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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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22 January 2026

Austria Signals Endocrine Disruptor Proposal for Potassium Chlorate Under EU CLP

ECHA’s CLH intentions registry shows Austria plans a dossier for potassium chlorate, including proposed endocrine disruptor hazard classes for human health and the environment.

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22 January 2026

California AB 1604 Would Ban Intentionally Added Bisphenols in Paper Receipts

AB 1604 proposes a 2027–2028 phase-out of intentionally added bisphenols in paper receipts, with enforcement by DTSC and civil penalties for violators.

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22 January 2026

ECHA Publishes Provisional Draft Agenda for RAC 76 Meeting

A new provisional RAC 76 agenda gives an early view of upcoming risk assessment discussions that can shape hazard classification and compliance planning.

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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.

Supply chain compliance desk with metal components
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.

Gloved hands handling a generic chemical container in storage
22 January 2026

Austria Signals Endocrine Disruptor Proposal for Potassium Chlorate Under EU CLP

ECHA’s CLH intentions registry shows Austria plans a dossier for potassium chlorate, including proposed endocrine disruptor hazard classes for human health and the environment.

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Japan Issues MHLW Ordinance to Implement Occupational Safety Law Amendments

An MHLW ministerial ordinance published in Japan’s Official Gazette updates implementing rules tied to OSH law amendments, including chemical disclosure and PPE communication requirements.

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

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

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Draft EU REACH CMR Restrictions Update For Annex XVII

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