Aluminium and its salts (e.g., aluminium sulphate) subject to water quality standards, aquatic toxicity limits, and occupational exposure controls due to their impact on human health and the environment.
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European Commission Initiates Expiry Review of Anti-Dumping Duties on Aluminium Extrusions from China
In March 2026 the European Commission launched an expiry review of the anti-dumping duties on aluminium extrusions from China, based on a request from European Aluminium and covering specified CN and TARIC product codes. Although the hearing and comment deadlines have already passed, the review keeps existing duties in place and could reshape long-term import costs and supply conditions for aluminium profile users across the EU, so companies should monitor the investigation and plan for scenarios in which the measures are maintained or allowed to lapse.
European UnionChina MEE Consults On Draft Hazardous Waste Control Standard For Aluminium Smelting Industry
China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment has opened a consultation on a draft national standard for pollution control of hazardous wastes in the aluminium smelting industry, with comments due by 5 June 2026. If adopted, this standard will tighten and harmonise hazardous-waste management requirements for aluminium smelters nationwide, so operators and their supply chains should review current practices and plan for potential upgrades in treatment, monitoring and compliance systems.
ChinaBelgium Recalls Barbecook Barbecue Trays Over Aluminium Migration
In May 2026 Belgium notified a serious RASFF alert and initiated a consumer recall for Barbecook branded aluminium barbecue trays imported from China after official tests found aluminium migration above the applicable limit, with distribution noted to several other EU countries. Food contact material manufacturers, importers and retailers should verify aluminium migration compliance for similar products, anticipate follow up checks in Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany and the Netherlands, and maintain strong traceability and recall readiness for metal barbecueware.
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NetherlandsChinaEuropean Commission Amends EU Cosmetics Regulation on Fragrances, Hair Dyes and Aluminium/Zinc Salts
In April 2026 the European Commission adopted a binding amendment to the EU Cosmetics Regulation tightening limits, bans, and impurity controls for several fragrance allergens, aluminium- and zinc-containing ingredients, hair dyes, and the UV filter DHHB across cosmetic product categories. From mid-2026 to mid-2028 manufacturers and importers must reformulate deodorants, oral-care, skin-care, hair-colour, and sunscreen products to meet the new concentration and impurity limits or withdraw non-compliant items from the EU market, materially impacting portfolio strategy, labelling, and raw-material specifications.
European UnionWisconsin DNR Finalizes Technical Standards 1013 and 1014 on Aluminum-Based Coagulant Dosing for Stormwater Wet Detention Ponds
In April 2026, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources finalized two technical standards for aluminum-based coagulant dosing in stormwater wet detention ponds, setting detailed design, dosing, and monitoring criteria to enhance removal of total suspended solids and phosphorus. While use of coagulants remains optional and permitting details will follow, these standards now provide the reference framework that municipalities and other operators in Wisconsin must meet if they choose this treatment option for meeting runoff management and water-quality objectives.
United StatesUS Commerce Finalises Antidumping Duty Review of Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet From Türkiye (2023–2024)
In April 2026 the US Department of Commerce finalised its 2023–2024 antidumping duty review on common alloy aluminum sheet from Türkiye, setting company-specific dumping margins of 4.01 percent for Assan, 14.19 percent for Teknik, and 9.10 percent for non-selected exporter ASAS for entries during the period 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024. These final results, effective from 10 April 2026, fix the duty liability for past imports and update prospective cash deposit rates, materially affecting landed costs, pricing decisions, and sourcing strategy for US importers and Turkish producers in this value chain.
United StatesNorway Consults On EU Cosmetics Regulation Amendments For Fragrances, Hair Dyes and Metals
Norway is consulting on aligning national law with the EU Omnibus II cosmetics regulation, introducing significant new bans and restrictions for fragrances, hair dyes, and metal salts. Manufacturers must audit formulations and update product labeling by early 2027 to maintain market access and comply with new safety-driven concentration limits.
NorwayEuropean UnionEuropean Economic AreaEU/Italy (Accredia) Sets 2026 CBAM Verifier Accreditation Timetable
Italy has established the 2026 accreditation timetable and technical requirements for verifiers under the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism. Importers must secure services from these accredited bodies to validate emissions data, a critical requirement for maintaining market access during the mechanism's full operational phase.
ItalyEuropean UnionUS House Proposes CANS Act of 2026 Requiring Aluminum Recycling Study (H.R. 7992)
The US House has introduced the CANS Act of 2026 to establish recurring federal monitoring of aluminum landfill disposal and scrap exports to foreign entities. This initiative signals a shift toward federal intervention in aluminum circularity, likely preceding future mandates on domestic scrap retention and recycling requirements for the automotive and industrial sectors.
United StatesU.S. Commerce Initiates AD/CVD Administrative Reviews Covering Sodium Nitrite and Other Products
The U.S. Department of Commerce has launched administrative reviews of trade duty orders for sodium nitrite and other industrial products, with final determinations expected by February 2027. Importers and manufacturers must engage with strict Q2 2026 procedural deadlines to mitigate potential duty rate increases and preserve market access for affected materials.
United StatesEuropean Parliament Adopts Position on EU-US Turnberry Tariff Deal, Setting Conditions for Lowering Tariffs on US Products
The European Parliament has adopted its position on the EU-US Turnberry trade deal, setting strict conditions for tariff reductions on US industrial and agricultural goods. Businesses face potential tariff volatility as market access is now tied to US reciprocal actions on steel and aluminum duties through robust suspension and sunrise clauses.
European UnionUnited StatesNetherlands Court Upholds Penalty Order for Unpermitted Discharge of Metals to Surface Water (ECLI:NL:RBNHO:2026:2478)
A Dutch District Court has upheld significant penalties against an operator for discharging metals not explicitly listed in its water permit, reinforcing a zero-tolerance approach to unauthorized effluent. This ruling confirms that businesses must proactively identify and permit every individual substance in their discharge streams, as broad permit categories or technical monitoring challenges will not provide a legal defense against enforcement.
NetherlandsUS House Bill Proposes Secretary of the Interior Study on Aluminum Recycling
US House Bill H.R. 7992 proposes a federal study on aluminum recycling to be conducted by the Secretary of the Interior. This initiative signals a potential shift toward federal policy interventions to secure aluminum supply chains and enhance circular economy infrastructure.
United StatesGermany Updates Assessment Basis for Metallic Materials in Contact With Drinking Water (7th Amendment)
Germany has implemented the seventh amendment to its assessment basis for metallic materials in contact with drinking water, effective March 12, 2026. Manufacturers must immediately validate alloy compositions against revised limits for lead, nickel, and other metals to maintain compliance for plumbing and water-supply components.
GermanyEU Council Annex Defines CN Codes for Goods Eligible for Temporary Decarbonisation Fund Support
The EU Council has defined the specific product categories and CN codes for aluminium, fertilisers, and iron and steel eligible for support under the proposed Temporary Decarbonisation Fund. Energy-intensive manufacturers should map their portfolios against these codes to assess future funding eligibility and align long-term investment strategies with EU industrial decarbonization priorities.
European UnionUS EPA Renews Metals Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to Advance Water Quality Science
US EPA has renewed a research partnership with major metals industry associations to update aquatic toxicity data and water quality criteria for key industrial metals. This collaboration will establish the scientific foundation for future Clean Water Act standards, directly influencing future discharge limits and compliance obligations for mining and metals-intensive sectors.
United StatesEU Commission Initiates Partial Interim Review of Anti-Dumping Measures on Aluminium Flat-Rolled Products From China
The European Commission initiated a partial interim review of anti-dumping measures on Chinese aluminium flat-rolled products in March 2026. Importers and downstream users should evaluate potential impacts on procurement costs and supply chain resilience as trade protection levels are reassessed.
European UnionUSITC Institutes Five-year Reviews of AD/CVD Orders on Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet From Bahrain, Brazil, Croatia, Egypt, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Oman, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Taiwan, and Turkey
The USITC has initiated five-year sunset reviews of antidumping and countervailing duty orders on common alloy aluminum sheet from 16 countries. Stakeholders must submit evidence by April 2026 to influence whether these significant trade barriers, which dictate import costs and supply chain strategy, are maintained or revoked.
United StatesGermany UBA and DERA Publish Fact Sheet on Metal Recycling Data Requirements for a Circular Economy
Germany's environmental and raw materials agencies have published a strategic assessment identifying critical data gaps in metal recycling and circularity metrics. This signals a move toward more rigorous, data-driven reporting requirements for metal value chains to support resource efficiency and supply chain resilience.
GermanyEU Draft Commission Regulation Amending Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 on Specific Ingredients (D110957/01, 2026/2559(RPS))
The European Union is advancing a draft regulation to restrict twelve key substances in cosmetic products, including aluminium compounds and fragrance allergens, with a legislative scrutiny deadline set for April 2026. Manufacturers must prepare for revised concentration limits and potential reformulations to ensure continued market access for products containing these widely used ingredients.
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