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15 January 2026

Draft EU REACH CMR Restrictions Update For Annex XVII

The Commission’s draft would update EU REACH Annex XVII CMR restrictions, refresh listed substances and CAS numbers, and align mixture thresholds with CLP additivity rules.

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20 January 2026

Hawaii SB2333 Would Restrict Neonicotinoid Pesticides From 2027

Hawaii’s SB2333 would restrict neonicotinoid pesticides from January 2027 and require phased evaluations of impacts on pollinators, wildlife, aquatic life, and human health.

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20 January 2026

US House Bill Would Repeal SEC Conflict Minerals Disclosure Requirements

A new US House bill proposes repealing SEC conflict minerals disclosure rules, potentially reducing mandatory Form SD reporting while shifting expectations to customers and other regimes.

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20 January 2026

UK Proposes Updated Designated Standards for Toy Safety (EN 71)

Proposed changes would update designated EN 71 toy safety standards in Great Britain, with an effective date in February 2026 and a transition period through June 2027.

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15 January 2026

EU Cosmetics CMR Substances Update: Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/78 Sets New Ingredient Limits

EU cosmetics CMR substances update: Regulation (EU) 2026/78 sets new ingredient limits and deadlines from 1 May 2026.

Chemical quality control lab with technician handling sample vials
15 January 2026

Draft EU REACH CMR Restrictions Update For Annex XVII

The Commission’s draft would update EU REACH Annex XVII CMR restrictions, refresh listed substances and CAS numbers, and align mixture thresholds with CLP additivity rules.

Beekeeper inspecting a honeycomb frame near farmland
20 January 2026

Hawaii SB2333 Would Restrict Neonicotinoid Pesticides From 2027

Hawaii’s SB2333 would restrict neonicotinoid pesticides from January 2027 and require phased evaluations of impacts on pollinators, wildlife, aquatic life, and human health.

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UK REACH Restriction For Tattoo Inks And Permanent Make-Up

The UK government proposes a UK REACH restriction for tattoo inks and permanent make-up, tightening limits and labelling with phased transition periods.

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New Jersey PFAS Restrictions Expand Under Protecting Against Forever Chemicals Act

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EU Better Regulation Framework Call for Evidence Signals Q2 2026 Reform

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Canada Prohibits Additional Toxic Chemicals Under New 2025 Regulations

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