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12 January 2026

EU Better Regulation Framework Call for Evidence Signals Q2 2026 Reform

A new Commission call for evidence sets out how the EU Better Regulation Framework may be updated for speed, proportionality, and clearer laws in 2026.

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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.

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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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15 January 2026

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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14 January 2026

New Jersey PFAS Restrictions Expand Under Protecting Against Forever Chemicals Act

New Jersey’s Forever Chemicals Act bans intentionally added PFAS in key consumer products and introduces mandatory cookware labelling.

Policy documents on a desk beside a laptop
12 January 2026

EU Better Regulation Framework Call for Evidence Signals Q2 2026 Reform

A new Commission call for evidence sets out how the EU Better Regulation Framework may be updated for speed, proportionality, and clearer laws in 2026.

Cosmetics quality control laboratory
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.

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Canada Prohibits Additional Toxic Chemicals Under New 2025 Regulations

Canada's Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025 expands prohibitions on persistent organic pollutants and adds new restrictions on Dechlorane Plus and decabromodiphenyl ethane.

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ECHA PBT Expert Group Highlights Bioaccumulation Assessment Strategies for Tougher Substances

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Member States Urge EU Measures To Support The Plastics Recycling Sector

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EPA Sets Out Process For Expiring TSCA CBI Claims Ahead Of June 2026

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