Aluminium and its Compounds

Norway Consults On EU Cosmetics Regulation Amendments For Fragrances, Hair Dyes and Metals

Norway has launched a consultation to align national law with the EU's 'Omnibus II' cosmetics regulation, introducing new bans and restrictions for a wide range of ingredients by early 2027. Manufacturers must review formulations for fragrances, hair dyes, and metal salts to ensure compliance with category-specific limits and updated labeling requirements before the 2027/2028 market deadlines.

5 Apr 2026, 04:49hoering.mattilsynet.noNorwayEuropean UnionEuropean Economic Area

EU/Italy (Accredia) Sets 2026 CBAM Verifier Accreditation Timetable

Italy’s accreditation body (Accredia) has established the 2026 timetable and technical requirements for accrediting verifiers under the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). Importers must secure services from these newly accredited bodies to validate 2026 emissions data, a critical step for maintaining market access under the mechanism's full operational phase.

3 Apr 2026, 09:56accredia.itItalyEuropean Union

US House Proposes CANS Act of 2026 Requiring Aluminum Recycling Study (H.R. 7992)

The US House has introduced the CANS Act of 2026, proposing a recurring federal study to track aluminum disposal in landfills and scrap exports to foreign entities of concern. 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.

2 Apr 2026, 10:59govinfo.govUnited States

U.S. Commerce Initiates AD/CVD Administrative Reviews Covering Sodium Nitrite and Other Products

The U.S. Department of Commerce has initiated administrative reviews of antidumping and countervailing duty orders for various products, including sodium nitrite from India, with final results expected by February 2027. Affected importers and manufacturers must meet strict procedural deadlines in Q2 2026 to contest or preserve duty rates, directly impacting supply chain costs and market competitiveness.

2 Apr 2026, 09:33federalregister.govUnited States

European 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, establishing strict conditions for the elimination of tariffs on US industrial, agricultural, and seafood products. Businesses should prepare for potential tariff volatility, as MEPs have introduced robust suspension and "sunrise" clauses that tie EU market access directly to US reciprocal actions on steel and aluminum duties.

28 Mar 2026, 16:04europarl.europa.euEuropean UnionUnited States

Netherlands Court Upholds Penalty Order for Unpermitted Discharge of Metals to Surface Water (ECLI:NL:RBNHO:2026:2478)

A Dutch District Court has upheld a €20,000 penalty order against a waste recycler for discharging metals not explicitly authorized in its water permit, reinforcing strict compliance with the Water Act. This ruling confirms that operators must proactively identify and permit every individual substance in their effluent; relying on broad permit categories or claiming technical difficulty in characterization will not prevent enforcement.

26 Mar 2026, 19:26uitspraken.rechtspraak.nlNetherlands

US 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.

21 Mar 2026, 09:08congress.govUnited States

Germany 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.

20 Mar 2026, 13:36umweltbundesamt.deGermany

EU Council Annex Defines CN Codes for Goods Eligible for Temporary Decarbonisation Fund Support

The EU Council has clarified the scope of the proposed Temporary Decarbonisation Fund by releasing a detailed list of eligible aluminium, fertiliser, and iron and steel products based on Combined Nomenclature (CN) codes. Companies in these energy-intensive sectors should map their product portfolios against these specific codes to assess eligibility for future funding and align investment strategies with EU decarbonization priorities.

18 Mar 2026, 18:53data.consilium.europa.euEuropean Union

US EPA Renews Metals Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to Advance Water Quality Science

The US EPA has renewed a research partnership with major metals industry associations to update aquatic toxicity data and water quality criteria for aluminum, cobalt, copper, lead, zinc, and nickel. 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.

14 Mar 2026, 14:27epa.govUnited States

EU Commission Initiates Partial Interim Review of Anti-Dumping Measures on Aluminium Flat-Rolled Products From China

The European Commission launched a partial interim review of anti-dumping duties on Chinese aluminium flat-rolled products in March 2026. Businesses should anticipate potential shifts in import costs and supply chain stability as the Commission reassesses the scope and level of existing trade protections.

12 Mar 2026, 09:57ec.europa.euEuropean Union

USITC 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. Impacted businesses must submit evidence by April 2026 to influence whether these significant trade barriers, which dictate import costs and market access, are maintained or revoked.

6 Mar 2026, 13:10federalregister.govUnited States

Germany UBA and DERA Publish Fact Sheet on Metal Recycling Data Requirements for a Circular Economy

Germany’s environmental and raw materials agencies have released a strategic assessment of data gaps in metal recycling and circularity metrics (February 2026). While non-binding, this signals a shift toward more rigorous, data-driven reporting requirements for metal value chains to support resource efficiency and supply chain resilience.

5 Mar 2026, 09:12umweltbundesamt.deGermany

EU Draft Commission Regulation Amending Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 on Specific Ingredients (D110957/01, 2026/2559(RPS))

The European Parliament is reviewing a draft regulation to amend the Cosmetics Regulation, targeting 12 substances including Benzyl Salicylate, Aluminium, and Triphenyl Phosphate. Businesses must prepare for imminent changes to ingredient concentration limits and usage restrictions following the April 2026 scrutiny deadline.

26 Feb 2026, 13:05europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Commission Extends Approval Periods for Several Plant Protection Active Substances Under Implementing Regulation 540/2011

The EU has extended the approval periods for 30 plant protection active substances until 2028–2030 to accommodate delays in the renewal assessment process. This provides temporary market certainty and prevents immediate product withdrawals, though businesses should monitor the eventual renewal outcomes for long-term portfolio risk.

26 Feb 2026, 13:03eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union

France / ANSES Publishes Initial TDS3 Results on Acrylamide and Trace Metals in Food

ANSES has released findings from its third Total Diet Study (TDS3), identifying persistent health risks from dietary exposure to acrylamide, lead, aluminium, cadmium, and methylmercury in France. These results signal likely future tightening of food safety limits and manufacturing process requirements for potato products, bakery goods, and seafood.

17 Feb 2026, 14:39anses.frFrance

Tennessee Senate Introduces SB 2552 on Secondary Aluminum Waste Landfill Requirements

Tennessee has introduced SB 2552 to mandate dedicated landfill units and stricter management standards for secondary aluminum waste, including dross and salt cake. Smelting and recycling operations face increased disposal costs and stricter permitting requirements as the state moves to isolate these reactive waste streams from municipal solid waste.

8 Feb 2026, 12:21capitol.tn.govUnited States

ECHA Launches REACH Consultation On 16 New Testing Proposals

ECHA launched a consultation on 16 vertebrate testing proposals for 10 REACH-registered substances, closing March 16, 2026. Impacted registrants should review existing data to mitigate animal testing requirements and prepare for potential hazard classification changes resulting from these studies.

31 Jan 2026, 20:12echa.europa.euEuropean Union

US EPA Confirms Sodium Aluminate Spill in Garnett, Kansas

The US EPA has classified a major sodium aluminate spill in Kansas as a RCRA hazardous waste event due to the substance's extreme corrosivity (pH 14). This incident underscores the significant liability and remediation risks for industrial chemical transporters under federal hazardous waste criteria.

31 Jan 2026, 18:47epa.govUnited States

South Dakota Proposes Ban on Weather and Climate Modification Activities Using Certain Chemicals

South Dakota introduced legislation in January 2026 to prohibit weather and climate modification activities involving the atmospheric release of specific chemicals, including PFAS and aluminum. This proposal creates significant liability and reporting risks for aerospace and chemical sectors, signaling a restrictive shift against geoengineering and atmospheric dispersal.

30 Jan 2026, 18:54mylrc.sdlegislature.govUnited States