Advanced Materials

Slovenia Opens IPCEI CAM Call for Circular Advanced Materials Projects

Slovenia has opened a call for project proposals under the EU-wide IPCEI on Circular Advanced Materials, with a recommended deadline of May 15, 2026. This initiative offers strategic funding opportunities for companies to scale innovations in sustainable material design, recycling, and circular manufacturing to support EU industrial autonomy.

27 Mar 2026, 18:16gov.siSloveniaEuropean Union

BAuA Publishes Article on Industrial Operationalisation of EU Safe-and-Sustainable-by-Design Framework

BAuA has published a strategic analysis on embedding the EU’s Safe-and-Sustainable-by-Design (SSbD) framework into industrial innovation and portfolio management. Although voluntary, SSbD is becoming a de facto standard for future market access as it is hard-wired into the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) and EU funding.

19 Mar 2026, 19:35baua.deGermanyEuropean Union

EU Study Analyses Advanced Construction Materials for Sustainable and Circular Built Environment

A new EU strategic study (March 2026) outlines the policy roadmap for accelerating the adoption of advanced, circular construction materials. This signals a shift toward performance-based regulations and green procurement mandates that will prioritize material durability and low-carbon footprints.

14 Mar 2026, 15:13op.europa.euEuropean Union

China Submits 15th Five-Year Plan Draft Prioritising R&D in Chemistry, Materials, and Biotech

China has submitted the draft 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030), prioritizing R&D investment and self-reliance in advanced materials, energy, and biotechnology. Businesses should prepare for intensifying domestic competition and streamlined regulatory pathways for innovative drugs as China pivots toward high-value, "first-in-class" industrial sectors.

14 Mar 2026, 14:17english.www.gov.cnChina

EUON Highlights NanoPharos FAIR Nanomaterials Database to Support Evidence-Based Regulation

The EU has launched NanoPharos, a standardized database providing "ready-for-modelling" data on nanomaterials and advanced materials to support regulatory and industry analysis. This infrastructure accelerates the transition toward Safe-and-Sustainable-by-Design (SSbD) frameworks, signaling a move toward more data-intensive and transparent risk assessment requirements.

13 Mar 2026, 07:03euon.echa.europa.euEuropean Union

PARC Publishes Milestone Report on Safe and Sustainable by Design in Chemical Innovation

PARC has released a milestone report detailing how chemical companies currently integrate Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) assessments into innovation workflows (February 2026). This analysis signals evolving regulatory expectations for embedding safety and circularity early in R&D to mitigate future compliance and market access risks.

12 Mar 2026, 11:19eu-parc.euEuropean Union

Netherlands RIVM Publishes Hazard Study on Epoxy‑Vitrimer Synthesis

The Dutch RIVM has published research on the in vitro hazards of epoxy-vitrimer synthesis, signaling emerging regulatory interest in the safety profiles of advanced polymer materials. This development serves as an early warning for manufacturers to review synthesis-stage risks and prepare for potential shifts in hazard classifications for vitrimer-based composites.

11 Mar 2026, 17:22rivm.nlNetherlands

Galicia Launches First Regional Portal in Spain on Occupational Nanomaterials Risk Prevention

Galicia has launched Spain's first regional portal for nanomaterial risk prevention, centralizing guidance on workplace exposure for sectors like construction. This initiative signals a shift toward more granular oversight of advanced materials, requiring firms to update risk assessments and safety protocols for nanomaterial-containing products.

10 Mar 2026, 14:44xunta.galSpain

Canada Publishes Framework for Risk Assessment of Manufactured Nanomaterials Under CEPA

Canada published a formal risk assessment framework for manufactured nanomaterials under CEPA in March 2026. This defines the methodology for future substance evaluations, requiring manufacturers to align data characterization and exposure scenarios with new regulatory expectations.

10 Mar 2026, 10:57canada.caCanada

EU Commission Adopts Revised Safe And Sustainable By Design Assessment Framework For Chemicals And Materials

The European Commission has adopted a revised Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) framework, expanding voluntary assessment criteria to include social and economic dimensions. This update signals a shift toward holistic lifecycle assessments that will increasingly shape R&I priorities, substitution strategies, and future regulatory alignment under REACH and the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation.

10 Mar 2026, 06:43research-and-innovation.ec.europa.euEuropean Union

Germany (BMFTR) Launches Europe–Southeast Asia Funding Call on New Materials and Green Transition

Germany has opened a funding call for international R&D projects on advanced, bio-based, and nanomaterials for the green transition, with project sketches due by 31 March 2026. This initiative offers strategic opportunities for companies to de-risk the development of sustainable material technologies and circular economy solutions through cross-regional collaboration.

10 Mar 2026, 06:06bmftr.bund.deGermanyBelgiumBruneiIndonesiaPhilippinesSwitzerlandCzechiaTürkiye

UK Publishes Look-Up Guide on Trade Licence Considerations Under Belarus Sanctions

The UK government published a look-up guide on March 5, 2026, detailing the specific criteria and exemptions for granting trade sanctions licences under the Belarus regime. Compliance teams must use these benchmarks to evaluate the feasibility of license approvals for restricted goods, including strict volume caps for chemicals like hydrazine in aerospace applications.

10 Mar 2026, 06:03gov.ukUnited Kingdom

EU Parliament Research Service Analyses Quantum Technologies for Decarbonisation Ahead of Forthcoming Quantum Act

The EU is preparing a 'Quantum Act' for Q2 2026, aiming to leverage quantum computing and sensing to accelerate material discovery and decarbonization. This signals a strategic shift toward integrating quantum R&D into industrial policy, creating new opportunities for high-tech material and energy sectors.

25 Feb 2026, 19:36europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

Germany (Fraunhofer IWM) Develops PFAS-Free Substitution Chain for Lubricants and Seals

German researchers have validated a structured substitution framework for replacing PFAS in high-friction mechanical components ahead of anticipated EU-wide restrictions. This provides a technical roadmap for machinery OEMs to mitigate supply chain risks and ensure functional performance as PFAS-based lubricants and seals face regulatory phase-outs.

24 Feb 2026, 19:17analytik.newsEuropean UnionGermany

US Presidential Waiver of Defense Production Act Section 303 Requirements for Critical Defense Supply Chains

The US President has waived statutory requirements under the Defense Production Act to fast-track support for critical defense supply chains, including electronics, advanced materials, and CBRN protection. This move signals an aggressive shift toward domestic industrial intervention, offering potential support for manufacturers while necessitating closer alignment with national security-driven supply chain priorities.

23 Feb 2026, 14:01federalregister.govUnited States

EU SSbD Framework: Review of Predictive Models for Holistic Impact Assessment of Chemicals and Materials

A January 2026 review outlines how integrated predictive modeling and New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) will operationalize the EU’s Safe and Sustainable-by-Design (SSbD) framework. This development signals a shift toward computational, life-cycle-based safety assessments, requiring R&D teams to integrate multi-scale data to ensure future market access for chemicals and advanced materials.

23 Feb 2026, 11:42pubs.acs.orgEuropean Union

Netherlands (RIVM) Publishes Open-Access Ecotoxicity Dataset for Metallic Nanomaterials

The Netherlands (RIVM) has released a comprehensive open-access ecotoxicity dataset for 59 metallic nanomaterials to support standardized hazard and risk assessments. This consolidation of data facilitates more robust (Q)SAR modeling and read-across strategies, potentially reducing testing burdens and accelerating regulatory compliance for nanoforms under REACH.

17 Feb 2026, 11:13rivm.nlNetherlands

South Korea MOTIE Announces 2026 Future Game‑Changing Technology Project Call Including PFAS‑Free Transition Theme

South Korea has launched a major R&D call for proposals targeting a "PFAS-free transition" in the semiconductor and battery sectors, with applications due by March 13, 2026. This initiative underscores a strategic pivot toward holistic material substitution to mitigate regulatory risks and maintain global market access for high-tech manufacturing.

12 Feb 2026, 10:49motir.go.krSouth Korea

Australia (AICIS) Adds Four Industrial Chemicals To Inventory After Five-Year Assessment Period

Australia has transitioned four industrial chemicals, including carbon nanotubes and polymers, to the public inventory (AIIC) as of January 2026. Businesses must immediately validate that their introduction circumstances remain consistent with original assessments to meet mandatory 28-day notification requirements.

20 Jan 2026, 08:47industrialchemicals.gov.auAustralia

Netherlands RIVM Publishes Knowledge Note on Safety, Sustainability and Innovation of Advanced Materials

The Dutch RIVM has issued a strategic knowledge note advocating for the integration of safety and sustainability into the early-stage innovation of advanced materials across sectors like batteries and medical devices. Businesses should anticipate stricter 'Safe and Sustainable by Design' (SSbD) requirements as policymakers look to address the regulatory uncertainties and health risks associated with novel material properties.

14 Jan 2026, 20:28rivm.nlNetherlandsEuropean Union