorical Exclusions Guidance 2026 Clarifies Faster Environmental Reviews

Engineered Biofertilizers Face Regulatory Uncertainty As GAO Flags U.S. Policy Gaps

EPA PFAS Reporting Rule Delay Extends Compliance Timeline To 2027

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

California PFAS Pesticide Ban Proposal Sets 2030 And 2035 Phase-Out Deadlines

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